Bundesministerium für Arbeit uns Soziales

"Pride. Dignity. Passion. Care. Responsibility. Security. And also: home. If you ask people what they associate with their work, they give very different answers. Because working is much more than making money. Work is culture, exchange, integration, self-realisation.

Citizens' allowance, minimum wage, pension - work is discussed a lot and with commitment. But even more important are those who keep the country running through their work. Those who care for us, teach our children, bake for us, cut our hair. Those who want to realise their dreams or create good conditions for future generations.

We tell the stories of people and their reasons for pursuing their work. As honest, exciting and colourful as working life is."