I work in an accounts payable department of about 9 people.

Amy Tzall

November 15,2022 at 3:54PM UTC

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I work in an accounts payable department of about 9 people. It is a very pressured environment and when a mistake occurs it is like all hell breaks loose. There isn’t one single person who wants to be there. The negativity here is making me depressed.My problem is I am 65 and still have 2 years before I can retire. What should I do?

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AnonymousNovember 15,2022 at 4:33PM UTC
Do you want a better job or do you want to stay for 2 more years?
AnonymousNovember 15,2022 at 4:41PM UTC
Are there procedures in place to help with what to do and when? Is there someone following up with those that have made mistakes to train them correctly while documenting the mistakes and path forward? Is there an HR that someone can reach out to? Sounds like there may be a management problem?
Anne KrookNovember 15,2022 at 4:49PM UTC
A/p is a valuable skillset. If I were in your shoes, I would look for a company that needs part-time a/p help and see if you can turn a part-time gig into a full-time gig elsewhere. A local temp or placement agency will also know what companies need a/p help
Barbara SoninNovember 15,2022 at 5:20PM UTC
It’s hard to feel stuck. But in the scheme of things, two years is a blip if you will get a pension at that point. Fewer and fewer people even have pensions. Try to stick it out, and find ways not to take the stress personally.
Audrey KirschNovember 15,2022 at 6:47PM UTC
Start making plans for your future retirement. Having something positive to focus on will help when dealing with the negativity. Instead of being sucked into the chaos, start thinking about how short the time you have left is.
Kathryn MontbriandNovember 15,2022 at 9:22PM UTC
Hi there - I answered a related question over on my blog this week (someone who is planning to quit after bonuses and needs survival tips for the meantime). There may be some practices that apply to your situation as well - good luck!
https://www.kathrynmontbriand.com/when-i-grow-up/016-im-quitting-after-bonuseshow-do-i-survive-the-next-few-months
Crystal Belinda OliverNovember 15,2022 at 10:58PM UTC
Quit
Crystal HowellNovember 16,2022 at 8:23PM UTC
Change your mind set, block out the noise or take early retirement? Do you still have to or want to work, https://www.aarp.org have great jobs full and part time. Peace of mind is greater than a toxic enviornment.
KarenNovember 16,2022 at 8:39PM UTC
Contact https://www.roberthalf.com. They have temp, permanent, and remote work for accounting/finance workers. Your expertise will be welcome. Your overall health is not worth staying somewhere toxic.