A week in the life - Vincent Doyle

Occupation:
Security Officer, Head Office

What is your typical week?
I work in the Head Office reception area and security duty on the rear entrance gate to HO. I normally commence duty at 7.30am and finish around 17.45pm, Monday to Friday. I really enjoy meeting people and my job gives me this opportunity. A lot of interesting visitors pass through the doors of ESB Headquarters and I have met some famous faces from time to time. I have also made some great friends and acquaintances among the regulars who pass through each day.

If you could change something in your week what would it be?
I am happy with my career at present, however if I had to pick something else it would be to travel around Europe with my beloved – maybe I could do the travel column for EM – first hand experiences and all that!

How do you chill out?
We have recently moved into a new house on the borders of Wicklow and Carlow – God’s own country. I love spending time in the garden and while it’s hard work, it’s very enjoyable and therapeutic. I also have plenty of DIY to do so if you see a familiar face in Woodies or B&Q it’s yer man from the Back Gate!

If you had the opportunity to pursue another career, what would you like to do?
I love music and would like to be in a band playing the guitar, but ‘herself ’ would think different! I’d probably never have made a Rory Gallagher but I’d like to give it a try!

What is your biggest personal ambition?
My personal ambition would be to help out senior citizens when I retire. It’s something I have felt I’d like to do for a long time and we’ll all need it at some stage, so any bit I can do to help would give me satisfaction.