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Shinamae

Oreo

Def time to leave and find something else.I work in the care sector and they are always on the look out for older women to do part time work, often things like coming in to help with teas or lunches.

So do I I work 18 hours a week in a high dementia care home the money is rubbish, but the job satisfaction is amazing..

And I’m 70..

Oreo

Def time to leave and find something else.I work in the care sector and they are always on the look out for older women to do part time work, often things like coming in to help with teas or lunches.

So do I I work 18 hours a week in a high dementia care home the money is rubbish, but the job satisfaction is amazing..

Difficult though RainbowsandUnicorns when there are bills and a mortgage to be paid.

It is soul destroying going into work when you hate your job. I was in your position and in the end I just left. I knew in my heart of hearts that nothing would change. I had worked there for over 20 years, but that meant nothing, I was just a line on the balance sheet.

The day I left, I handed in my pass and just walked away, I didn't look back and I've never been back. I am so much happier now..

It’s miserable dreading going into work. Cutting to three days a week is a good idea but would also have a word with a manager if you can. They won’t want to lose you presumably given your long service and experience.
Otherwise maybe you can look for something else or perhaps if you can manage financially you might think about leaving,

Def time to leave and find something else.I work in the care sector and they are always on the look out for older women to do part time work, often things like coming in to help with teas or lunches.

I think it would be a good idea to start looking around and applying for a post that appeals. I assume you wish to remain in retail?
In the meantime, is there someone in a more senior role you could approach to voice your concerns, particularly with regard to the cigarette kiosk and lotto? How do your colleagues feel - could you perhaps voice these concerns as a group rather than on your own?

I sympathise Lucy your post is so similar to a message from my daughter about her job as a community mental health nurse. Seems job satisfaction and good managerial skills are a thing of the past.
I hope things improve for you.

What do your colleagues think? You're loyal and hard working, you deserve to be happy in work

I think when you dread going into work it's time to think about a new one. You have so much experience I'm sure it will be easy to find new work. In some companies the staff are always happy so it may be worth applying to them.