This isn’t about me but for my dad.
My dad has been with his company for 30+ years working with heavy machinery. After hitting his 30 year mark he was considering on retiring fairly soon. He’s much older now and he understands his body isn’t the same.
A few years ago his company had been bought out. Everything the original company had promised him had been wiped out and now he’s too scared to retire for fear of losing his insurance.
He recently had a fall at work, usually a fall doesn’t seem like much, but with the way he landed he ended up overstretching some muscles in his arm and ankle.
They had to put him his arm in a cast and he has a slight limp. After a few days of being out he started getting messages asking when he plans on returning. He struggles to stand up from his seat. I can see him stressing about this.
30+ years for what? For a pat on the back and a handshake? For a “Great job!”?
When he hit his 30 year mark he was given a paper certificate acknowledging his loyalty for the company. My mom was pissed, she ordered him a plaque instead, with a photo of him posing with the company logo.
Company loyalty doesn’t mean shit.