I'm suddenly hating my job

[Ivebeenbetter]

I've worked for my current employer as a manager for nearly 25 years.
I'm a retail manager. My director and I have always worked closely.
He has recently sold some of his shares in the business which means I have a new boss.
I understand that when a new director comes in he will change many things but the changes being made are way too many and way too fast.
I manage a team of around 15 people, 60% of whom have been with me for 10+ years, some as long as 20 years.
Every single one of them is miserable. One has already resigned and almost certainly more will follow.
In addition to the above new guy is scrutinising everything I've done in the past and everything I am currently doing and it seems as though my longstanding boss has no trust or confidence in me anymore.
It's such an unhappy environment to be in and I dread going every single day.
I'm in my late 50's and don't feel a career change would suit.
Any advice? Should I just ride the storm?
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Sorry to hear this, sounds awful. I fear this won’t get any better, and the longer it goes on the worse it will get as you lose good/trusted teammates. I’d get looking for something new, you obviously have great experience. I think at least knowing you’ve one foot out the door might mentally help get through the bad days. Hope things improve whatever you decide.

So.... following on from my last post I took the decision to step down from my management role.
I called a meeting with old boss and new boss to break the news. Both were very surprised.
Old boss came back with an amazing ing package which will work financially for me.
You'd think I'd be happy right???
Now there's another spanner in the works. I've been approached and asked to consider a different role within the industry.
I'd be employed to do a similar job (not managing)
The salary is good. The other terms and conditions great. It seems like a no brainer except the fear of changing employer is crippling me.
After so long in one place I think I've become institutionalised!!!

It was a different industry and some 25 years ago, but my FIL was approached after a long time with the same company and persuaded to move for just a few years before his retirement. He negotiated a good package and I believe it worked out really well. He absolutely would relate to your "fear of changing employer". Good luck!

@GrassWillBeGreener
Thank you for your kind words.

Do it! I changed jobs in Feb this year after 25 years with my current employer. It was a huge step for me as I was so comfortable where I was but 7 months later I am flourishing and actually don't mind going into work anymore. Your horrible boss is still there and that won't change.

@honeyandfizz
I think there's a part of me that thinks I won't be able to do the new job. I've spent the last, I don't know how many years, knowing every aspect of my job inside out.
I guess I won't know until I try. It's not like it will be totally alien to me.
My heart is pounding as I type.
I'm not like this in any other aspect of my life! I'm not sure what's going on.

Dealing with endless changes and unhappy staff is just as hard as starting a new job.

Part of the struggle, I'm sure, is that I'm putting so much pressure on my self to make a decision right now.
As it is at the moment I've agreed to carry on just as I am until they find a replacement for me. I'm ok with that as I know there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I'm going to do a 'shadow day' for the new position in a couple of weeks.
That will surely help with my decision.
I just need to find a way to let it go until then.
I suppose I'm just looking to hear that this is normal for some people.
Y'all have been great though.
Thank you.