JOB SECRETS

White makes a surprising amount of sense for a painter.

Why Do Professional Painters Wear White?

Here’s why the seemingly worst color to use for a messy job is actually the best.

Being an astronaut isn’t as glamorous as you were led to believe.

10 Surprising Facts About Your Childhood Dream Jobs

In the latest episode of The List Show, we’re tackling some fun facts—and the occasional harsh truth—about the careers you imagined for yourself as a kid.

There are hard-working puppeteers just out of frame.

See How ‘Sesame Street’ Puppeteers Control Their Muppets

Learn the artistry behind ‘Sesame Street’ puppeteering.

There's more to the job than meets the eye.

10 Confessions of Car Salespeople

Car salespeople use a number of tricks to make a sale.

There's more to being a UPS driver than you may think.

18 Secrets of UPS Drivers

What’s it really like to be a UPS driver? Here are some little-known facts from drivers who did their time.

They make school days more exciting, that's for sure.

13 Secrets of Substitute Teachers

They often arrive at work unsure exactly who and what they’ll be teaching—but they have some tricks up their sleeves to get up to speed quickly.

Amazon warehouse employees have some stories to tell.

16 Secrets of Amazon Warehouse Employees

Current and former Amazon fulfillment center associates talk everything from the perils of shipping kitty litter to sharing work space with artificial intelligence: “The robots will not stop for anything.”

11 Secrets of Paranormal Investigators

Paranormal investigators explore what goes bump in the night—and here's what they had to say about what their job is really like.

Publicists are instrumental in crafting the right image for a celebrity.

13 Job Secrets of Celebrity Publicists

Celebrity publicists get a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry—and it's not always glamorous.

The familiar sight of a Costco Wholesale store.

14 Secrets of Costco Employees

From nail polish bans to free Thanksgiving turkeys, several Costco employees shared what it's really like to work at the world’s coziest warehouse.

Learn how professional Easter bunnies deal with sweltering costumes, fussy kids, and inappropriate grandparents.

12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Easter Bunnies

Next time you see an Easter bunny at your local mall, just know that they might actually be watching Netflix under that headpiece.

Where Do Truck Drivers Sleep?

Semi truck sleeper cabs can be much more tricked out than you might expect.

MLB umpire Jeff Kellogg (far left) gets into it with Andrew McCutchen (far right) during a Pittsburgh Pirates game in 2017.

10 Behind-the-Plate Secrets of MLB Umpires

MLB umpires know they’re your favorite scapegoats—but they might not actually see what you’re saying about them.

Current and former Chipotle employees let us in on a few of the chain's secrets.

12 Secrets of Chipotle Employees

Staffers at the Mexican-style food giant talk chain-mail work attire, stolen orders, and why 'soup burritos' are the worst.

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12 Secrets of Dog Groomers

We spoke to dog groomers about the most challenging breeds to groom, their tricks for handling difficult customers, and other hairy aspects of the job.

11 Illuminating Secrets of Paleographers

Paleographers know exactly why your dog might get weirdly excited if you whip out a medieval manuscript.

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17 More Secrets of Disney Park Character Performers

They're 'friends with' Goofy, Cinderella, and others. They work at the Happiest Place on Earth. And they'd like for you to stop asking them to hold your baby.

11 Secrets of LEGO Designers

We spoke with three LEGO designers about the ins and outs of the job, including the rigorous quality control process, their all-time favorite sets, and their unique workspace.

Comic book artists are drawn to their work.

12 Secrets of Comic Book Artists

Comics are the indispensable source material for a good portion of the entertainment industry. We asked a few artists for their perspectives on panels.

10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Professional Songwriters

From how closely they work with artists to how much Spotify actually pays, here’s what songwriters had to say about their careers.

Spirit Halloween stores are a sign Halloween has arrived.

12 Secrets of Spirit Halloween Employees

The seasonal workers of the most popular Halloween shop in the country share stories of messy customers, employee perks, and URP (Unexplained Retail Phenomena).

11 Secrets of Astronauts

Many people think they know what being an astronaut is like, but real astronauts will tell you that working for NASA is a lot different from what’s portrayed in movies.

10 Secrets of Epidemiologists

Maybe you know what the definition of ‘epidemiology’ is, but do you know what epidemiologists actually do?

Meet Ice Cream Scientist Dr. Maya Warren

Dr. Maya Warren spoke with us about how she turned her passion for ice cream and food science into one of the coolest jobs ever.