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Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to offer some insight into how an individual enters a career as a gerontologist.
Design/methodology/approach
– The paper is an invited opinion piece and comment based on the author's experience and career choices. It is a brief autobiographical account focused on occupational opportunities.
Findings
– Career choice can often be a mix of opportunity and chance. Having good colleagues and a supportive research community is the secret to success.
Originality/value
– Personal insights from professionals at the height of their career can help less experienced researchers understand what it means to take opportunities when they arise.
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