Work & purpose
“Was there a time you helped someone get into their own working life — a child, a niece, a junior colleague?”
Tips for asking
A piece of advice, a door you opened, a recommendation you wrote.
Listen for
What have they done with what you gave them?
More from Work & purpose
“What did money from work mean to you across your career — survival, freedom, identity, comparison?”
“Tell me about a craft, hobby, or unpaid practice that became as important as your job.”
“What did retirement, semi-retirement, or stopping look like — when, why, and how did you handle the first year?”