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Friday 28th July Newsletter
Refusing retirement, productivity helper, ice breakers, and much more…
Happy Talk-in-an-Elevator Day! 💬 Let’s chit-chat about:
The 100-year-old employee: Because retirement isn’t for everyone.
Breaking the ice: How to make friends at work.
Our exclusive productivity helper: Grab it and stay afloat.
💡 QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.” — Benjamin Mays, American minister
THE BIG IDEA
100 years old and working 4 days a week
Jayne Burns works part-time as a fabric cutter. She commutes 20 minutes every day from her house in Cincinnati, OH to nearby Mason for work. Though this might sound like an ordinary story, there’s one extraordinary part of it. Jayne is 100 years old!
She started working at Joann Fabric a few months after the passing of her husband in 1997. That means she started her job in her mid-70s! Jayne secured her job at her daughter Donna’s recommendation. Since then, she has been crushing it at work for the past 26 years!
Retirement wasn’t for her. She tried it a few times in her 70s and 80s but would always return a few months later. Why? Because she missed the routine (and the friendships). It’s why she believes a good job is an essential part of fulfillment.
After 100 years and multiple careers, Jayne has one piece of career wisdom: positive relationships are what make a job enjoyable.
What are your thoughts on Jayne’s story? Reply and let us know!
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📝 FRIDAY’S TO DO:
Change your work commute 🚌 Take a different route or use a different mode of transport (after some careful planning). Even if it’s just for the day. This will take out the monotony of your day.
TODAY’S ADVICE
Breaking the ice — naturally 🧊
In the spirit of Talk-in-an-Elevator Day, we wanted to share some tips on breaking the ice with your coworkers! Whether you just started a job or want to make another BFF at work, this is how you can approach your colleagues:
😌 Work on your positivity. An optimistic attitude (especially at work, where many tend to sulk) can be very inviting.
🍜 Eat in the breakroom. Eating at your desk with your headphones on doesn’t exactly scream “I’m approachable!”
💭 Be present. When in conversation, listen actively instead of letting your mind wander. Developing your cultural awareness can also put others at ease!
DON’T MISS
🚫 Rejected job application? This might be why.
📝 CVs vs résumés: the differences.
🍷 Love wine? Consider becoming a sommelier.
🏢 The top tech companies to work for.
TODAY’S GIFT
Student productivity helper 🎓
Lectures, seminars, revision, extracurriculars… Being a student sure gets hectic! Our Student Planner can help you organize your days, sort your tasks by urgency and maintain positive habits when you start your next semester!
Stay tuned for more awesome gifts…
FUN FACT 🔥 Did you know that Indian companies with over 100 employees cannot fire people without permission from the government?
MEME IT
Catch you on the flippity flip :)
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