The joy of work - Why these employees love their jobs

Name: Lucy Cochrane Age: 61 Company: Benchmark Assisted Living in Agawam Job: Housekeeper and cultural ambassador Tenure: 10 years 'I truly enjoy being with the residents. Of course, my co-workers, we work as a team and it makes the job fun. But seeing the residents in the morning... it makes you feel good to see them smile. They're just perfect, so thankful, and just the nicest people even when they're asking for extra toilet paper.'

Name: Lucy Cochrane
Age: 61
Company: Benchmark Assisted Living in Agawam
Job: Housekeeper and cultural ambassador
Tenure: 10 years

"I truly enjoy being with the residents. Of course, my co-workers, we work as a team and it makes the job fun. But seeing the residents in the morning... it makes you feel good to see them smile. They're just perfect, so thankful, and just the nicest people even when they're asking for extra toilet paper."

(Erik Jacobs Photo for the Boston Globe)
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