What happened: Last month, Walter Orthmann turned 100 years old and broke the world record for the longest career at the same company. According to Guinness World Records, Orthmann was only 15 years old when he started working as a shipping assistant at Industrias Renaux S.A. (now RenauxView) in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Details: He applied for a job at a nearby weaving mill and was hired on the spot due to his strong command of the German language. He has spent the majority of his career with the same company, RenauxView. Orthmann began as a shipping assistant and rose through the ranks to become a sales representative and, eventually, a sales manager. Working at RenauxView allowed him to travel throughout Brazil and meet people from various countries, but his favourite aspect of having a job is the sense of purpose, commitment, and routine it provides. His secret for finding a life-long career that you love? Follow your passions and look for a job that matches your goals and values. What else: “When we do what we like, we don’t notice time passing,” he told Guinness World Records, adding that his world record status is his “proudest achievement.” Orthmann has not stated when or if he plans to retire.