Not good for a while now… maybe a 2
Work is a #### show as I was asked to transition about a year ago from a technical manager to a supply chain individual contributor.
Started off missing my former team that I recruited and hired, which was upwards of 90% between my direct reports and second level team, as well as their manager. They miss me too and have made the rounds taking me out lunches and beverages, which helps albeit briefly.
The new job was fairly benign during the first 3 months, but since the early fall when a peer was abruptly terminated and not replaced, it’s been hell.
My manager is newer to our company and socially and culturally out of touch. She’s got severe OCD and likes to play favorites.
I’ve been bullied by her to the point of wanting to resign or walk off the roof of our tallest building.
My family is still younger and despite living in a blue state, which doesn’t help when it comes to healthcare, I’ve actually discussed moving back to Canada, but our kids want to finish school here.
I have some golden handcuffs that are keeping me tied to work for the next year or so, but in the meantime I am more miserable than I’ve ever been in my life.
What to do?
Met with our financial advisor numerous times in the last 6 months and his advice is take the huge compensation off the table during the next 10 months, then we’ll have a cash buffer to help bridge any gaps before an early and full retirement.
It’s indescribable how bad it’s been as I dread work so much that I have no energy or motivation.
Hopelessness and depression.
Sorry to get back on topic, but I am not sure how to accurately describe my feelings of isolation and the toxicity of work right now.
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