This story was originally published on Jan. 15, 2025, and has been updated. Over the last year, former NPR graphics reporter Daniel Wood — a busy dad of three — says he's been able to maintain "a ...

I was 16 years old when I got my first “real” job at a local Jack-in-the-Box. It was not a great gig, for sure, working over a hot grill and dealing with rude, demanding customers. But I was saved ...