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Starting a new job

6 key lessons for starting a new job in middle age. First week of an old man learning new tricks.

March 10, 2020 marvinmidlife Redundancy, Interviews, Work

It’s never easy starting a new job after redundancy. The first week in a new role is hard, especially when you’re middle aged, recovering from

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Feature: Hip Replacement

hip replacement story starting with arthritis
A hip replacement story, from initial twinge to running around post op.

Working lives

  • dull work meeting A brilliant excuse. Is daydreaming in dull meetings part of evolutionary make-up?
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  • Starting a new job 6 key lessons for starting a new job in middle age. First week of an old man learning new tricks.

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Health, Fitness and Hips

  • 2 years after my hip replacement Shocking 2 years after my hip replacement. Was it worth it worth the hassle?
  • Working from home is bad for you Working from home is no laughing matter…don’t let it be the death of you
  • Alcohol impacts “I’m never going out again”, says man after post-lockdown bender. How alcohol impacts your body.
  • cool cocktails and ice cubes Ice, ice baby. Summer’s here and the time is right…for cool cocktails and novelty ice cubes

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Ask Marvin Answered…

  • Father Christmas is fat, grey and old. I’m exactly the same, and yet no one wants me in their house at Christmas. What can I do?
    Aunt Marvin
  • My work suit no longer fits, and my birthday suit isn’t what it was. What can I do before I return to the office?
    Aunt Marvin
  • I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
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