Thirty years in the same government office, and next month I clear out my desk for good. I protected things most people will never know were at risk, and I'm proud of that. But I walked in believing I could change the world, and I'm walking out having learned to just keep the lights on.
More people experience this than they realize.
You are leaving a life of public service proud of what you saved but grieving the idealism the system slowly wore away.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.