I am working in a bad work environment and trying to stay positive as I am searching for a new job. My manager uses flattery and insults. Currently she is in flattery mode to me (while gossiping about my co-worker who works under her), but before she was using insults. If I forget something she will say it is due to my old age (in my fifties) or that I have ADHD (which I never claimed to have). Clarifying to say that I am NOT forgetful in my role but if I make a small error in something she will do this. Also, every single thing I do is micromanaged. I have about 4 assigned tasks each month and she "checks" my work for errors, not because I am error prone but because that is her process. Even emails need to be approved by her. It is a parent/child management style. I used to be a very high performer in jobs where I worked 5+ years and advanced with responsibilities, so this job is discouraging. I never really worried about my age until I came into this role where my manager who is 10 years younger than me has highlighted multiple times that I am getting old. I don't even have gray hair yet actually, I work out with weights, am very health conscious and I am studying to advance my education, so it is just recently that I have realized, I guess I'm old now. I had a realization that this environment is wearing me down emotionally and also my confidence. I am submitting my resume everywhere and feeling discouraged by the long process. Thank you to anyone willing to listen or offer some words of encouragement and constructive advice on how to get through each day until something better comes along. Maybe just reassurance that this will pass and I will find something better!