What is the Curve of Life?
Watch our explainer video to find out.
Meet Joy
She’s leaving the dip
About Joy
Joy has worked at the bank for three years. She was previously a hairdresser and was working long hours on her feet. She decided she wanted a job that was less physically demanding but still enabled her to talk to people. She wanted to still have that human connection. Joy had to adjust to working in a bigger, multigenerational team but she really enjoys it.
Joy is really interested in seeing what other opportunities there are for her in the bank, she’s spoken to her manager and is keen to continue learning and developing with their support.
Stage of the curve: leaving the dip
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Joy’s working hard to reduce the risk of poor physical health to help her feel more in control
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She likes her quieter moments. Joy recognises that this supports her motivation, so she makes sure she’s incorporated this into her routine
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Joy wants to feel valued and appreciated at work, and to actively contribute to society
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Joy really enjoys being part of a multigenerational team and being around people at work
What our research tells us
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At age 65, there’s sharp rise in the number of people who want to reignite their career and learn new skills. Joy is following this trajectory as she exits the dip
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64% of highly satisfied people have a work goal to acquire a new skill/qualification
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82% of people feel older workers bring valuable experience
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Joy’s most likely to be motivated more by personal goals than career goals
Do you know where you sit on the curve?
Ready to retake the Curve of Life quiz or wondering where you stand? Get helpful insights to guide your next steps through the curve.
Read more about the people behind the curve
Discover the different personality types within the Curve of Life—and explore how each one connects to your own journey.
*These stories have been created to show how the curve of life can impact people at different stages of life. They are not real-life stories.