I used to love what I do, but TR has managed to beat that out of me. I probably should have left before it came to this point, but it was a gradual process and it didn't hit me until it was too late. Now I'm not sure what to do. I'm too old for a new career and I can't see myself being happy with what I do now even in another company. In other words, I'm f—ed.
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I stayed at TR way too long after working there for over 15 years. They mess with your brain by making you feel undervalued and old. Don't accept that as your value. Do everything you can to network and find a better job. There are others out there where you are valued because of your work and life experience. The people running TR into the ground are a bunch of fools who don't deserve the people who work hard there. Please get out for your own mental health and self esteem. That company is not worth the stress they cause. They want you to think no one wants to hire you. Its a lie. I got a new job in the midst of the pandemic and am a member of a valuable new team.
I'm late 50s and have been feeling that way. I just found a job thanks to former coworker. There is places out there for us. We have a depth of experience that these nonsense upper management don't get at TR.
This past year has been extra hard for everyone in the world, for many reasons. Add on top of that job dissatisfaction and the fear that it's to late to start over, and it could easily make someone feel anxious and miserable. But if you've been working that long, then it shows that you have some strong skills and are good at what you do. it helps in any way, consider taking all that energy and using it to assess the places where you feel strongest and add to that the parts about your work/professional life you're most proud of / enjoy the most. Then consider playing up those things to update your resume / online profiles etc., and doing some networking. You might be surprised at the types of jobs that will look for you if you put forward your best face and display passion and enthusiasm for what you want to do – even if it's a different but related job. Good luck! You are not alone, and as others have said, they've gone on to better things after they've left this one.
I know you don’t want to hear this, but it never too late! I left there at 50 years old and found better job all around, plus some.
Don’t be discouraged and start moving forward!