Many of us were in your shoes. Many of us had jobs that changed significantly and we had little interest in changing with them or contributing to a new corporate culture. But believe me when I say that the satisfaction of bowing out gracefully in your own time will be worth it. Think of these three years as an investment in your real future. Meanwhile, find something about your job that you love and do it well in spite of everything and everyone else. That could be important if you feel yourself being pushed out to soon. Make your position as "elder statesman" a valued one. If you still feel invisible among all the "youngsters" so be it. Take all your vacation time and use it to come to The Villages as often as you can. Three years from now, you can let the doors swing shut behind you with a smile on your face and joy in your heart!
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