How can a job become more than a job? Sometimes a job becomes an identity and a legacy through all the people your job touches. How you live on through the people you know and had an effect on. This is the story of an elephant trainer and activist, Jim Laurita, who died a few years ago. Jim was adored by the community and started an organization called “Hope for Elephants” to help rehab hurt elephants and educate the community. When he died mysteriously, the community was devastated. This story is told through Jim’s family, friends and fellow trainers - an extraordinary person doing an extraordinary job, and the legacy he left behind. 

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How can a job become more than a job? Sometimes a job becomes an identity and a legacy through all the people your job touches. How you live on through the people you know and had an effect on. This is the story of an elephant trainer and activist, Jim Laurita, who died a few years ago. Jim was adored by the community and started an organization called “Hope for Elephants” to help rehab hurt elephants and educate the community. When he died mysteriously, the community was devastated. This story is told through Jim’s family, friends and fellow trainers - an extraordinary person doing an extraordinary job, and the legacy he left behind.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

For the 9th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson introduces us to some new folks facing key career moments, checks in with some old friends, and explores how AI and other technologies are changing how people find work, meet their mates and live their lives. It's another rollercoaster season featuring entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work.

"On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions. 

For the 9th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson introduces us to some new folks facing key career moments, checks in with some old friends, and explores how AI and other technologies are changing how people find work, meet their mates and live their lives. It's another rollercoaster season featuring entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work.
"On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions.&nbsp;

On The Job

Welcome to Season 5 of "On The Job," a podcast about finding your life's work. A lot can change in a year – especially the kind of year we’ve all had. This season, we’re shining a light on folks who have chosen unique career paths – by necessity or by choice. You’ll hear surprising stories of people excelling in non-traditional roles, and meet folks who have put non-profit work front and center in their lives.

Sometimes a job becomes an identity and a legacy through all the people your job touches.

More Than A Job: The Story of Jim Laurita

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