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  • Steve Fields
    Paul Andrews

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize Steve’s job as “production, transportation, and material moving” along with butchers, sewing machine operators and furniture makers, to name a few. One in 10 workers in the U.S. labor force are in this category.

  • Meet Rocio, 24, construction worker
    Ben Hethcoat

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize Rocio’s job most broadly as “natural resources, construction and maintenance occupations.” One in 10 workers work jobs in that category.

  • Meet Scott, 51, family physician
    Cassidy Brauner

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize his occupation under “management, professional, and related occupations,” along with four in 10 US workers.

  • Meet Kate, 24, new account representative at a bank
    Matt Staver

    Kate’s work is part of the “Sales and Office Occupations,” category, like 20% of the U.S. labor force. She has an associate’s degree.

  • Meet Gaile, 70, convenience store cashier
    Melissa Lyttle

    Gaile is part of the sales industry and works part time. She’s part of the largest growing segment of workers — those over 55.

  • Meet Derrick, 40, college dean
    Caroline Yang

    Derrick’s work is characterized as “management, professional, like 40% of the U.S. workforce.

  • Meet Stephanie, 49, executive director of a movie theater
    Amiee Stubbs

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize her under “management, professional, and related occupations,” along with four in 10 U.S. workers. This category also includes teachers, dentists, CEOs and a wide range of other professions.

  • Meet Neil, 34, bartender
    Thomas Patterson

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize Neil’s job as a “service occupation,” along with a wide range of other workers. Two in 10 people work jobs in that category.

  • Meet Ashley, 34, hair stylist
    Arlie Sommer

    Ashley is part of the service industry and like 80% of the U.S. labor force, works full time.

  • Meet Michael, 31, accountant
    Peter Balonon-Rosen

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize his job under “management, professional, and related occupations,” along with four out of 10 U.S. workers.