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[quote=Anonymous]NP here. Same issue. I have a "good" job that pays well and I've been there for several years, but the commute is wearing me down (hour+ each way), the new managers are dicey and imposing all kinds of new micromanagy rules and nickel and diming over nonsense, there's rampant nepotism and I don't see much of a future for myself there, just small COL raises.

I now have an interview for another role less than 10 minutes from home. I'll have to accept a lower salary, about $30-50K less I think, but managing my kids needs and being closer to home will be worth it. I can cut back on gas, food, car maintenance, hotel stays when the weather is bad, eventually health-related issues due to the stress. I get the feeling management is looking to push out everyone over 50 (that's me), and I've seen people quit without any notice or get fired and no one will say, "Larlo's retiring, let's all meet for drinks" and Larlo was there for a decade and everyone liked him, so no proper farewell?

So, yeah, I could be next, and I see the writing on the wall. "Good" jobs can quickly go bad. Better to take care of yourself and forego expensive treats for a while than tolerate stress and bullshit I don't need at this stage. 
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