Jobs in Pop Culture
Which Pixar movie tells the story of monsters working in a factory?
Monsters, Inc.
Who used to light the street lamps before electricity?
Lamplighter
How many hours are in a standard American workweek?
40 hours
How long is the average Labour Day weekend for most workers and students?
Three days
Which TV show follows the everyday lives of paper company employees in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
The Office
Which unusual modern job is testing waterslides for safety and fun?
Waterslide tester
What is the legal age for most teenagers to start working in the U.S.?
14 years old
How do many Americans travel during the Labour Day weekend?
by car (road trip)
Which movie starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway is about working in fashion?
The Devil Wears Prada
Which unusual job is painting the Golden Gate Bridge to prevent it from rusting?
Bridge painter
What is the term for extra pay when someone works more than 40 hours a week?
Overtime pay
Which color of clothing do many Americans avoid wearing after Labour Day?
White
Which 1980 Dolly Parton song is about office workers’ struggles?
9 to 5
Which unusual zoo job is feeding pandas bamboo?
Panda caretaker
What right allows workers to stop work to demand better conditions?
The right to strike
Which industry often has big sales during Labour Day weekend?
Retail
In which 2010 movie does George Clooney play a man whose job is to fire people across the U.S.?
Up in the Air
Which job involved collecting leeches for medical use in the past?
Leecher
What is the federal minimum wage in the U.S. as of 2025?
$7.25 per hour
Which U.S. state does not celebrate Labour Day on the same date as the rest of the country?
Hawaii (celebrates in early September but with different traditions)