Cleaning After Hours
Mohamed Zaker, a janitor at Harvard University, talks about his work and life.
Inside Jobs
Read what American workers have to say about their work
72 Hours on the Fire Line, Every Week
Armando Alvarez has been fighting some of California’s worst fires for 15 years, working shifts that can go well beyond his regular hours and last up to 18 days.
Being the Person Behind the Badge
Officer Cabria Davis talks about rebuilding community trust with the police in Camden, New Jersey.
The Dangerous Life of a Trash Collector
Angel Veloz talks about his work ethic and why he dropped out of college to drive trucks.
Someone to Talk to Upon Returning From War
After serving in Vietnam, John Cowart spent three decades helping soldiers who were struggling with the effects of military service.
The Quiet Work of a Civil Engineer
Eileen Velez-Vega, who specializes in projects for airports, talks about being a woman in a male-dominated field.
Why Church Hymns Are Best Sung in Bars
Jodi Houge, a pastor in Minnesota, talks about the shifting church culture in the U.S. and what it’s like to hold services in coffee shops and bars.
The Siren’s Call
Jason Hernandez of Fort Worth, Texas, talks about the demands of his job.
The Nurse Who’s There After Sexual Assault
Arlette Stevens Castaño talks about her experience treating survivors and working with police in Tucson, Arizona.
A View From (Outside) the Corner Office
While his peers in consulting prepared for business school and careers in private equity, Chris Rall used his experience to start a cleaning company.