A LIFE in the week - Fiona Allan

Job Title/Description:
I work in the Sales and Marketing department of ESB Telecoms. Very briefly, I am involved in the implementation, processing and monitoring of customer orders. I also manage the fibre optic wayleave payments to landowners and deal with any issues arising from this.

What do I like most about your job?
I have worked with some of the best people in my time with ESBT However, while it is great coming in and seeing the happy smiling faces of my colleagues, Dave Walshe and Gerry Noone, what I like best about my job are the sweets and chocolates that people leave on my desk when they come back from holidays.

If I wasn't in my current job, what would I be doing?
I have no idea! I possibly would not be in Ireland- maybe working abroad somewhere.

If I had a choice of another career what would it be?
I would definitely like to work with dolphins in some capacity. I fulfilled a dream to swim with dolphins when I was in Israel a few years ago and I think they are amazing creatures.

What person has influenced you most?
I am not sure any one person has unduly influenced me. I do think my parents' sense of values has certainly made me the person I am today.

What is your favourite journey and why?
My favourite journey is getting on a plane and flying back to Luxembourg where I spent six lifechanging years. Lux Air is also the only airline I know that gives out Champagne and chocolates in economy class. It's great

How do you chill out?
I have always been an avid reader. I also love the water and when not stuck in a book I can usually be found close to or in the sea. I love to swim. I am planning to start another kayaking course very soon.

Which four people, past or present, would you invite to dinner?
Elvis, simply because I love him-I always have and always will. Cleopatra because she lived in such a fascinating period of history and I think the world needs more strong women leaders. Oscar Wilde because I imagine he would be such an asset to a dinner party with his fantastic wit. I also feel the need to tell him what a fool for love, pride and vanity he was. Last but not least, George Clooney. I'm a sucker for a pretty face.