“How are you leading the team at 60?” Mr. Drew asked Moriah, his tone laced with skepticism.

“I’ve been in this company for 35 years,” Moriah said, her voice tinged with frustration as she felt her cheeks flush with anger.

Mr. Drew shrugged, as if her years of dedication meant nothing. “Or maybe it’s time for you to accept the fact that the position is better off with someone else? At your age, you should be enjoying time with your family anyway,” he suggested once more, his words like a dagger to Moriah’s heart.

For a moment, she felt the weight of his words pressing down on her, threatening to crush her spirit. But then, something inside her snapped.

“You know what? Fine,” she told him, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and resolve. “I quit,” she added, her jaw set as she turned on her heel and walked straight to the office to collect her things.

As she packed up her desk, Moriah couldn’t help but feel a sense of betrayal. She had dedicated her life to this company, sacrificing time with her family and pouring her heart and soul into her work. And now, in the twilight of her career, she was being cast aside like yesterday’s news.

But as she walked out of the office for the last time, a flicker of determination ignited within her. She refused to let Mr. Drew’s words define her worth. She may have been 60, but she was far from finished.

Moriah spent the next couple of weeks at home with her grandchildren, cherishing every moment with them. But deep down, she still missed the hustle and bustle of the office, the satisfaction of a job well done.

One day, as she was playing with her grandchildren in the backyard, Moriah received a call from the company’s CEO. Her heart skipped a beat as she answered the phone, unsure of what to expect.

“Hello, Moriah,” the CEO said, his voice warm and friendly. “I heard about what happened with Mr. Drew, and I wanted to apologize on behalf of the company. We value your contributions and dedication, and we would be honored if you would consider returning to your position as team leader.”

Moriah’s eyes widened in disbelief. She never expected to hear those words, especially after the way she had been treated by Mr. Drew. But as she listened to the CEO speak, a sense of validation washed over her.

With a smile on her face, Moriah accepted the CEO’s offer, knowing that she still had so much to offer to the company she had dedicated her life to. And as she returned to her position as team leader, she did so with a renewed sense of purpose and determination, ready to show the world that age was just a number, and she was far from done making her mark.