“I went to college to develop my writing, which led me to English and then to American studies. So I just found myself on an academic track.”

— Ray Pence, lecturer, Lawrence

“I had my son when I was young, so I decided to become a homemaker. I like it quite a bit.”

— Sarah Balding, homemaker, Lawrence

“It kind of chose me. I mostly just tried to do what I enjoyed.”

— Kenton Slaubaugh, business analyst, Lawrence

“I liked to work with kids, so I became an elementary school teacher. But I haven't taught in 13 years. Now I'm just a domestic goddess.”

— Colette Gaches, homemaker, Lawrence