Hello I've been at my job almost two years.

9 Comments

1. AnonymousOctober 12,2023 at 3:30AM UTC

   I'm so sorry that you're going through this. I'm in my mid 50's, and have experienced similar! It is NEVER too late to do something else! Use your smarts and experience and go to a competitor or start networking on LinkedIn, etc. Please do not just quit unless your health (including mental!) is at risk. Maybe an easier job would be best for awhile? Can you work remotely? Can you be a consultant?

   I wish you the very best and don't give up!!! It's hard to see other positive options right now b/c you are in the thick of it. If you can use PTO, please do! It will all work out. I've found the workforce to be a bit tricky these past few years - not the same as it was when I graduated. I was fortunate to work for some really good organizations but that was another era....

   You've got this! :)

2. AnonymousOctober 12,2023 at 3:49AM UTC

   I think you need a little break to focus on you. You need to maybe consider therapy to help you sort our where and who you are. I would look into taking a couple of weeks off just to breathe. Then start interviewing therapist to help you build a strategy. Fins yourself and figure out what you want.

3. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistOctober 12,2023 at 3:59AM UTC

   I am really sorry this happening to you - that sucks hard. My suggestion to you would be to update your resume and start a job search.

   I would not advise you quit if at all possible as it can take a long time to find a new position in this job market. Having a job while you conduct a job search can give you breathing room to make a considered choice on your next step. It may work out with the new boss or it may not, don't wait around to find out.

   You just had success setting up that new program - make sure to highlight that on the resume. Any kind of results you can quantify, make sure it's in there.

   Don't let those jerks get you down - get fired up. Don't put yourself out to pasture. You sound like you have a lot to contribute yet - now go convince a great company of that!

   Please let me know if you have any questions.

   GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

4. Nessa LesesneOctober 12,2023 at 6:12AM UTC

   I am so sorry that you are dealing with that. I understand how you feel, being in a similar situation. I would suggest speaking with your manager. Let them know that you are not feeling the inclusion with the company and do not feel that is what the culture should be. Hopefully your manager will be supportive and put forth an effort to make your work environment more inclusive. I hope this helps and good luck :)

5. AnonymousOctober 13,2023 at 6:59PM UTC

   First things first, if you are wanting to consider retiring find a financial advisor at your savings bank that can help you to think a bout how to get towards that. Then decide how much visibility matters to you at this point in your career. If it does matter so much then you should consider looking around if not then hunker down plot your retirement strategy and be grateful that you have limited pressure to work till then. Alternatively, you could speak up, let those in power know that you want and are eager to be stretched and to grow and that just because you are more tenured does not mean you cannot participate heavily in more meaningful ways. Ask for what you need and if they cannot provide then the answer is clear.

6. AnonymousOctober 15,2023 at 1:39PM UTC

   Start looking for a new job while you are still there. Sounds like smaller companies may suit you better. If you don’t want to leave, ask your boss if there are any additional projects they are working on that you could assist with.

7. AnonymousOctober 17,2023 at 2:44PM UTC

   Jobs fall into the supply and demand category. When companies could not find an abundance of candidates during and after Covid-19 they looked at an older pool of candidates. Now that the world is past that point companies are returning to a younger pool of candidates and inching out the older employees. You need to pivot to still be a viable candidate for employment. Look at other (research) areas where you can perform. Such as isotope initiatives at National Labs. You deserve more than the situation you find yourself in.

8. AnonymousOctober 18,2023 at 12:56PM UTC

   This is simply not true. There are many companies looking for folks on the “grey” track. Older workers are able to assess, make decisions and pivot faster, in many situations. And many employers need that as a way for younger people to learn. Especially those hired during Covid. Find a new role where you can make a meaningful difference. It may take time, but invest in you.

9. GirlBossanova934974October 18,2023 at 12:25PM UTC

   Seems fairly simple. Time to go find another job. As you to have VERY GOOD CREDENTIALS, you should do well. Why put up with being shoved into the background. This is just a sad fact of today's work environment. Many businesses are now being operated like "high school clubs or cliques". Diversity is something which gets plastered all over corporate websites and gets sent via expensive press releases. The fact is that many workforces inside companies have become very homogeneous aka hiring from one demographic. Pick one. It's either all X or all Y or all Z.