Paolo is a $73-$year$-$old professor. He teaches only one or two courses a year, but still publishes research at a productive rate.

Sharon is a $38-$year$-$old steelworker who was just laid off by her employer. She is trying to find any kind of job to help make ends meet.

Van is a $81-$year$-$old retired professor. He enjoys volunteering at the local public library.

Deborah is a $26-$year$-$old who lost her job as a copy editor for a local newspaper. She has spent the past few weeks out of work and interviewing for other editing jobs. She is thinking about going back to grad school if her job search doesn't succeed after a few more weeks.

Carlos is a $17-$year$-$old who just graduated from high school. He is taking it easy this summer, relaxing by the pool with his friends and family, and volunteering part$-$time at the local nursing home.

Amy is a $11-$year$-$old student at River Mountain Middle School. She babysits her younger brother and does other chores, so her parents give her an allowance of $$30$ per week.