That’s an excellent success story. Good on you! I’ve been in-house counsel, including the role of general counsel, for several tech/software companies, and I can tell you I know what it’s like to be the “gray hair” and voice of reason. I love the millennial’s energy, and they need my practicality. (Truth be told, I don’t feel or look the 58 yrs I’m turning this month- not when I’m about to hit my goal of 104 pull-ups and 208 push-ups in my P90X3 workout by my birthday!) I don’t plan to quit working until I physically have to, hopefully in the distant future.
I had some trepidation when re-entering the workplace. The wide talk of ageism in the tech industry (and other industries). But, I brought some badly needed knowledge to the company.
I do like the young people’s energy, and some of their ideas. But, they do need some wisdom from those a bit more experienced.
Like you, I plan on working as long as physically possible.