This might not be the best place to put this but will try.
Am 52, have been contracting for past 4-5 years in temp roles, some longer than others. Have had permanent job interviews in past year or so, did fairly well but didn't get them. Currently working on a contract due to end the end of this month but been there since last November. They sold it to me as 'this role will be advertised on a permanent basis and you should apply' plus lots of training/L&D ops too. The organisation isn't really my area of interest and EA's (which I'm one) only stay in this role for a year then they move on to other roles (it's in central gov).
My main thing is - I feel disillusioned with work. I want/need to retrain but not 100% sure about where. I just feel a lot of the time I CBA but am way too young and can't afford to retire nor go part time yet. Could do a 4 day week.
So, is this normal? I used to have a lot of enthusiasm for work but now, I really don't! My two best friends are similar, one's an auditor in construction and other works in comms in religious field. Both can't wait to retire.