Say the word 'internship' and most people picture a 20- to 22-year-old fresh out of college, learning the ropes at some company. A startup in Mumbai has flipped that idea on its head. Rather than bringing in a young recruit, its founder has welcomed a 64-year-old onto the team as an intern — and according to the company, it has turned out to be the best decision they have ever made.
An Office Clip That Took Over the Internet
Startup founder Joshua Salins shared a video from his office on his Instagram account (@joshuasalins), and it quickly spread across the web. In the clip, the senior intern is seen blending in effortlessly with the firm's young employees — chatting with them and passing on stories from his own life. In the caption, Joshua wrote that his office has a 64-year-old intern and that it is the best decision they have made so far. On-screen text in the video noted that this elderly intern holds 'priceless knowledge' about building companies and growing them — the kind of wisdom no book can teach.
Why Take an Internship at This Age?
As soon as the video went viral, the obvious question on everyone's mind was this: why would someone with such a long professional background choose a role like an intern's? Founder Joshua answered it himself. He explained that after retiring, the man simply did not want to spend his days sitting idle at home. He wanted to stay professionally active and share his vast experience with the younger generation — which is why he embraced the role happily.
A Source of 'Free Motivation' for the Team
According to Joshua, the senior intern does far more than help with the work — he is also lifting the office atmosphere and culture. Whenever the pressure of work shakes the young team's morale or they start to feel Low, this grandfather-aged intern hands everyone a 'free boost of motivation' through his words and experience. His mere presence eases much of the office stress, and the young staff listen to him with full attention and respect.
Viewers Shower the Decision With Praise
The video has already gathered millions of views, and the comment section is flooded with appreciation. One user wrote emotionally- Please, hire my mom too! She also has a treasure of knowledge, but she's sitting at home. Another commented- Knowledge never gets old, it only grows with time. The clip of this experienced intern leaves behind a powerful lesson — the drive to work and the hunger to learn something new are never bound by age.
