Every job has its freedoms and limitations, but sometimes all you need to endure the ups and downs is a noble purpose. This week: A man who saves airline passengers from errant wildlife and another who's made it his life's work to build a country for the nationless. Follow along at slack.com/podcast and @slackstories.

• This episode also features Hilmar California's Wickstrom Dairy - they've been milking cows for 76 years.