Onwards and Upwards
As the dust settled on the tumultuous chapter he had orchestrated, Alex made a resolute decision—he was far from ready to embrace retirement. In fact, he believed he was operating at the zenith of his professional prowess, a belief more than vindicated by the tumultuous events of the preceding weeks.
Yet, lurking beneath the surface of his determination was a nagging doubt. At 63, would he be able to secure a new position? His tenure with the previous company had imparted a stark lesson in how the world often perceived him as past his prime. Nevertheless, Alex harbored an unwavering resolve—he refused to yield to the notion of surrender.