Happy Workers - Enid Crow's Portfolio

A man and a woman, in their late 60s, stand in work uniforms in front of a Kentucky Fried Chicken. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Pat: I don't want to retire. I like working.

Lloyd: What would you do at home watching them walls? You know they don't talk back.

A blond middle-aged woman stands in front of a liquor store sign. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Jenna: When I open my store in the morning, sometimes people are waiting for me. They are shaking with their hands and they need something.

A man in a blue Greyhound bus uniform stands in front of a Greyhound bus ticket center. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Rich: Being able to see new places and meet new people. Things I could only dream as a kid of going to.

A man in a New Jersey train conductor&amp;#x27;s uniform stands in front of a train crossing signal. This is a self portrait of Enid Crow in a costume.

Adriatik: There are hundreds of them. There are people that clean the train, people that fuel the train . . . and I get to be the face of it. I'm nothing -- this train is nothing -- without everybody pulling their weight.

A blond, middle aged woman wearing a Swensen's uniform standing in front of an ice cream store. This is a self-portrait photo from the Happy Workers series.

Andrea: Serve menus, take orders, refill water, serve food, serve extras, bring the bill, clean up, wait. Repeat for next table.

A man in a Waste Management uniform stands in front of a large heap of garbage. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Isaac: Lot of corporate dumbassery 'cause it's a huge company, but whatever. I come to work; I go home.

A supermarket clerk stands in front of an IGA sign. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Milly: Basically two days are never alike, when you have the right attitude towards work and focus primarily on the customers.

Woman in a Dairy Queen hat and rhinestone eyeglasses stands in front of a Dairy Queen restaurant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Dolores: Ever since they raised the minimum wage, I've been able to live like a queen.

A blond middle-aged nurse with red lipstick and glasses poses in front of a blue sky. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Babette: The long shifts, risk of infection, and psychological stress feel like trivial complaints when you call me your angel!

A man in a grocery store uniform stands in front of a grocery store. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Terence: My manager believes in me.

A middle-aged waitress in a yellow blouse with a flower in her hair stands in front of a diner. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Liisa: If you love people and are energized by making people happy then you'll enjoy each and every new table that is seated and will find it's like opening a present at the crack of dawn on Christmas Day.

A blond woman wearing big eyeglasses and a McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s uniform stands in front of a McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s restaurant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Marcia: If you're looking for a gig in your golden years, you might want to check under the Golden Arches.

A male and female worker in 1970s sky blue uniforms stand in front of a McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s restaurant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Carla and Max: A small team, committed to a cause bigger than themselves, can achieve absolutely anything.

Two men wearing coke uniforms stand in front of a clam bar. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Steve and Kenny: Today’s multigenerational workforce offers significant benefits to employers in terms of a range of experience and creative problem-solving skills.

A grey haired woman in overalls stands in front of a farm. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Katherine: When the man who feeds the world by toiling in the fields is himself deprived of the basic rights of feeding, sheltering, and caring for his own family, the whole community of man is sick.

An older woman in a green McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s uniform stands in front of the golden arches of a McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s restaurant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Kara: Free meals when on shift.

A delivery woman in an Amazon uniform holds a package in front of a suburban house. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Brianna: Coming out at work is a pleasure. I can contribute my uniqueness to the company and connect with people genuinely.

An American Airlines fleet worker stands under a clear blue sky. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Carl: They monitor absences closely and take corrective action when an employee has attendance and/or reliability issues.

A blonde woman stands in front of a Trader Joe&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s supermarket in her work uniform. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Shanea: When my cat died, they told me to take the day off.

A woman wearing a teal Nutrisystem jacket stands in front of her office. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Cherie: I would coach people on weight loss everywhere I went--parties, supermarkets, drug stores. When this opportunity was presented to me to help so many people, it was a no-brainer!

A man in a blue Blockbuster uniform stands in front of a Blockbuster Video store. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Edgar: I received eight death threats to my face over late fees. I thought two of them were serious and slept in the store for a week instead of leaving at 1:00 am.

A middle aged woman wearing an Ikea uniform stands in front of Ikea store. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Susan: We all like to roll up our sleeves and work together to create a future where things keep on getting better.

A man wearing a Tesla uniform stands in front of a Tesla facility. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Charles: Job security.

A man wearing an Agway shirt stands in front of a garden store. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Howard: It’s been an interesting time with hiring. We’re not in a desperate state of mind yet, but I’m hoping that God leads the right people to us. He does, he always has.

A male zookeeper with a blond mustache stands in front of a wild bird display. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Daryl: I punch a time clock, but the animals don't.

A long-haired dude stands in front of a Guitar Center sign wearing a black store t-shirt. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Ivan: As a musician, it's your job to make people feel something.

A grey-haired middle-aged woman stands in front of a Wells Fargo bank wearing a Wells Fargo red polo shirt. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Lisa: I have greatly enjoyed and benefited from many conversations with the Black/African American Connection and other Team Member Network affinity groups.

A man wearing a Campbell&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s Soup uniform stands in front of a manufacturing plant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

D.R. Johnson: It’s all the little wins that we have on a day-to-day basis.

A woman in a red vest pushes shopping carts in front of a K-Mart store. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Liz-Ann: If you express interest, you are highly likely to be trained in a multitude of roles.

A man with long, curly brown hair stands in front of a convenience store. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Carlos: Myself and my manager went for over 20 weeks without a day off.

A pretty woman in a lifeguard shirt sits beside a swimming pool. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Tiana: It's a job you don't have to have male hormones to do.

An grey-haired woman in a red apron stands in front of a gift shop. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Elaine: I started out by Googling, "How to open a retail shop."

A man wearing a State Farm Insurance jacket stands in front of a State Farm sign. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Apolinar: If I'm going to be working 60 hours a week, it's going to be on my terms and doing what I want to do and what I feel most passionate about.

Ben: Hell, I'm glad to be working.

A person in a white jumpsuit and medical mask crouches in the backyard of a house at night. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

C. Fink: There were days I would come to the office, and I would look at the body on the table and would want to trade places.

A middle aged woman stands in a mall wearing a brown Godiva chocolatier uniform. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Alice: Being laid off gives you a reason to think seriously about getting a fresh start in an industry that excites you.

A man in a Bell Telephone shirt and hard hat stands under telephone wires. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Kwame: I can bring my authentic self to work.

A mustachioed man wearing a chef&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s hat stands in front of a pizza parlor. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Joe: You work an hour or two prior to your shift, for free.

A man in a beige U-Haul polo shirt stands in front of a U-Haul van. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

David: I was taken seriously when I told my recruiter about my goal to climb up the company ranks.

A blond man with a rock-n-roll hairstyle wears a Coke uniform and stands in front of his truck. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Tom: Truck driving is more than a job, it’s a way of life, and this way of life isn’t for everyone.

A man in a Florida Water Services hat tests water quality. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Greg: I can find no words to convey how I feel when people of all cultures, backgrounds, and ages come up and say “thank you.” I know they are not thanking just me, but the millions of public servants throughout the nation.

A man in a Conservation Department uniform stands next to an evergreen tree. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

John: Early on, I wanted to work with trees so I sacrificed making a lot of money to work with trees. I can't tell you how many tree jobs I interviewed for only to be the second choice to someone else.

A smiling woman in a Chick-Fil-A uniform stands in front of the restaurant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Johanna: Each chicken sandwich I serve is another opportunity to glorify the birds God created for His Kingdom.

A middle aged motel worker in a yellow uniform stands in front of an old motel. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Melanie: I like making swans out of towels so that the guests feel special.

A woman in a blue Best Buy polo shirt standing in front of a Best Buy store in Manhattan. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Mohar: I try to build up confidence in women employees and encourage them to go after opportunities to gain experience and grow their careers.

Lisa: By providing insurance coverage for contraceptives that could prevent a human embryo from implanting in the uterus, the corporation believes that it would be morally complicit in "the death of [an] embryo."

A woman in an orange La Quinta shirt stands in front of a La Quinta hotel that has a sign that reads, &amp;amp;amp;quot;Now Hiring.&amp;amp;amp;quot; This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Catherine: I enjoy showing new employees the ropes.

A person wearing a blue and white striped Foot Locker employee shirt smokes a cigarette in front of the mall. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Devon: Sneakers are just the beginning.

A woman stands in front of a Petco pet store wearing an employee t-shirt that says: Ask me about our nutrition standards. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Jen: My grandkids don't know where their next meal is coming from.

An older woman in a green American Industrial uniform smiles at the camera with one eye closed. She stands at the back door of a factory. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Milka: I am grateful to the robots for making my job safer.

A man in a prison guard uniform stands in front of a prison. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Jacob: You find yourself patting your kids down

when you hug them good-bye.

A man with a mustache and a McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s uniform stands in front of McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s restaurant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Phil: You can find a meaningful career here -- with a side of whatever it is that makes you happy.

A woman in an Arby&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s employee uniform stands in front of an Arby&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s restaurant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Jordan: All jobs should come with curly fries.

A female Bell telephone worker in uniform stands in front of telephone lines. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Delicia: I was so excited to be hired by the phone company. Customer service was a blast. We had some real strange callers who screamed, cursed, and talked in riddles. One night, after supervision left, we patched the callers together using the old cord board, and did they ever cuss then!

A blond man in a McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s uniform stands in front of the McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s golden arches. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Roland: The world-class training.

A blond man with a mustache and Sea World jacket stands in front of very large fish pools. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Jake: I’m proud to educate people through my job, and I say this to the dissenters: If we want a public that's knowledgeable about wild animals, we must provide them with opportunities to touch dolphins in swimming pools so they don’t destroy their natural habitat.

A male butcher with a long mustache, hat, and glasses stands in front of the meat section in a supermarket. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Stanislav: You have to know 40 ways to cut up a cow.

A farmer with a mustache, hat, and glasses, stands in front of a cow barn. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Joshua: When you hear the animal rights activists claim me and my fellow dairy farmers run “factories,” think about it. If I didn’t treat my 1,200 cows good, they wouldn’t give you milk.

A man wearing an Enron employee hat stands in front of an energy plant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Patrick: My company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is an attractive benefit that helps me plan for a carefree retirement and share in my company's success.

A woman in a red and white striped uniform stands in front of the Red Lobster Restaurant in Times Square, NYC. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Celina Chisom: I am proud to work for a company that is dedicated to making claims about sustainability and the humane treatment of animals.

A woman stands in front of a T Mobile store wearing an employee uniform. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Jodie: There isn’t another company out there that I know of that has the heart and passion we do.

A dental hygienist in a blue uniform stands in front of a dental office. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Beverly: The most important part of my uniform is my smile.

A woman wearing a uniform of a nurse instructor and horn-rimmed glasses stands in front of the Agape School of Nursing. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Anne: Some of history's greatest minds were teachers. Aristotle. Galileo. Mozart. Marie Curie. Stephen Hawking. Those who can do, certainly teach.

A woman with beehive hair in a red A and P supermarket uniform stands in front of an retro supermarket. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Gennie G: Appearance plays a big part in the workplace not only in how your colleagues and management view you, but also how you view yourself.

Woman in a maid uniform stands in front of a mansion. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Miranda: Cleaning your house is infinitely more satisfying than a pension plan.

A woman wearing a lavender t-shirt with the word Teacher on it stands in front of a sign that says Pine Grove Elementary. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Kristen: Teaching controversial issues is a cornerstone of democratic education and, contrary to public opinion, is the antithesis of indoctrination.

A crossing guard stands in front of a school. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Sally: It's not about the paycheck. It's about the hugs from the kids I keep in my heart.

A woman in a Shell gasoline yellow uniform stands in front of a gas station at night. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Wendy: Free coffee for the night shift employees!

Woman in a green supermarket uniform with a mask stands in front of a Publix supermarket. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Diana: No matter how unkind someone is when I ring them up, I always give them a big smile. It might be the only sunshine they feel all day.

Man with a pony tail and narrow mustache wearing a Walmart uniform stands in a Walmart parking lot. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Owen: I know it's for my own safety when my employer locks me in the store at night.

A mailman with a mustache stands in front of a mailbox. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Mr. Jones: The sunshine, the fresh air, and my defined benefits plan.

Blond woman with a lot of makeup in a White Castle hat stands in front of a White Castle restaurant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Patty: I like to see it as a glass half full—almost 60% of female fast-food workers have not been sexually harassed.

Middle-aged blond woman in a Waffle House uniform stands in front of a Waffle House. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Cheryl Anne: The hours are flexible.

Middle-aged woman with long red hair wearing a Walmart shirt stands in front of a Walmart sign. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Allison: At the management academy, I learned the company cheer, how to advance in my career, and tips for spotting employees starting to unionize.

A blonde woman wearing a FedEx company polo shirt stands in front of a FedEx shipping center. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Amanda: The lack of a union may seem like a bad thing, but the money I save on union dues is worth it.

Thavary: I can rest assured that the company has my back whenever I get hurt on the job.

Woman in a maid uniform stands in a hallway holding cleaner and a towel. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Rosa: I love the feeling of accomplishment

I get every single day.

Two women in matching ice cream uniforms stand on the Coney Island boardwalk. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Karen and Sherry: Who needs paid sick leave when you have friends.

A middle-aged white man wearing a Dunkin Donuts uniform stands in front of a Dunkin Donuts. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Tim: I enjoy the deep conversations with strangers.

Middle aged white man with a large mustache wearing a yellow hard hat and safety vest in front of a construction site. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Raymond: I started with a shovel in my hand and now I’m running a thousand people on a billion-dollar jobsite.

A man in a volunteer police uniform patrols a neighborhood. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Noel: Seeing people at their worst and their best.

A pharmacist holds vials of pills in her hands in front of a Walgreens drug store sign. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Alia: Working as a pharmacist is a great job for a female because you are able to design your schedule around your family’s needs.

A redhead woman in a work uniform stands in front of a McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s restaurant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Bess: If you have the will and the drive, there is no ceiling to what you can achieve.

A middle-aged woman with a lazy eye in a McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s uniform stands in front of a McDonald&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s restaurant. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Ursula: "Service with a smile" is my middle name.

Man in a NYC Department of Parks uniform stands in front of a tree in a park. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Ronald: Law enforcement officers are often portrayed as big, dumb knuckle-draggers, but in reality many are smart, compassionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their communities.

A female firefighter stands in front of a firehouse. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Lori: Never shy away. Never show you're uncomfortable with anything. I have been covered in blood and vomit and my reaction was to simply say, "I need to take a shower."

A pretty young woman in a Hooters restaurant tank top stands in front of a building on a roadside. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Tammy: I do not find my work environment to be offensive, intimidating, hostile, or unwelcome.

Woman in an FTD uniform stands in front of a flower shop. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Marge: Do what you love and the money will follow.

A man and woman wearing Subway sandwich shop uniforms embrace in front of a Subway sandwich shop. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Eileen & John, Sandwich Artists: We broke the rule on workplace romance!

A blond woman wearing a Parks Department volunteer uniform yellow shirt stands in front of a park sign that says Do not feed the animals. This is a self portrait photograph of Enid Crow in a costume.

Alexandra: If you live a super hectic and competitive life throughout the majority of your week, using your off hours to volunteer can be one of the best stress management tools out there.