I got an email from an old friend who had done a lot of teaching, camp
counseling, and other youth work. He applied for a position directing elderly housing. This is part of that email.
Quote:Funny thing..., when I came
to interview, the Board of Directors wanted to know how my past
experience with youngsters would apply to working with oldsters. I
told them that these two groups had much in common: Both wanted to
drive, but others were afraid to let them; both groups wanted money
and freedom, but had little of either; both said they had their own
ideas, but nobody would listen to them. I told the interview panel
that taking time to listen to what elders were saying, and giving
their ideas careful consideration would be half the battle. And so it
has been.
