Still Working

Inspired by an article about a woman who just retired at age 102 after working for 84 years, I feel comfortable anew about wanting to work a long time. After all, if I love it, if I am good at it, if I am able to do it, why shouldn't I keep working?

Besides, I don't like every day blending into the next. I want there to be work days and off days, and holidays and vacation days. And I like to dress for work. Suits suit me.

Sarah Gordon, you are a new role model for me.

Here's the story from April 21, 2011.

www.TheOmahaChannel.com

 

LINCOLN, Neb.  — One of America's longest working employees is calling it quits.

Sally Gordon, the longtime assistant sergeant-at-arms of the Nebraska State Legislature, will retire next Tuesday.

At 102 years old, Gordon has been working for 84 of those years. Even then, she said she can't promise she'll stay retired.

“If something comes up I want to do, I'll probably do it. Because, you know, as I say, I love working," Gordon said. "I love being around people, and it gives me a chance to get all gussied up instead of tramping around the house in a robe."

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman said Gordon is an institution around the Capitol and is a model for all of us
Gordon received the Outstanding Oldest American Worker award in 2010.