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stability, and there’s nothing more stable than county govern- ment. Tey are looking for balance and perspective, and they are extremely independent. I believe those common traits will serve them well in county government and will serve county govern- ment well. Maybe most importantly, members of Generation X grew up with technology; they were the first generation to grow up computer literate. Te transition is coming at the perfect time as county government moves toward high-tech delivery of ser- vices, complete computerization and a near paperless operation. At the same time Generation Xers are nostalgic for yesteryear. Tis generation is motivated to learn, work at a fast pace and hold onto traditions. Tat means they will be able to modernize while holding true to county government principles. And above all, remember to “work happy.” I don’t care if you’re
a Baby Boomer, a Gen Xer or a Millennial, it is imperative to love what you do and “work happy.” To do that you need to:
• Face your fears and overcompensate. You don’t have to be afraid of messing up. Study and learn your job. Lean in to what scares you the most. • Relax. Worry and anxiety are just a waste of time. If you
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study and learn your job it’s easy to relax. • Have fun. County government is not brain surgery or
rocket science even though it is somewhat complex. No one is going to die from one of your office decisions. But it is a job that requires reading and studying, learning, doing and provid- ing services. Yes, there will be some deadlines to meet, probably some office politics to overcome. Tese are normal work pres- sures, but you can and should have fun. Exude that personality that people want to work for and with.
If you cannot “work happy” in county government, then you need to find a new line of work. As a Baby Boomer who has been in county government for
35 years, I look forward to continuing my work, albeit in a diminished role. And I will continue to enjoy doing it because county government is important and, in my book, a high call- ing. I urge you to find value in enjoying what you do regard- less of whether you’ve been doing it for 35 years or if you just started your journey. I may never be a successful retiree because I can’t erase from my mind the words of Malcolm Forbes who said, “Retirement kills more people than hard work ever did.”
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