The Old Grey Thinker

Weekly observations on ageing, retirement, and modern life. Subscribe: https://theoldgreythinker.substack.com | Blog: https://oldgreythinker.com

The Headcount You Start Doing Without Deciding To

Sep 12, 2026

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2 min read

The Headcount You Start Doing Without Deciding To

The polite little phrases that make older workers disappear

Sep 12, 2026

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1 min read

The polite little phrases that make older workers disappear

I Can Close a Deal in Mandarin. I Can't Tell a Doctor Where It Hurts.

Sep 11, 2026

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I Can Close a Deal in Mandarin. I Can't Tell a Doctor Where It Hurts.

The Room That Never Became Anything, And Why I Still Won't Clear It

Sep 10, 2026

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2 min read

The Room That Never Became Anything, And Why I Still Won't Clear It

Sep 9, 2026

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Hold Music Is the Most Honest Thing Any Government Has Ever Produced

Aug 8, 2026

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3 min read

Your Life Looks Fine. So Why Does It Feel Off?