Demeny Pollitt is an automotive technician and the founder of Girlington Garage, a female-run auto garage in South Burlington, Vermont. In operation since 2009, Pollitt’s business has not only survived, but thrived. Ms. Pollitt talks about taking the leap to entrepreneurship, entering a male dominated industry, and the joys/challenges of business ownership. Find out more about her business here (https://girlingtongarage.com/).

Demeny Pollitt is an automotive technician and the founder of Girlington Garage, a female-run auto garage in South Burlington, Vermont. In operation since 2009, Pollitt’s business has not only survived, but thrived. Ms. Pollitt talks about taking the leap to entrepreneurship, entering a male dominated industry, and the joys/challenges of business ownership. Find out more about her business <a href="https://girlingtongarage.com/">here</a> (<a href="https://girlingtongarage.com/">https://girlingtongarage.com/</a>).

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work.

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

For the 8th season of "On The Job," host Avery Thompson shares stories of folks making pivots in their professional - and personal - lives. Whether it's a successful athlete transitioning into a new career off the field, a fly fishing tour guide trying to introduce a new segment of folks to the joys of the outdoors, or a stadium beer and hot dog hawker who doubles as the CEO of a red-hot start-up, we'll find out what drives them, how they've managed their pivots and what lies ahead. Strap in for eight more entertaining and heartfelt stories of people finding their life's work.
"On The Job" is brought to you by Express Employment Professions.

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.

Torque Wrenches Are This Girl’s Best Friend

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Brian Murphy Is a fifth generation funeral director. Will there be a sixth?

https://www.williammurphyfuneralhomeinc.com/

Brian Murphy Is a fifth generation funeral director. Will there be a sixth?
https://www.williammurphyfuneralhomeinc.com/

As My Father Before Me

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Vanessa Vaught finds serenity, and a brand new livelihood, on a Texas dance floor.

https://www.doubleornothingtwostep.com/ 

Vanessa Vaught finds serenity, and a brand new livelihood, on a Texas dance floor.
https://www.doubleornothingtwostep.com/

Perfecting the Turn

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Mark Erlich, a former carpenter who is now a Fellow at Harvard, gives us a look at the jobs market, and the ascendance of the “toolbelt generation.”

https://clje.law.harvard.edu/team/mark-erlich/

Mark Erlich, a former carpenter who is now a Fellow at Harvard, gives us a look at the jobs market, and the ascendance of the “toolbelt generation.”
https://clje.law.harvard.edu/team/mark-erlich/

Are We Still Building?

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Torque Wrenches Are This Girl’s Best Friend

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