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Day in the Work Life: Military consultant

What it's like to risk your life? Professional Navy SEAL trainer Don Mann shows us the ropes. (08/03/2007)

Day in the Work Life: Cattle rancher

To demystify some common misconceptions about ranchers: having a lot of land doesn't make you rich, it isn't a totally male-dominated industry, and it's not so easy to inseminate a cow. (07/27/2007)

Day in the Work Life: Voice actor

It takes a very special person to start off as a little Indian girl and transform into an old Scottish man. Probably pretty interesting to watch. (07/13/2007)

Wim, Bike mechanic

Day in the Work Life: Bike mechanic

There are 600,000 bikes in Amsterdam, and they're fairly robust. But occasionally, you're gonna need something tweaked. (07/06/2007)

Day in the Work Life: Immigration lawyer

Congress turned down an immigration reform bill yet again. While the debate rages on, some newcomers continue their journey into citizenship with a little help. (06/29/2007)

Day in the Work Life: Castles in the sand

He builds works of wonder with sand and gets paid for it. Life really can be a beach. (06/22/2007)

Day in the Work Life: Music as therapy

Psychotherapy working a little slow? Sometimes it's easier to sing what you're feeling than to say it. (06/15/2007)

Day in the Work Life: Urban farmer

Who says you can't have a farm in the middle of the city? Jules Dervaes of Pasadena, Calif. started one in his own backyard. (06/08/2007)

Day in the Work Life: Hard work is key

Groceries and hot running water are bare essentials you can't overlook. But your necessities don't do you much good when you're locked out of the apartment. Call this guy. (06/01/2007)

Day in the Work Life: Making 'rain'

When it rains it pours, right? This woman hopes so. Her job: to make sure her company is showered with new business. (05/25/2007)

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