From dog food taster to eel ecologist: six jobs that are surprisingly enjoyable

Six people talk about their unusual but enjoyable jobs.

'He blocked the door and pulled a knife'

One social worker reveals the challenges of life on the front line

On the job

Work worries, career queries... an aspiring singer writes for advice to 'On the job'

Which jobs are threatened by AI?

Will workers be replaced or liberated?

Which jobs are safe from AI?

Some human skills are still essential

10 things about work, life and money every child should know

Most youngsters leave education knowing little about the worlds of work and money. Here are the key tips Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis would give to his younger self

Call centre staffed by 'resting' actors

Billing itself as the only firm that wants its staff to quit to pursue their dreams, RSVP has 600 wannabe performers on its books

By the end of my first year as a doctor, I was ready to kill myself

A junior doctor explains how the stress of saving lives nearly compelled her to take her own.

I've never felt so worthwhile

Personal account: Caring needs unrelenting energy and is physically and emotionally demanding, but every day I know I've made a difference to someone's life.

What I learned from 4 years working at McDonald's

This young woman challenges her own and society's perception of the people who serve burgers and fries.