Writers - We're The Lucky Ones!

Yesterday the UK government finally did something right!






They banned Age Discrimination - Hoorah!
Let’s spare a thought for all those people who have been booted out of their jobs in the past (yes I can say in the past now) for being too old.
We all know the stresses of the writing life, whether it’s slaving over a novel, a freelance article or tearing your hair out in a busy magazine office. But when we think we’re having an off day, let’s remember that as long as we can write, we can be 83 with one tooth in our head and urine soaked pants and it’s going to be okay.

Maybe a feature desk consisting of seven octogenarians is overstating it a bit – it’s not going to happen – is it? But delight in the fact that when that time comes, you can make yourself a cup of tea, leave your teeth in a cup and as long as your fingers work and you can just about drag your tired limbs to the computer, you’re in with a shout. So next time you wonder why you chose to write for a living - think ahead - we’re the lucky ones!

Photo by Michael Zang (Great pic - isn’t it? Thanks Michael) Do stop by his site for more on Photo Blogging.

More Info: UK Age Discrimination: A Quick Guide from News BBC

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