Sally Gordon just one an award for her work, as America’s most outstanding oldest worker. Originally a model, she is now working as an assistant sargeant-at-arms for Nebraska Legislature, where she has worked for 26 years as a secretary for three Nebraska Governers. She’s also 101 years old – did I mention that?
She is such an inspiration for anyone who doesn’t believe the value of the advice “love what you do.” For her advice to younger workers, click here.
Not interested in a typical career? Here is a success story to inspire your own:
Now more then ever, women are abandoning their salary jobs and setting up their own businesses, armed with an idea and a powerfully entrepreneurial spirit. It takes a lot of guts, and even more hard work, but I can tell you it’s worth it!
I discovered this story about an Australian born US stage designer called Megan Duckett, and loved it. So I thought I’d pass the inspiration on to all of you considering if your idea has legs, and if it’s something you can make happen.
(Hint: You probably can!)
Narelle Stoll commented on 10-Jan-2011 10:08 AM
My late mother returned to the workforce in 1993 at the age of 55 years after a 25 year hiatus raising us. Her previous job prior to leaving to have children was working as a secretary. Her secrets to a successful return was retraining, a great resume and great presentation in interviews. After a bit of a struggle and a retrenchment she managed to secure a position as a legal secretary (having never worked in that area) at the age of 60 which she held until her retirement due to ill health some five years later. Keeping in mind that mum was doing all this while fighting the illness Myelofibrosis. True inspiration to us all...
Narelle Stoll commented on 10-Jan-2011 10:09 AM
My late mother returned to the workforce in 1993 at the age of 55 years after a 25 year hiatus raising us. Her previous job prior to leaving to have children was working as a secretary. Her secrets to a successful return was retraining, a great resume and great presentation in interviews. After a bit of a struggle and a retrenchment she managed to secure a position as a legal secretary (having never worked in that area) at the age of 60 which she held until her retirement due to ill health some five years later. Keeping in mind that mum was doing all this while fighting the illness Myelofibrosis. True inspiration to us all...
The SheEO commented on 10-Jan-2011 12:26 PM
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