Has anyone checked out Oprah’s “O” magazine for May? In her “Here
We Go!” she mentions that if you put yourself in the right frame of mind, you
can use the years you’ve racked up to make those to come even better. Then she
ends her column with “a great chat, cute dress, gripping book and a dish of
maple crème caramel are a pretty good start”. Say what, Oprah? So all I need to
do is indulge myself and ageism in the workforce will be on its way out? Buying exceptionally stylish clothes and
accessories never get old (her words, not mine) so that means neither will I if
I just purchase your suggestions? Brilliant! Out of touch, but brilliant.
On the entertainment show
“Extra” Oprah mentioned the one
thing that irritates her most are women who are afraid to reveal their
true age.
Really? Umm…have you looked for a job recently, Oprah? Stating your age
prior
to retirement is pretty detrimental because society views you as no
longer relevant
and the working world wants younger, cheaper, and prettier. Skills and
experience are always trumped by youth and enthusiasm – unless you
happen to be
independently wealthy, well connected, hold a management position...or
be all of the above like Oprah. Her wisdom tells us that putting on a
pair of four-inch stilettos and a stylish dress
will help balance things out and put the odds in our favor. Nothing like
having Oprah as a personal life
coach!
I have to admit, though, if I was continuously on Forbes "richest"
list each year and surrounded myself by a bunch of “yes” men/women, I too might
be caught up in that Marie-Antoinette type of mentality. This time, though, instead of “cake” Oprah has
the good taste to suggest a much yummier dessert.
P.S. Quick update: As you
can see, my blog entry was done at the last minute so clearly I'm back
feeling like my old self again. Also, I got my results and I am not due
back to the torture chamber for another three years.
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