Last Friday, I interviewed for an accounting job at an investment management company. I'm retired, but I like staying active, and I'd rather do that than teach.
Their assessment test included a lot of basic math, calculators not allowed. Obviously, that gave me a great advantage over the 20-30 somethings who applied. In fact, the owner told me I scored the highest he'd ever seen.
I'm not expecting to be hired, but it felt good to know I still have it.
It's nearly fifty years since I graduated from HS, when California schools were excellent.
Living in Ohio, I was always impressed with my California cousins when we visited. This was back in the late 50s, early 60s.