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The Canopy of Mature Workers: Why Evergreen Employees are Vital to Your Company's Survival

If you are under the age of forty and you are reading this, I have some alarming news to share. One day (if you're lucky enough to live that long), you will be a mature worker. You'll be over the age of forty, so tread lightly here. I can tell you from experience, it's not that bad. In fact, it's pretty great. The view from this vantage point is quite enlightening!

When you achieve mature worker status, experience is on your side. People assume you know what you are doing, which frees you up to operate with little supervision.

I didn't really figure out the rules of work until I was well into my thirties. Knowing what I know today makes people like ...

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