{Labor}

I believe it was the great Rihanna who said it best:
“Work, work, work, work, work, work
He say me have to work, work, work, work, work, work.”

Sing, girl.

And so, in a tribute to Labor Day, our contributors have offered their thoughts and inspiration on labor, the thing that puts the money in the bank, the fire in the belly, and the pain in the ass. It ain’t easy, but somebody’s gotta do it.

While taking a break from your labor, enjoy contributions like these:

• Labor’s Day Off: Forgotten Historical Out of Office Messages by Matt Guttentag
• Your Automated Jobs Report by Jesse Stone
• An Incomplete List of Acceptable Jobs for My Future Husband by Zach Straus
• A Note to My Younger Self About Why I Didn’t Use Any of Your Career Ideas by Lauren McMahon
• A Sophomore Procrastinating His Summer Homework with Mad Libs by Jillian Conochan