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Everyday people share stories about their jobs and what it means to work in America today.

Aired 01/12/2021 | Rating TV-PG

PBS American Portrait

Episode 2 Preview

Preview: Episode 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Everyday people share stories about their jobs and what it means to work in America today.

Everyday people share self-shot stories about their jobs and careers as they navigate the changes they’re experiencing and the goals they’re working towards. From teachers to truck drivers, they explore what it really means to work in America today.

Aired 01/12/2021 | Rating TV-PG

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Funding for PBS American Portrait provided by Anne Ray Foundation, Target, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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A Dairy Farmer Explains Her Passion For Her Work

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Clip: Ep2 | 6m 1s | A dairy farmer shares an inside look at her day-to-day life and expenses. (6m 1s)

Educators Explain What Teaching Means To Them

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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 29s | Educators around the country explain what teaching means to them. (1m 29s)

Sanitation Workers Strike For Better Wages

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Clip: Ep2 | 3m 30s | In New Orleans, sanitation workers go on strike for better wages. (3m 30s)

A Teacher Faces Unemployment Due To COVID-19

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Clip: Ep2 | 3m 25s | For Jessica, teaching is a chance to make a difference in future generations. (3m 25s)

A Trucker Strives For Work-Life Balance

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Clip: Ep2 | 4m 19s | Laura, a long-haul trucker, is on the road for weeks at a time. (4m 19s)

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