Career Help and Advice
Related: About this forumWorking in a toxic position
I have been working for a company for 5 years and the last year, things have become toxic.
Threat to be fired if you don't perform, but refusing to provide a performance review.
Coworker who is rude, condescending and a little unstable making threats.
I have been looking on Indeed and LinkdIn for several months and out of the blue a head hunter called me about a position.
The commute is probably twice of my current commute.
I had the interview on Wednesday that lasted for 2 1/2 hours. I was shocked to have an interview that was that long.
The head hunter says an offer is imminent so I have make the decision.
The position would most likely require more hours, it a small company where everyone wears multiple hats. But sounds like it could be a rewarding job with interaction with people all around the world.
I am 64 with plans to work until I am 70. I don't do well sitting around the house.
Am I nuts in making a change so late in my career? You know what they say about the grass on the other side of the fence.
I have already written my resignation letter with a very scathing review of how I felt I had been treated.
Its only 6 years, RIGHT?
Sienna86
(2,151 posts)Good luck with the new position. I see the commute would be longer, but you could listen to books or music and even perhaps work one day at home a week. Let us know how it goes.
liberal N proud
(60,790 posts)BWdem4life
(2,122 posts)I just bought some.
Could keep falling, but over the long term the price looks good.
elleng
(134,701 posts)Dare I say so, @ 78???
patphil
(6,736 posts)I once read an article (I don't remember where) that said if you didn't wake up in the morning and feel good about going to work, then you were in the wrong job and should leave.
I hope you do well in your new position.
Irish_Dem
(55,557 posts)Don't let a company make you sick when you have an escape.
mitch96
(14,428 posts)Irish_Dem
(55,557 posts)I am glad you got out.
multigraincracker
(33,585 posts)Ive moved a lot in my life. Usually works out. If not I just move again.
Ocelot II
(119,188 posts)You're never too old to try to improve your life.
spooky3
(35,561 posts)Wont have anyone read and consider it. And its a small world in many industries so you could get bad mouthed, which could hurt you if you dont like the new job and have to search again.
CountAllVotes
(20,971 posts)Do not send it however.
Keep it and read in in six months, that's my advice!
liberal N proud
(60,790 posts)Just to solidify my resolve
Don't have to deliver that version.
spooky3
(35,561 posts)Meadowoak
(5,950 posts)erronis
(16,418 posts)And I think that's what is important. Keep on learning and helping. If the situation is harmful to your health (mental and physical) get out.
Turbineguy
(38,077 posts)It was a mistake. I told them I would not quit. They eventually fired me. I found a much better job.
lostnfound
(16,441 posts)Learning new things is good for the brain as we get older
Even if the work type is the same, there will be new people and new procedures.
Might turn out to be great!