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I'm glad this thread popped up. I have bene workign in a horrible environment for years. I wished I had been outof there years ago, but for every step forward I took in getting out, I went back 5 steps. Right now I am just trying to save so I have to be okay for a while in case I can't find anything.
My job has affected my health and makes me sick, but I have yet to find anything that I can survive off of.
It's a dead end too, as my superior is my boss's wife. I actually believe I have gotten dumber working at that job, as no new "applications" (Excel, etc.) are allowed to be brought in since she doesn't want to bother learning how to use it.
I could go on and on, but I won't. I've just grown to dread waking up every weekday knowing I have to go there.
My two cents here. It doesn't matter whether this post is two years old or two days old ... a person who is over 50 years old is going to have a difficult time finding another job, no matter what their field of expertise.
It would interesting to know what the OP did.
From personal experience, being over 50 and finding another job is a lot more difficult than it was when I was 30-something. I would advise anyone that is considering that sort of decision to look for another job while still employed. Online applications make it a lot easier these days. No more pounding the pavement. The OP (or anyone in this situation) can always arrange time off, if called for an interview.
In this economy and at that age? Don't let go of that paycheck until you're sure you've got another one to take its place. You may think you're indispensable and a real catch for an employer. To them, you're just an older person who would probably leave in ten years and they are looking for that fresh, energetic, young, long-term employee. That's not you. Don't be foolish. IMHO
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