The Work Before the Big Break
Annie Truex, an actress in Los Angeles, talks about the obstacles women face in the audition process and how to stay motivated after constant rejections.
Inside Jobs
Read what American workers have to say about their work
What It’s Like to Work as an Exotic Dancer
Liza, a dancer based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, talks about how the stereotypes about her profession affect how she’s treated by clientele.
The Burnout of Balancing the Books
Sharron Cirillo, a public accountant in Middletown, Delaware, talks about the rewards and challenges of work in America.
Administering the SAT for 53 Years
Robert Rorison, a retired history teacher and exam proctor, talks about what it took to make sure his students didn’t cheat.
What a Bartender Wants to Drink
Something simple, says Juyoung Kang, the lead mixologist at Emeril Lagasse's Delmonico Steakhouse.
What a Pizza Delivery Driver Sees
Angela Nguyen talks about how her job at Domino’s in Ham Lake, Minnesota, has shown her the inner life of her community.
'Let Us Give Our Families the Care We Give Your Families'
Vickie Miller, a home-care worker in Greenville, South Carolina, says her profession deserves higher pay and better benefits.
Watching Tattoos Go From Rebellious to Mainstream
Michelle Myles, a tattoo artist in New York City, talks about how attitudes toward body art have changed over her 25-year career.
Working in the Fastest Growing Profession
George Myers, a wind-turbine technician in Colorado, talks about his transition from life as a stay-at-home dad to a career in a rapidly emerging industry.
The Elements of Being a Chemist
Nicholas Anderson, a renewable-energy researcher in Colorado, talks about the appeal of working in a lab.