Who Are You Out of Work?

The Checkpoint Recap

Who are you out of work?

By Dex 3 min read Identity · Retirement · Career change

Last Wednesday at The Checkpoint we asked a simple question: “Who are you out of work?”

It sparked a fun and honest conversation.

Level 01 · The conversation

What we talked about

We spoke about identity, retirement, changing careers, and what happens when those labels we carry for years start to change.

Identity
Retirement
Changing careers
Shifting labels
Level 02 · Player quotes

Overheard at the Checkpoint

A few lines that stuck with me after the call.

Player
“I was told I’m a ‘when I, then I’ person. When I have this, then I’ll do that.”
Dex’s take

It made me think of what could be holding ME back.

  • Am I looking for excuses?
  • Am I risk averse?

Answering the classic BBQ question, “So what do you do?”

Player
“I’m evolving.”
Dex’s take

A pretty bold answer, but one that’ll definitely get a response. I’m childish and thought of Pokémon, but for the Player this quote came from, it truly represents where she is at this stage in her life. I’m seeing it first-hand.

Achievement unlocked

You’re not the only one asking

One thing was obvious. We’re all asking these questions, and sharing our different experiences helped.

Save point · Take these with you

Your turn, player

Before you hit continue, sit with these for a minute.

1If nobody asked what you do, how would you describe yourself?
2Where are you telling yourself “when I…, then I…”?
3If your answer were “I’m evolving”, what would you be evolving into?
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“What happens when I retire?”

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