Didn't make it to a 2nd round interview for a role I'm well suited for. Seriously bummed

I will never make Partner. Am worried people only see an old, irrelevant lady now. How do you cope?

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At some point in my 50s, I adjusted my life priorities and placed personal happiness ahead of professional which has really helped. While I still would like that promotion, it no longer drives me.

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I’m there too. It still rankles a bit that I wasn’t valued more but I love my life.

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