How to cope - moved to a new (difficult) Prj but have 0 enthusiasm on countdown to retirement

xylophone

managed to adapt to).

I'm buying (Sal Sac) my holidays to cope with the job as it is

I'm definitely tired.

everything seems "the end of the world"…

Just a thought but had you considered a medical check up?

gwynlas

Ideally you want to stay for at least 3 more years to get maximum benefit so you need to take on this project even if you see it as a last hurrah.

It could be the ideal time to mentor someone to succeed you.

As already mentionned perhaps there are underlying causes for your tiredness. It might be worth your while to have a full medical check up.

RNV

Back after the meeting with the HoD on this project move. Well, early days but they promised loads of support, we shall see.

Yes DC pension. I did ask right questions in my older threads… Initially (very naively) had been aiming for £500k to be enough… 5+ years later (and much wiser now) I understand I will need £850k+ to sustain £2.5 - 3k net/month (helped by SP form 67). This will be my contribution to the household spend (2+ 2 teens) plus "my own" spend money" if we broadly continue the same lifestyle. We will most likely comfortably live on less but I'm not ready to go that route voluntary yet (but if I loose my job earlier, will manage I'm sure).

I have got ~£680k in DC now and aggressively contributing via Sal Sac.

RNV

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81987674#Comment_81987674

Thanks. Had a relatively wide check up about a year ago. Touch wood seems to be nothing major as yet.

Tabieth

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6666989/how-to-cope-moved-to-a-new-difficult-prj-but-have-0-enthusiasm-on-countdown-to-retirement

It really depends on what you job is, the organisation, your role in the organisation, and your level of seniority. If a senior, very well-paid member of staff were to say that to their line manager they'd likely (quite-rightly) get very short thrift! If on the other hand you are on or just above minimum wage then there’s more leeway I’d imagine.

But honestly, you aren’t that much older than me - you’re in your early 50s! You’ll likely live another 30 years. You sound very low and possibly depressed. I second the advice on another reply to seek a medical review.

Whatever happens, good luck.

xylophone

"…but they promised loads of support, we shall see".

I can understand the note of scepticism - if there is "loads of support" to be had you would wonder why the project is currently "falling apart".

Perhaps the manager considers that the root of the problem is not lack of resources but rather lack of strong, goal focused leadership and thinks that you will provide it?

RNV

thanks, xylophone - very flattering explanation :).

Business as usual so far, I'm told nobody from the other project is available until next week to introduce me into detail. Something is gone badly wrong in the modern way of working….