How to survive notice period and new job

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After 15 years with the same company, at the grand old age of 57 I have a new job! I havent enjoyed my present job for a while now, terrible management and lack of support. In the 15 years I have been in post I have seen over 100 members of staff leave (yes really!). I used to love my job but gradually I have found myself becoming more and more anxious and depressed every day. The nail in the coffin was that not of the people I worked for wished me a Happy Christmas or card - nothing! I have only taken a few days off sick when I had a terrible accident about 10 years ago and been totally loyal.
Anyway I have been offered a new post - better holidays, better pay and fewer hours but I am terrified to leave the security blanket I have created for myself and move on into the big bad world.
Could any wise Mumsnetters advise me whether they have been in a similar situation and how it worked for them? My family are worried I will stay where I am and be unhappy until I retire! I am really struggling at the thought of being the new girl again at 57. Many thanks.

Congratulations on been offered your new job!
I get how scary it can be, but they wouldn't have offered you the role if they didn't think you were suitable. Hopefully they have a full induction plan for you, so you can get to know people a bit.

I've been the "new girl" many times over, All I can say is just be yourself! People are a lot more welcoming thank you would think.

Sounds like the change would be good for you!

Wishing you lots of success in your fabulous new role!

@Phoenix9 that is so kind of you. Thank you so much for your kind words.

Congratulations on the new job. Starting over again and being the new person is daunting. I've been there recently after many many years at the same organization. It worked out fine. I settled in quick, colleagues were mainly very helpful which made a huge difference. I left because I wanted to go in a different direction work wise. You say you are unhappy where you work at the moment so you may as well try something else - with better pay, hols and fewer hours it's worth a try.