Only 30 years
Notes: this is my speech in front of (and for) a young generation I was 25 years old, a fresh graduate from college, and I thought I could find the job that I wanted. But once I applied for a job, they asked me, “How long have you worked?” “I am a fresh graduate from college,” like a warm bread fresh from the oven. They turned me down by saying, “Sorry we need people with experiences.” Experiences are important, as much as education. So I started to build my certification collection. Now, I have more than 40 certifications and over 35 years of teaching experience. However, when I apply for a job now, they tell me, “Sorry you are overqualified and we can not pay you.“ What?! It is unfair! Yes, life is unfair. When I was young and had no experience they didn’t want to hire me. When I am older and more experienced, they don’t want to pay me. If you start working at the age of 25, you have to retire at the age of 55. Life only gives you 30 years to have the right time and value to ac