Interview with a county tax collector
What do you do for a living? I’m the county tax collector. How would you describe what you do? My job is to collect ad valorem taxes on real estate and personal property. And ad valorem means a percentage of a value. The value comes from the assessor. She gives...Interview with a College Dean
What do you do for a living? Business Dean and Professor of Business. How would you describe what you do? I basically manage the college. What does your work entail? It ranges considerably. I’m on the road a whole lot. I work a lot of nights, a lot of weekends....Interview with a Police detective
What do you do for a living? Police Detective How would you describe what you do? Investigate crimes against people and/or property (Burglary, Homocide, Forgery, Rape, Criminal Mischief) What does your work entail? Typing reports in office/speaking to victim’s...Interview with a Marine Helicopter Pilot
What do you do for a living? I fly 53-echoes in the Marines, they’re a helicopter. How would you describe what you do? You go to work, fly for a while, do a lot of paperwork and then you go home. What does your work entail? The last three years I’ve been in...An interview with a Firefighter
This interview was conducted with a firefighter in the Southeast. The interview was anonymous because he provided detailed information on his salary. What do you do for a living? I’m a firefighter How would you describe what you do? As a firefighter I do...
