* Teacher: Orwell taught at various schools in England and France in the 1930s. He also worked as a tutor for the children of wealthy families.
* Journalist: Orwell worked as a journalist for various newspapers and magazines, including the BBC, the Observer, and the New Statesman. He also wrote several books of nonfiction, including *Down and Out in Paris and London* (1933), *The Road to Wigan Pier* (1937), and *Homage to Catalonia* (1938).
* Soldier: Orwell fought in the Spanish Civil War on the side of the Republicans against the Nationalists. He was wounded in the neck during the fighting and nearly died.
* Propagandist: During World War II, Orwell worked for the British Ministry of Information, where he produced propaganda for the war effort. He also wrote several anti-fascist essays, including *Why I Write* (1946).
* Farmer: After World War II, Orwell bought a farm in Scotland, where he lived for the rest of his life. He wrote several books about his experiences as a farmer, including *Animal Farm* (1945) and *Nineteen Eighty-Four* (1949).