Zachary the Truck Driver

Hey guys,

My name's Zachary. I've been a truck driver for the past 16 years - when my daughter Ashley was born. I got a job because I wanted to provide for my family. Before then, my income consisted of my inheritance, but my older brother suggested I get a job and learn what it's like to work. Thank you Tyrone for your wonderful advice!

I like my job a lot because I love to drive - I have a passion for vehicles. I am very well coordinated (I have good body skills) so driving is quite easy for me.

I wouldn't be able to make it without my signature Venti Mocha Espresso with two sugars from Starbucks. I have to travel long distances, so, unfortunately for my health, caffeine is my best friend.

If there's one thing I don't like about my job, it's the fact that I have to sit all day (and all night). I sometimes get back aches and shoulder pain, but nothing a visit to Cindy's office, my masseuse can't fix! ;)

I like being a truck driver because my truck is my little sanctuary. I get to spend some time by myself and think to myself, alone with my thoughts. I think that I need this, because I can be a very introverted person.

My favourite part of the job is playing tetris with the packages! I have to make sure that they all fit well and that they are secure during the transportation. Sometimes I like arranging the parcels by colour. It looks better that way. You can say I'm a a perfectionist.

The only boring part about my job is when I have to fill out paperwork about the shipping and delivery. I don't like writing very much, but it has to be done.

I don't mind being stuck in traffic, because I often have my music playing and I can jam out to my favourite tunes.

Well, that's it for today guys, gotta go drive to Mississippi!

Zachary

This is me in my truck, when me and my baby make a pit stop ;)

Kevin the Zoologist

Hey guys, I'm Kevin. I'm from Australia.

I'm a zoologist. I picked my job because I love animals. I like to observe them, and imagine a day in their lives.

As a zoologist, I study animals in their natural habitat. This means that I travel internationally quite often. My favourite location is definitely South Africa. There, I see animals such as elephants, lions (my favourite animal), giraffes and hippos.

I love to visit animals' natural habitats because we truly get to see what they are like in the wild, as opposed to living in captivity.

I think that the most important trait in being a zoologist is patience. Without patience, you can't go anywhere. The animals won't always be friendly, and they can't possibly know that you want to observe them, so that is why they don't always notice you and you have to wait for them to come to you.

I love the fact that my job is usually outdoors, as I am a very active and outdoorsy person. The only downside to this is that being in the wild can be dangerous - because of the animals, but also due to venomous plants.

To get to where I am today, not only did I need to go to school to earn a PhD in zoology, but it is important for a zoology to like animals. This is obvious, but some people get into zoology without really knowing this. Growing up in Australia, I liked being around animals and exploring the forest with my grandfather. I think that his fondness of the wild and animals influenced me, and I decided as a young boy that I wanted to work with animals all my life.

I believe that my great interest in animals, my outstanding patience, and my good communication skills all work for me as a zoologist.

Thank you,

Kevin

Amy the Retail Buyer

Hello everyone,

my name is Amy, and I love to shop. That is why I believe that my job as retail buyer is perfect for me.

As the name implies, my job consists of buying. I select goods to buy for specific companies. My area of expertise is clothes, because that is my favourite thing to buy. I work for a department store in my local mall. I have to keep an eye out for trends and try my best to meet people's interests, because my decisions as buyer directly affect the store's sales. I must make sure to buy merchandise that will be sold.

I think that one of my qualities is how observant I am. When I see a new trend coming in and an old one going out of style, I take note of this in my black notebook I carry everywhere. This helps a lot for my job because what I buy for the store is affected by my observations.

One thing I like about my job is that I get to travel. Since my job is related to fashion, I get to visit famous fashion capitals, such as Paris, Milan, London and New York. I also work with different people everyday, which is something I enjoy, because I am a very extroverted person. I think that my great communication skills are a bonus for this job.

I can choose to either order the merchandise online or go to the stores myself, which is what I prefer doing because I love to be able to see the product myself.

I also enjoy the fact that I get free clothes as bonuses every once in a while.

I have to go make an order, see you later!

Amy

Sometimes I attend fashion shows

João the Clothing Manufacturer

Hello everyone, my name is João. I am of Portuguese decent, and I work at a clothing factory. I am a clothing manufacturer. 

My job consists of looking over the whole manufacturing process. I work in a little office overlooking the factory, but I also spend my time downstairs (at the factory) making sure my employees are on task and know what they have to do. At my computer, in my office, I spend most of my time answering calls from stores requesting our products. Then, when the order has been placed, I have to arrange the expedition. When will we ship the order? How long will it take to get to its destination? Which mail provider will we use? These are all questions I answer. I also buy supplies such as thread and fabric. I always make sure to buy the best quality available, but also at an affordable price, because I believe that's what our clothing line should be:  fabulous, at great prices! 

If I had a wife, I bet she would say I'm a workaholic. I love my job. I work 10-12 hours a day, and sometimes even 14. I work on the weekends too! I love the fact that at my job, I get to use my outstanding communication skills - I talk with my employees, people on the phone, such as salespeople, fashion designers, retail clients... plus, I get to travel a lot because of my job! I get to meet even more people! 

I love this job because I love clothing. I love to see a piece of fabric and visualize what it will look like as a finished product and that's a great asset to have for my job. 

At my factory, I believe that everyone should have a place and feel welcome. Even if you put the needles in the machines, you should be able to provide ideas for new products! Leather socks? Why not?

I believe that my great communication skills, my hand-eye coordination, and my ability to view finished products is truly a benefit for my job. 

I recommend this job to anyone who likes fashion but has realistic goals...let's face it, not everyone can become a fashion designer...

And with this, I say, goodbye people of the world, and I hope to do business with you soon.

- João xxx 

This is my factory

Slapperjack, the Crime Scene Investigator

Hey guys.

My name is Jack, but I'm known by Slapperjack. All my friends say that I have a face they would like to slap because I'm not very pleasant.

My current occupation is a crime scene investigator. I think this job suits me like a glove (see what I did there) because I am very patient and observant. I love to solve puzzles, and I get to do so on a daily basis.

My communication and problem-solving skills are quite high, which is why I have an advantage at my job.

Two tasks involved in my career include observing crime scenes and analyzing fingerprints. I always have one goal in mind: find evidence. Without precious evidence, crimes cannot be solved.

I travel to various locations to investigate crime scenes. I love to put the yellow caution tape around crime scenes; it makes me feel important.

I must say, this job will do no good to someone sensitive. I have witnessed horrifying scenes. If I weren't so brave, I most likely would not be able to work as a forensics investigator.

The field in which I work in is very competitive. I rely on my cellular device, because this is how I am reached by my boss when I am out and about frolicking in Miami. My boss, Mr. Jenkins, will call me when he needs a detective for the latest crime scene. I get many calls per day, because I am the best CSI. Like I said, my job is very competitive. Not everyone gets to answer 20 calls per day. Only I do.

I love my job, because I get to do what I love most - be in charge and solve puzzles.

The only disadvantage to my job is that I live a very busy lifestyle - I am always on the run. I also must stay in Miami quite often, because what would happen if I was out of the state when my boss needed me? He would call the next crime scene investigator, and I would lose my status as top CSI. We don't want that, now do we?

In conclusion, I would like to say that I love my job. I breathe crime scene investigation. I cannot picture myself doing anything else. I would also like to leave my number in case you need someone to snoop around ;) Here it is: 956-356-0976

Here is a look at my briefcase. Consider yourself lucky, I rarely show others.

Jean-Claude, the Video Game Developer

Hello people of the Internet!

My name is Jean-Claude. First of all, I'd like to say that I love video games! My favourite game is World of Warcraft, but I also play Minecraft, Assassin's Creed and Happy Wheels.

I work at Ubisoft developing games. Ubisoft is the company that created the famous game Assassin's Creed.   I am skilled in different fields, so at my job, instead of working at only one task, I do many. I invent characters, backgrounds for games, and basically the main look of the game. My creativity helps me a lot in this.

I am very skilled in math - thus I write the codes for games that allow everything to run smoothly.

I like to think I am very creative. This is why I develop new stories. I love to think of deadly situations characters could be in.

I have to keep up with pop culture and current video games to please crowds and know what they are looking for.

I am a very active person, so sitting in front of my computer screen all day isn't always the best.

I love to socialize and interact with new people, so the fact that I work with a large team of professionals is a plus to my job. I work with musicians and designers and stunt doubles when we create a new game.

One thing I don't like about my job is that sometimes we have strict deadlines, so I have a lot of stress.

To get to where I am today, I had to go to school for a long time, but that's okay because since I was little and played on my Nintendo 64 I knew I wanted to be a game developer.

I had to go into high math all the time, because to develop the codes for the games I solve complex equations. There is a lot of trial and error involved in my job, so I am blessed to be a very patient person.

I majored in Computer Science at Laval University.

Well, friends, that's all the time I have today!!!

Have a nice day,

Jean-Claude

This is my office at work

I like this game

Ngon Thuy, the Nail Artist

Hello,

My name Ngon Thuy. It mean good communicator and friendly.


I moved to United States 2 years ago. I wanted better life than in Vietnam. When I got here, I go to high school and finish my diploma. I easily got job at nail salon and started training for 3 months and became the best!

I work at the nail salon "Beautiful Nail" down the street.
I take care of people's nails and make them pretty. I like try new designs on nails even when people do not ask for them. I am very creative person.

I paint, clip, file nails, apply fake nails, and also massage feet and hands.
My favourite part of the job is when I get to apply glitter. It is so pretty.

I like to chat with clients and make them laugh. This is one of my favourite part of job, talking with people. I think they don't understand my humor though, because they always laugh a fake laugh.
My boss say I talk too much, but I only want clients to have fun experience. It not my fault if I am a people person!

At job, I sit for long periods of time, in crouched position. Because of this, my back hurt very much. I have back pains very often. I am lucky though, to have very good hands because I use them all day.

I have to be very patient because clients sometimes don't like manicure and I have to start over.

Sometimes I worry about disease I could catch from other client when I touch their feet and hands, that is why I wear gloves and always wash my hands.

I am very lucky to be nail artist in States instead of sit at home all day in Vietnam.

Have a good day, and take care of your nails!

Ngon Thuy xxx

This is our salon before we changed the name to Beautiful Nail!

Tom the Cupcake Artist

Hey guys, my name's Tom.

I love my job because it beats the stereotype that baking is only for women. I'm a tough guy and I love making cupcakes! I have my own shop in a little street called "Tom's Treats".

Even though my job doesn't require any formal prerequisites, I like it because I get to use my amazing math skills - I have to calculate ingredients on a daily basis.

I measure and prepare my ingredients the night before I make my cupcakes. On a cupcake day, which is every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, I gather all my ingredients and bake some magic! On Fridays, I like to relax a little, so that's when I go back to the drawing board and invent some new recipes. That doesn't mean though that I won't have some fancy cupcakes in the oven!

One downside to my job is that I'm a t-shirt and jeans kinda guy- but it is a requirement for me to wear a uniform. I don't have a lot of hair on my head, so it's not necessary for me to wear a hairnet.

I have a quite decent salary of $18. It might not sound like much, but I'm a pretty simple guy and I don't have a girlfriend to provide to...but that's okay, a lot of women frequent my shop ;)

After high school, I attended a culinary institute to learn how to cook and bake. I specialized in cupcakes, because not only are they cute, they are individual and smaller, so it means that you can try a lot of different flavours!

I also take custom orders and sometimes get asked to take my cupcakes to birthday parties.

I like to frost cupcakes the best. I like to make the craziest designs and combine awesome flavours!

My job is always different, and that's what I like about it! :)

Here are some of my creations!

Have a wonderful day,

Tom.

Bob the Dentist :D

Hello everyone!

My name is Robert, but Bob for short. I have my own business as a dentist next to the sweet shop. It's quite ironic, but I could not find a better location.

At my job, there is always a new situation, and that is exactly what I like about it. Sometimes I simply examine people's teeth and gums for their bi-yearly checkup, sometimes I fill cavities...and on good days, I remove teeth!

At the end of each appointment, it is my duty to give my patients advice on how to prevent certain dental issues, like how to prevent tartar buildup.

It is important for me to use my communication and people skills, because I need to make my patients feel at ease when I am all up in their mouth. They need to have trust in me in order to be comfortable with me drilling and digging.

I also need to be able to calm people down in stressful situations. Sometimes people are scared of dentists, but I always try my best to convince them that dentists are good people!

The only issue with my job is that some people have very poor dental health, and quite often bad breath. It is a pain to work with a dirty mouth, but I must.

I work 7 or 8 hours a day, 5 days a week - my work hours are usually the same.

After I graduated from university, I spent 4 years in dental school learning all about teeth.

I like my job a lot, not only because it pays a lot but because I get to see different people everyday, and well some situations are very challenging. I always work my way past them though :)

I suggest anyone who likes to talk to people and likes teeth to do just like me and become a dentist.

Take care, Bob

This is my favourite patient, Jimmy.

Mike the Border Inspector

Hello, my name is Mike, and I am a border patrol agent at the American border.

To some travelers, I might seem like a hassle to go through, but really my job's purpose is to ensure everyone's security, especially that of my country.

At my job, every day is different - some days are busy, while others are very quiet. Every situation is different.

My job consists of questioning people and examining them. It is my duty to ask where they come from, where they are going, for what purpose and for how long. I also must inspect their baggage and vehicle. This can sometimes be tricky because people get easily offended if I inspect them. The thing is, this is my job and I truly care about our safety.

Once I am done my inspection, the travelers hand me their passports and I scan them through the machine at the station. I have to make sure that these are in fact real passports, and that the portraits resemble the people in the vehicle.

After that, they are free to go and my job as a border inspector is done.

My job entitles me to a burden of responsibility. If I allow foreigners in our country that end up harming the law, it is technically my fault.

I work under any weather and honestly, sometimes I get a little scared because I never know what kind of person I will encounter.

What's nice about my job, though, is that I work 40-hour weeks and I get to travel sometimes because I often get relocated.

I am very thankful to have been hired before 9/11, because at that point, several agents were hired. Now, since we have plenty of inspectors, the hiring is very slow and infrequent.

I was hired when I was 20 years old. The most important requirement of my job is to be a U.S. citizen.
I went to high school, did a technical training and then went to university. When I applied for my job I had to complete a series of tests on my health and my aptitudes. After that was completed, I went to the Border Patrol Academy - where I learned how to use firearms, be authoritative, and Spanish. Students who already were fluent in Spanish could leave the academy after 55 days, but it took me 94.

All in all,

I am glad that I have a job that is so important for my country. I like knowing that I can make a difference.

Mike

Jim the Bank Manager

Hello,

My name is Jim.

I am blessed to have found a career that is perfectly suited for my skills and abilities. Ever since I was little, I have been very good with numbers - I was always at the top of my math class.

I am also very skilled with my people skills, because I love socializing and meeting new people. One of my mottos is "The more the merrier."

In my daily life, I don't actually deal with money that much. That is what the cashiers do. My job consists of being the boss of all of my employees. I make sure that all of my employees are comfortable with all they have to do, and that they understand all of our procedures and rules. I value having a good relationship with my employees, because who would want to work somewhere where they despise their boss?

I also try to attract new customers to my bank, like teenagers for example. Most teens don't know much about money, so my aim is to explain to them clearly and to not sugar coat things, in order for them to have a a clear vision of their future. I always try to make our advertisements fun and youthful, so that they will be attracted to them.

I love my job, but it is quite stressful. During the holidays, people travel a lot and often need to change their currency. This time is always stressful because our customers are in a rush as well, but we always try to make it work.

Thank goodness I have a very comfortable and spacious office! I wouldn't be able to do it without my lavish leather chair.

Have a wonderful day,

Jim

One day I would like to visit India to learn more about its economy.

Emily the Librarian

Hello,

my name is Emily

I am 25 and work at the local library.

I chose this job because literature fascinates me, thus I majored in English Literature. I also love reading. I guess I am a very introverted person, because I prefer to spend time by myself rather than with groups of people.

As a student, I am at ease with linguistics and my musical skills. However, I am not in touch with my number smart side.

At my job, I get to talk with people a lot (although the library should always be quiet) and discuss books. My main task, though, consists of developing and managing the library's inventory. I like to keep up with new books and read them before actually ordering them for the library. I try to make sure that the books we have to offer are actually worth having on display and that people will read them. Quite often, certain books are so popular that I must order several copies of the same books.

I also have to classify books into different categories in order for them to be easy to find for the public.

However, I still help people find books because it's not always easy for everyone to find what they are looking for.

To get my job, I required a master's degree in library studies, which took me two years to complete.

Overall, I am quite glad to have landed a job where I get to work with things I love, which, in my case, is books.

Greetings,

Emily

Steve, the Sprinkler System Installer

Hey guys, I'm Steve!

Ever since I was a little boy, I've been interested in how things work and what they do. That is why I studied mechanics at my local technical college.

I am very good with my hands and with handling (pun intended) numbers. These are my body and number smarts.

On one of my good days, I don't get hit in the eye with the water sprinkler.

My job consists of :

• Measure, cut and assemble pipes
• Read blueprints to design systems and select the right pipes and materials
• Push pressurized air or liquid through pipes to check for leaks (courtesy of careercruising.com)

I work mostly indoors, and 3 times a week, I go to my local gym to work out. I need to stay in top shape for my job, since I handle heavy materials. I also am blessed to not have a condition such as vertigo, because I work with heights. 

I like working with my colleagues because we are all close. We know how to have fun but get to work when it's time to.

I get to see new people everyday, and every situation is different: sometimes the pipes are clogged, sometimes we simply install the sprinklers etc.

I like to have variety in my life, so my job suits me perfectly.

The only downside to it is that I am really tired at the end of a week, because my job requires plenty of physical work. 

I love my job as a sprinkler system installer!

Look, this is my company's motto, which is found on my truck!

Mr. Moseby's Twin, Who is a Hotel Manager Also

Greetings everyone,

You may know my twin brother, Marion Moseby, who works at the Tipton Hotel.

Marion and I don't always get along. He was always doing his own little thing, like ballet classes, while I stayed on our mother's good side. I am nothing like Marion though, I'm Spencer Moseby, and my hotel is much better, but enough of that.

I am here to inform you about my wonderful job as a hotel manager.

I work at the Plaza Hotel in New York. Celebrities visit my hotel on a daily basis, and while many of them are very demanding, I always handle their complaints with care, and, most importantly, a radiant smile.

My job consists of supervising all of the departments, like housekeeping, the front desk, and the hotel restaurants.

I am always looking for ways to improve my hotel and make sure that its reputation stays impeccable.

While my job is lots of fun, I am under stress for most of the time, because things don't always go they way they are planned. Sometimes inexperienced employees book the wrong rooms for the wrong people, and that simply causes unwanted confusion.

The skills I put to practice at my job include number smarts and people smarts. I am constantly interacting with people and dealing with numbers.

The reason I chose this job was because I wanted to do something with my life, and be interacting with an audience. I am very comfortable talking to people. One of my faults though, is that I am quite bossy, but this job seems to suit this perfectly. It is a shame though, that my brother, Marion, cannot be as positive as me and had to PICK THE SAME JOB AS ME.

Anyway, the stars from the Help are coming to my hotel in two hours. I must go finish all the preparations for their stay!

Farewell,

Spencer Moseby (the real hotel manager)

The only successful Moseby is shown above.

Look at my pitiful brother!

Clayton the Fabulous Costume Designer

Hey friends. I'm Clayton, and as young man with hope, I moved to New York City to live my dream.

I am a costume designer.

I've always been interested in fashion and beauty.

I studied theatre and fashion design, as well as makeup.

                                                                                     Look, that's me! Don't I look FAB?



In my everyday life, I like to read magazines, attend fashion shows and experiment on my canvas, which is my face...Anything to let my creative flow out!

At my job, I meet with producers, directors and actors in order to discuss our ideas, budget and the practicality of costumes. If an actor has to run during the scene, and she's wearing stiletto heels and a ball gown, it's not going to go well!!! Haha!

I also research fashion from previous decades for inspiration. I love fashion from the olden days, especially the 1920's.

Once I have all of my ideas planned, I have to measure the actors and make sure they're comfortable. After, I cut the fabrics and start sewing! That's my favourite part!


Even if I get to do what I like at my job, sometimes I am unemployed because my job opportunities depend on the projects I book.

My salary depends on how much work is done and how generous the producers are, but it usually ranges from $20,000 to $70,000.

And now, the part I've been waiting to show you... MY DESIGNS!!!

And my favourite...... DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!

So that's it friends!!! See ya next time! xxxxxxxx <3

TOODLES :)

Joanna, the food scientist

Hello, I'm Joanna!

I'm from Harlem in New York city.

All my life I've worked hard to impress my mama, because she's very sick. That is why I always tried my best at school and was at the top of my class. My favorite subjects were Math, Science and Chemistry.

I went to school for a total of ten years to be where I am today. I have a PhD in food science. Thanks to my PhD, I am a professor at Cornell University and I also conduct food research.

In a regular day, I fulfill a variety of tasks, for example:

• Develop and test new food products
• Determine the fat, sugar, vitamin or mineral content of products
• Research ways to improve products (packaging, preservation, manufacturing)

Now, you might think that my job consists of eating food all day, but this is not the case. There is a lot more science in my job than only taste buds. My colleagues and I come up with ways to preserve foods in order to have it fresh and safe to eat for customers. I work with grocery stores and occasionally fast food restaurants, like Popeye's Chicken.

My job requires me to use my hands-on smarts as well as my number smarts and my skills in science.

I like working at the university because that means I can pick the hours I work. My schedule is very flexible. If I have personal obligations, I can adjust my working hours, but I must pay them back later.

I have a big circle of friends, and I have always been a social butterfly. Unfortunately, I am required to work by myself most of time. I do work with my colleagues when we seek each other's opinions, but apart from that, I rarely interact with others during my work hours. 

I rarely discuss my finances, but I earn a salary ranging from $35,000 to $100,000.

All in all, I love my job as a food scientist. I work in a field where I can apply my science skills but also eat, which is something I love to do.

-Joanna