Feeling Old

Nothing reminds you of your age than applying for a job. I had an appointment to interview today at a restaurant. Having two children and daycare issues, I'm having to think beyond traditional 9-5 work, let's try outside the box work. Now I had an appointment, but this restaurant is hiring from the ground up so they have an off-site hiring facility that is open from 10-5 and walk-ins are welcome. As I am sitting there I am reminded of my age. This would be due to the fact that everyone who is also applying cannot be beyond 25 (and that's stretching). I want to say I have the maturity and life experience rather than just years on them. But if this is the demographic this restaurant is trying to hit I'm rather doomed. Thinking young does not erase those um, we'll call them laugh lines, nor take away the creeping gray. Eesh, and I was happy with deluding myself. Welcome to reality!