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JOB SECRETS







There's more to being a UPS driver than you may think.

What’s it really like to be a UPS driver? Here are some little-known facts from drivers who did their time.

Jessica Hullinger


They make school days more exciting, that's for sure.

They often arrive at work unsure exactly who and what they’ll be teaching—but they have some tricks up their sleeves to get up to speed quickly.

Suzanne Raga
Amazon warehouse employees have some stories to tell.

Current and former Amazon fulfillment center associates talk everything from the perils of shipping kitty litter to sharing work space with artificial intelligence: “The robots will not stop for anything.”

Jake Rossen


The familiar sight of a Costco Wholesale store.

From nail polish bans to free Thanksgiving turkeys, several Costco employees shared what it's really like to work at the world’s coziest warehouse.

Jake Rossen






Current and former Chipotle employees let us in on a few of the chain's secrets.

Staffers at the Mexican-style food giant talk chain-mail work attire, stolen orders, and why 'soup burritos' are the worst.

Jake Rossen
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We spoke to dog groomers about the most challenging breeds to groom, their tricks for handling difficult customers, and other hairy aspects of the job.

Michele Debczak




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We spoke with three LEGO designers about the ins and outs of the job, including the rigorous quality control process, their all-time favorite sets, and their unique workspace.

Michele Debczak


Comic book artists are drawn to their work.

Comics are the indispensable source material for a good portion of the entertainment industry. We asked a few artists for their perspectives on panels.

Jake Rossen


Spirit Halloween stores are a sign Halloween has arrived.

The seasonal workers of the most popular Halloween shop in the country share stories of messy customers, employee perks, and URP (Unexplained Retail Phenomena).

Jake Rossen
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Many people think they know what being an astronaut is like, but real astronauts will tell you that working for NASA is a lot different from what’s portrayed in movies.

Michele Debczak
Epidemiologists are fans of charts.

Maybe you know what the definition of ‘epidemiology’ is, but do you know what epidemiologists actually do?

Ellen Gutoskey