So many people are held back by the voice in their head. We are not too old. It is not too late. I was accepted to study for a doctorate at 61. Life is opening far more for me now in my late 60s.
Hi Monica, Beautifully written and so on point. I earned a master's degree in business in my late 40s and was the oldest person in the class at Baker University. Most were in their early 30s, and had about 10 years of professional employment behind them. I had 26 years and had been through many career ups and downs that I survived. I quickly learned I could easily hold my own among my younger colleagues.
After earning that advanced degree, I was hired by various companies and promoted from within various times. Age was not a factor, as I was highly experienced and my employers said they valued my contributions to the business.
I left my last regular job about a year ago when my contract position as an editor with the U.S. Department of Agriculture ended when Trump took office and terminated tens of thousands of government employees.
I missed writing and editing, so I started a Substack named DIY Travel -- Freedom to Explore! I call it my hobby, as I do not charge a subscription fee to anyone. I combine three of my top interests in producing my weekly newsletter post -- traveling, taking photos, and writing. I love every minute of creating it, and I have met interesting and fascinating people online via Substack.
I have no intention of slowing down or retiring. I agree with your statement that "We are not a footnote to our own lives." We have many writers on Substack who are in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s and are savvy, productive, and looking forward to what exciting times and new challenges are ahead.
Thank you, Elaine. I think that's exactly what I was hoping to point toward. The idea that we are not a footnote to our own lives.
I love that you found a way to combine writing, travel, and photography into something that keeps you engaged and looking forward. That's the piece I wish more people understood. A future doesn't have to look like another corporate career. Sometimes it looks like finally having the freedom to explore what has been calling to us all along.
So many people are held back by the voice in their head. We are not too old. It is not too late. I was accepted to study for a doctorate at 61. Life is opening far more for me now in my late 60s.
Hi Monica, Beautifully written and so on point. I earned a master's degree in business in my late 40s and was the oldest person in the class at Baker University. Most were in their early 30s, and had about 10 years of professional employment behind them. I had 26 years and had been through many career ups and downs that I survived. I quickly learned I could easily hold my own among my younger colleagues.
After earning that advanced degree, I was hired by various companies and promoted from within various times. Age was not a factor, as I was highly experienced and my employers said they valued my contributions to the business.
I left my last regular job about a year ago when my contract position as an editor with the U.S. Department of Agriculture ended when Trump took office and terminated tens of thousands of government employees.
I missed writing and editing, so I started a Substack named DIY Travel -- Freedom to Explore! I call it my hobby, as I do not charge a subscription fee to anyone. I combine three of my top interests in producing my weekly newsletter post -- traveling, taking photos, and writing. I love every minute of creating it, and I have met interesting and fascinating people online via Substack.
I have no intention of slowing down or retiring. I agree with your statement that "We are not a footnote to our own lives." We have many writers on Substack who are in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s and are savvy, productive, and looking forward to what exciting times and new challenges are ahead.
Thank you, Elaine. I think that's exactly what I was hoping to point toward. The idea that we are not a footnote to our own lives.
I love that you found a way to combine writing, travel, and photography into something that keeps you engaged and looking forward. That's the piece I wish more people understood. A future doesn't have to look like another corporate career. Sometimes it looks like finally having the freedom to explore what has been calling to us all along.
I agree entirely, and a very interesting article. I however am stuck with taking the next step - this is proving difficult.
We talk about that in the video, offers some ideas based on my own experience.