chapter 10
new frontiers
Future-Proofing Your Career
“Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.”
—ALBERT CAMUS
At 64, Louisa is about to go on her first job interview in 40 years. After a rewarding career as a high school French teacher, it’s time to retire, but she’s not ready to sit on the porch watching the world go by. She loved teaching, but now she asks, “What else can I do?”
Completing an online skills inventory, Louisa was surprised to find out how many skills she had acquired over the years. Communication and listening skills had been a big part of her job as a teacher, of course, but she had never given any ...
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