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promotion at work

I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?

March 8, 2021 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

I have been offered a promotion at work, but it will mean spending more hours tied to the desk and less time focusing on my friends. How do I make the decision to take the promotion or not?

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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

  • interview clothing Wearing inappropriate interview clothing could cost you the job. What should you wear?
  • Redundant when dotcom bubble bursts Devastatingly made redundant and left with just a biro and a book. How?
  • Resigning from work Think you’re indispensable? Resigning from work might surprise you…

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...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Scarily close to middle age hip replacement. What was I thinking pre-op? (Part 3)
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Hip replacement surgery and week 1 recovery. It all goes horribly wrong… (Part 4)
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Shock decision about having a total hip replacement at 50! 5 things that worried me. (Part 2)
  • is coffee good for you Is Coffee Good For You? 12 Proven Health Benefits

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?
    Aunt Marvin

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midlife issues

  • Decision making with a coin Decision making stressing you out? Here’s some tips for making that difficult decision
  • Owning a puppy First week of owning a puppy. An impressive mix of mess and stress…
  • Canal boat holiday better tgan camping? Camping or canal boat holiday? What’s better for grumpy middle aged men?

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