I, Doctor
After more than two decades as an optometrist, Hilary Hawthorne discusses how she got into the field and what it’s meant to her over the years.
Inside Jobs
Read what American workers have to say about their work
Leaving Academia to Become a First-Generation Farmer
Chris Holman gave up on a Ph.D. in world languages to start a farm in Wisconsin.
The Couple Who Worked as Truck Drivers Together
Thad and Dianna Fellows came up with a creative way to overcome the homesickness that often is part of life on the road.
What the Backlash Against Coal Feels Like to a West Virginian Miner
Gary Campbell reflects on the pride America once reserved for those who helped fuel its growth.
The Values of the Valley
Dave Chen, a manager and engineer at Google Play, discusses how people view work in the cradle of America’s tech industry.
Idaho Rising
Torry McAlvain Jr. talks about how his family’s business is coping with the rapid growth of Boise.
Life as a Teller in the Age of the Automated Teller Machine
Desiree Dixon, who works at Navy Federal Credit Union, talks about the parts of her job that require a human touch.
From Social Worker to Foster Parent and Back
Judith Schagrin, who works for Baltimore County Children’s Services, reflects on 30 years of involvement in the foster-care system.
A Therapist Who Preps White-Collar Criminals for Prison Time
After 30 years of working in the criminal-justice system, Andrew Snyder’s job is now to get first-time convicts ready to serve their sentences.
The Convenience-Store Innovator of Bend, Oregon
In his 19 years of owning a gas station, Kent Couch has rolled out a beer cave, kombucha on tap, and uniformed attendants who greet customers by name.