35 Years in the Same Office—Retiring and No One Cares?! 😳

After 35 years of driving to the same government office, my retirement is just days away. I always imagined my last week would feel special, maybe even bittersweet. But honestly, it’s like I’m invisible. Most of my old colleagues are long gone, and the new faces barely know my name. I’m in senior management, but there’s no exit interview, no farewell, just a quick handover of keys and equipment. My pension and benefits are sorted, but emotionally, I feel completely overlooked. Was it always this impersonal, or is this just how things end now? I can’t help but feel disappointed and a little lost. Has anyone else gone through this? How did you cope with such an underwhelming goodbye? I’d really appreciate your advice. 😔 #Retirement #WorkplaceLoneliness #CareerTransition #JobCareer #Career