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	Name:	Talullahhound -
	Subject:	Excuse me?
	Date:	2/11/2011 12:09:36 PM

there's no question that my age is making me less and less relevant to the "modern" world. I'm reminded of that almost every day.

Regarding Michelle Obama's comment -- I actually read an article about 15 years ago that predicted this very same thing -- that eventually everyone would be their own "free consultant" to take jobs as they came up, and be eliminated when the job was over. It also predicted that everyone would ultimately be responsible for their own retirement and healthcare. I really wish I had saved the article because it was so prosaic.

My age showing again -- I think it is too bad that we have moved away from the idea that one's career would be with the same company through out. There is a certain loyalty that comes with growing with an enterprise and a sense of belonging. Even in today's government, the current thinking is that employees will not stay throughout their careers, but will move in and out of government at different times in their careers.
But, on the other hand, there is something to be said for movement. You garner different experiences and bring a much more rounded experience and problem solving to the table.

Do I think Michelle is right? Yes, I do.