Four careers over 50+ years. USMC, engineering, consulting, education. Past twenty years have focused on helping leaders become and remain relevant during times of change.
MindPrep Reflection: Am I THAT old?
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Reader, I was released from active duty in the Marines in 1970 and went back to college. I got my first job “in business” in 1973. I was recently pondering my entry level job to the job my great-nephews and nieces may enter. I wonder If my recollections might apply to them. Here are some common memories from my “early years.” Do any of these items seem strange to you? If not, you just may be “that old.”
And, finally, when I left the building I was unavailable until I walked into the building the next morning. “Out of office” was not an email setting. Yep, I am that old. Cool! Cheers, Bill |
Bill @ MindPrep
Four careers over 50+ years. USMC, engineering, consulting, education. Past twenty years have focused on helping leaders become and remain relevant during times of change.
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