A career as I knew is probably a relic.

I came up in a generation where it was still completely plausible that a person could join a company, have a career and then retire.

It was actually more than plausible. That was the blueprint for a successful life. The prize was the perfectly HVAC controlled office with the fancy desk and soft carpet. I kept my eye on that prize to the detriment of much of my personal life. It was just what you did. Then, on the back half of my career, things suddenly began changing dramatically. Companies were shifting away from pensions, perks and seniority. It became entirely about doing anything for the bottom line. This led to employees being viewed as dollar signs. I got that HVAC perfect office and it was nice. I also got tossed out on my butt with a token severance and a much smaller pension. But, I still wanted to work. So, I took over a guest room in our house for my own home office. And I went to work trying to find work as a consultant. I was fortunate to have so many connections. The work came quickly. However, I really liked the idea of working in a home office. But the room I was working in was just so hot and stuffy. I had the HVAC guys come in and install one of those ductless heating and cooling systems. It’s awesome. I am able to control my office temps without affecting the rest of the house. I’m still smarting over how my time with a company I sacrificed so much for came to an end. But, it looks like it could be all for the best.

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