Today, I received some unexpected news from my director: my position is being eliminated, and I’m being transferred to a department I know nothing about—IT. I started this job back in 2005 as a temp in the mailroom, eventually becoming a full-time facility technician. Over the years, I've navigated through two acquisitions and six office moves, and I’ve been working from home since our office closed in 2025. With new management in place, I feel increasingly disconnected from the company. I was actually hoping for a severance package, which would have given me three months' pay, but instead, I'm facing a role that doesn’t align with my skills. My only connection to IT is my experience with physical security, which is now being integrated into their department. I have no technical background, and I worry about my ability to handle the responsibilities that come with this transfer. Financially, I’m in a decent position, having saved over $1 million through investments, which provides me with about $3,000 a month in dividends. However, living in a high-income tax state means I’m paying a significant amount in taxes despite being a low wage earner. At 48 years old, single, and without kids, I’m considering my options. I’ve started looking for other jobs, but my lack of motivation after doing so little over the past year is holding me back. I’ve heard about people moving overseas to reduce living costs, and while I’m intrigued, I’m unsure how realistic that is for me. I also have a pension kicking in at 50, which adds another layer to my decision-making. What would you do in my situation?
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