Are Olympians and Olympic hopefuls thinking about a career while training for the Games?
“In Olympic sports, athletes are becoming more savvy, unlike athletes in sports that may turn into professional, lucrative careers. They’re taking necessary steps to think about a career after the games. At the same time, it’s a tremendous struggle – it’s physically exhausting balancing a professional and athletic career. Those who define themselves by their career are most at risk. A healthier view is, ‘This is what I do, not who I am.'” –Dr. Kirsten Peterson General quote: “I was fortunate enough not to lose work experience. Home Depot [Han’s employer] has been very good to athletes, especially amateurs.
