I work in the financial arena. Working with the public is a unique, sometimes rewarding, sometimes frustrating experience. Some days it’s rewarding and completely satisfying, other days, not so much. Believe me – I’ve seen a lot in my many years of public service.
One day I had a customer who wanted to purchase an investment certificate. I showed her a rate sheet and gave explanation of the various interest terms. She groaned a bit and in the shakiest voice she could muster said, “Honey, I’m sixty-three years old. I probably won’t live four more years, so I’d better take the six-month certificate.”
A few days later, on the other end of the spectrum, I had a customer who inquired about the rates. I gave her a rate sheet to compare rates and terms. She said, “Honey, I’ll take the four-year certificate.” She was in her mid-nineties. I smiled, nodded and fixed it up for her. She didn’t know why I smiled. Immediately I thought of the lady I deemed as young in comparison to the 95ish year old “young” lady.
It’a all a matter or perspective!
Some people hide from the storm 
Some people look for the rainbow