Welcome! It is unfortunate that your employer is not joining the ranks of so many others and allowing for positions that changed to remote during the pandemic to remain remote.
FGB in general and its groups such as the Career Crossroads and Remote Work & Job Interview Tips have supportive members. I encourage you to investigate all that FGB has to offer.
As you consider your next steps, it might be useful to make a list of your on-the-job successes, both major and minor. Think of times you received positive feedback about your work performance from supervisors, colleagues and, if applicable, people outside of the organization with whom you interacted. Additionally, there might have been times when you did not receive recognition for a job well done but you felt a great sense of accomplishment.
In the course of your tenure, you must have witnessed lots of change. How did you deal with the change? Have you held the same role in the almost 20 years you have worked for this employer? If you have been promoted, or if you made any targeted, lateral moves, these are achievements to think about as you prepare to find another job and to draft your resume.
You indicate that parting ways with your employer will be bittersweet. Is this because of the sense of belongingness that you have felt working for this employer? Is it that its values are aligned with yours? What motivated you to remain working for this employer for as long as you have (outside of the very tangible needs for income and benefits!)? What excited you about your job and what were less desirable aspects of it? Are there skills and interests of yours that you have been developing outside of work that you would like to be a part of your next role? Are there trusted individuals who know your talents and abilities who could help you brainstorm about a new opportunity for you?
There are many resources for people in career transition and for those who would like to find remote work. Of course, FGB is one of those resources. Another is The Mom Project (not just for Moms!). FlexJobs offers free, limited and paid, full access to its job board and free webinars. US state career centers offer free career counseling and assistance with job search activities such as resume and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing and negotiating salaries as well as skills training. As another post mentioned, you will find career coaches on FGB but also on LinkedIn and elsewhere online and via networking events. Some offer free, initial consultations.
There is much to do in switching jobs. Try to set and track manageable daily and weekly goals.
Wishing you find the role that is, as you state, best for your situation!
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