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Work Life: A little bit of everything

Can't decide what to do with your work life? Who says you have to? We meet Sean Aiken, who is trying 52 jobs in 52 weeks. This week: stock picker.

Sean Aiken, working as a stock picker on week 33 of his "One Week Job" project. (Heidi Pickman)

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