What It's Like to Preside Over a Small Empire of Parking Garages
Bill Lerner talks about the day-to-day experience of running garages in New York and America's mid-century parking boom.
Inside Jobs
Read what American workers have to say about their work
Who Uses a Travel Agent in This Day and Age?
Industry veterans such as Kerl Commock say that some travelers still prefer booking through an agency because it saves them time and makes flight cancellations less stressful.
The Delicate Art of Growing Orchids Professionally
Rosalinda Luna talks about being a woman in agriculture and the challenges of nurturing a fickle plant.
What It Was Like to Write Speeches for Apple Executives
Jayne Benjulian, the company’s first chief speechwriter, says crafting keynotes is as difficult as composing poetry.
What It’s Like to Be a Children’s Rap Lyricist
Ike Ramos talks about his job writing educational songs.
Not Walgreens, Not CVS: Life as an Independent Pharmacist
Family-run drug stores are an American tradition, one that Vincent Hartzell has wanted to take part in since the fourth grade.
What It’s Like to Be a Doctor for Sport Horses
"Our hospital is no different than a human hospital, really. It’s just a little bit bigger."
Life as the OnStar Voice: Arranging Tow Trucks and Delivering Babies
Letisha Ghanbari has talked people through lock-outs, roadside assistance, and, of course, childbirth.
Learning to Listen, With the Help of Improv
A veteran comedy teacher says that classes are about more than being funny.
The Weird, Wonderful Job of Being a Tour Guide in the Age of Google
In Hawaii, the secret to keeping tourists on schedule is pineapple ice cream.