Thrive past 45: 9 ways older employees can use their age to their advantage

Hey, you, in the black Loop T-shirt, buck up. Sure, Chicago's preeminent rock station folded up its tent earlier this year but that doesn't mean you have to go all Lawrence Welk just yet. Even though you may move a little slower and favor comfortable shoes, you've got plenty of living left to do, especially at work -- and you will keep working for a while. How else are you going to pay for that Def Leppard-Journey concert at Wrigley Field this summer? Whether you're currently employed or looking for a new gig, here are nine ways you can use your age to your advantage:

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