I focused especially on the last paragraph. I have recently gone from a 39 year 'career' to a series of 'jobs'. The financial services industry isn't kind to those of us over fifty. The onset of grey hair sets off a silent alarm if you aren't a CEO or similar on Wall Street. My passion is music and all the back stories of the artists and songs from the 60's, 70's and some 80's. I would tell my twenty year old self to not concern myself with what everyone else was doing professionally and take more chances. And to ask Lori Walchow out before I moved away from DC.!!
I get the idea of never retiring and trying to find purpose in working at something until you collapse, but what about those of us who aren’t entrepreneurs or consultants? That only leaves a “job”, and as I’m sure most people in their sixties have noticed, anyone who will hire an older person is NOT someone you want to work for. I have dreamt of finally getting off the damn treadmill for many years and the thought of continuing to work makes me kinda queasy.
“Balance your life across labor, leisure, and learning.” 🔑
I focused especially on the last paragraph. I have recently gone from a 39 year 'career' to a series of 'jobs'. The financial services industry isn't kind to those of us over fifty. The onset of grey hair sets off a silent alarm if you aren't a CEO or similar on Wall Street. My passion is music and all the back stories of the artists and songs from the 60's, 70's and some 80's. I would tell my twenty year old self to not concern myself with what everyone else was doing professionally and take more chances. And to ask Lori Walchow out before I moved away from DC.!!
Excellent article with core messages that many more people need to hear and consider.
I get the idea of never retiring and trying to find purpose in working at something until you collapse, but what about those of us who aren’t entrepreneurs or consultants? That only leaves a “job”, and as I’m sure most people in their sixties have noticed, anyone who will hire an older person is NOT someone you want to work for. I have dreamt of finally getting off the damn treadmill for many years and the thought of continuing to work makes me kinda queasy.
nicely done!