At 47, I'm already burnt out, counting the years until retirement (too many years, by the way). I feel trapped, like I've invested too much of myself in this job to leave. Sometimes, I almost wish to be laid off just so the decision is made for me. Almost.
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I got laid off from WF not long ago and took it as an opportunity to pseudo-retire abroad. I still work, but it's for nearly no pay and yet this is still so much better than working at WF. I sold everything in America and moved to a cheaper country where - and this is crazy - they actually don't treat me like I'm trash on account of my ethnicity!
I get to live in a much safer country while spending a lot less, and basically doing service work to help people out here. What's even weirder is that everyone is appreciative! My boss, (most of) my co-workers, and the people we help are actually happy I'm here and doing work to help them.
Maybe something to think about if you want to truly get a big life change. I didn't have the money to retire in America, but I did have enough that with selling everything in the US I could take a sort of working retirement to a very safe and cheaper foreign country instead. Something to consider. Thing broad - be willing to relocate. There's a lot of options both in the US if you consider places you previously ruled out, and certainly if you look around the world with a truly open mind.
I’m 35 and in the same boat. However, I’ve been burnt out for 5+ years. I’ve definitely poured way too much of myself into my career. I’ve been trying to figure out how to do less, but I struggle with it because it’s not in my nature. It definitely su-ks when you bust your a** to get rated the same as peers who are useless. We f*cked up, OP!
Oh gosh. I love my job and I don’t mind coming in at all. I’m 60 and have loved this business for 40 years. Hopefully you can find some good people to work with and the job you want yo be at for a few more years. Stay positive!
I'm 51. I'm retiring at 62 no matter what.
Stop working hard. Give them 8 hours and then leave. Stuff doesn’t get done? Who cares. You’re salaried. Don’t overthink it. It’s a paycheck, not your life’s work.
@emx+1vO1askm As if any aspect of Wells cares about people who think they are sticking something to Chuck or the company by holding out for a severance. That’s funny. Do you also stare at the sun to spite its brightness?
Midlife crisis lol, many of us at that age are going thru similar.
58, retired from another job in 2014, this is my second career. Punching out after bonus. My first career was quite rewarding but took a toll. When I started at Wells 10 years ago it was a good gig. Has gotten progressively worse over the years with the last 2 just down right rotten. Might do some consulting next year but definitely part time. Best of luck, but don’t wish your lives away!
I'll work until I'm 104 if I have to, I'm not leaving without a severance. F Shart.
47?
Holy sh-t dude, you need to give your ba--s a tug if you want to last until retirement.
I am 36. I felt the same way.
Same….