Have You Ever Seen One of These?

If you were born after 1980, there's a good chance you have no idea what this is.

You grew up with electronics at your fingertips. It's entirely possible you've never even seen a typewriter. Although, I really hope that's not the case because that would mean that I am, in fact, completely obsolete.

This is a Rolodex open business card holder. You probably don't carry business cards either. You use a V-card which goes into your Outlook contacts and business cards aren't really hip any more. And if you want to find someone, you can just go to LinkedIn. Or send them a tweet.

But if you're someone of my generation, you probably need all the help you can get. Which is why I have never stopped using a Rolodex. Truth is, I was using one in 1980. And yes, I am still in the workforce and think I do a pretty darn good job, if I say so myself.

But this little thing has years, actually over a decade of contact information. And yes, some of them are obsolete, some of the companies are defunct. But there's something about keeping them that makes me feel a little more connected to actual people. And my Rolodex TM goes with me wherever I go. It's a part of me.

I love technology and will never fight progress. But, who says you have to throw away something that's perfectly useful just because it's a little outdated.

And that includes good secretaries.

Have a great week!