Finding Meaning Even After 30 Years
I had the great pleasure of attending a dinner the other night to honor university professors who have been working at Iona College for more than 20 years. My husband's tally is 30 (teaching finance). One gentleman came in at 50 years, inspiring young minds with the written word as a professor of english. Somewhat curious, I asked attendees over dinner why they stayed in one place. The response was pretty much the same across the board with answers that referenced colleagues as a second family or the satisfaction of helping students come into their intellectual own.
At a time when some employees at various organizations are treated as temporary visitors, rather than partners in building a better mousetrap, something as seemingly simple as a celebratory dinner of service, past and future, touches the heart. While teaching is often thought to have its own intrinsic value, it is worth noting that any job well done is likewise worth a round of applause. As I've said many times, the notion of service applies to the many men and women who take their jobs as investment stewards seriously. They understand that their every action makes a difference. Bravo!
