{"id":355,"date":"2023-03-27T23:17:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T22:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eaglescan.ng\/blog\/?p=355"},"modified":"2023-03-27T23:21:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T22:21:13","slug":"writing-job-at-55","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eaglescan.ng\/blog\/index.php\/2023\/03\/27\/writing-job-at-55\/","title":{"rendered":"From Dream to Reality: How I Landed My First TV Writing Job at 55"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"355\" class=\"elementor elementor-355\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef3218 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"7ef3218\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aadeed5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aadeed5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>At 55, <a href=\"https:\/\/africa.businessinsider.com\/careers\/i-got-my-first-tv-writing-job-at-55-it-was-hard-being-the-oldest-person-in-the-room\/f39l8gh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I landed my first TV writing job. <\/a>But being the oldest person in the room was tough<\/p><p>Starting a new career at an age where most people are planning retirement is a daunting prospect, but for me, it was an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a TV writer.<\/p><p>I remember the day I got the call from the producers telling me I had landed the job. I was thrilled, but also anxious about what it would be like working with people who were younger and had more experience in the field.<\/p><p>As I walked into the writers&#8217; room on my first day, I immediately felt the age gap. My colleagues were friendly, but it was clear that I was the oldest person in the room by at least a decade. I was nervous and self-conscious, wondering if I would be able to keep up with the fast-paced, demanding work of TV writing.<\/p><p>But as the days went by, I began to find my footing. I discovered that my years of life experience and perspective brought a unique voice to the team. I was able to contribute to the creative process in ways that my younger colleagues couldn&#8217;t, and they were receptive to my ideas.<\/p><p>Of course, there were challenges along the way. I had to adapt to new technology and work long hours, which took a toll on my energy levels. But with the support of my team, I was able to push through and make a meaningful contribution to the project.<\/p><p>Looking back on my journey, I realize that it&#8217;s never too late to pursue your dreams. Age is just a number, and with hard work, determination, and a willingness to learn, anything is possible. So if you&#8217;re considering a career change or pursuing a new passion, don&#8217;t let your age hold you back. Embrace the challenges, learn from your experiences, and never give up on your dreams.<\/p><p>Story by <a href=\"https:\/\/africa.businessinsider.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Insider<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At 55, I landed my first TV writing job. But being the oldest person in the room was tough Starting a new career at an age where most people are planning retirement is a daunting prospect, but for me, it was an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a TV writer. 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