There is a new manager at my workplace

He has been here for a month and is an over zealous micro manager.
The place is no longer the harmonious work site it once was.
So I have decided to look for work elsewhere.
I have lodged an application yesterday. I will not delude myself, at 64, the odds of my even getting an interview are very slim.
Should no interviews be forthcoming then I will grit my teeth and do what is required in this job, without enthusiasm.

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Gusman · 61-69, M

A wrong plate was cut by an operator - not myself - my leading hand informed the manager.
He stated - If it happens again a written warning will be given.
Company policy is that when mistakes occur no one will be reprimanded. Report the error and it will be rectified.
If the same person continues to make mistakes then appropriate written warnings will be instigated.

I approached the manager querying his response.
Stating to him, that Joe Para... the bigger boss, has reiterated the above response to mistakes.
I asked the manager if company policy has changed.
He backtracked saying it was a miscommunication. Which I do not believe but never said that to him.
The guy is trying to have the workforce cower to his will.
Of the 6 workers here, one is leaving next month and three others - including myself - are looking for work elsewhere.

GerOttman · 61-69, M

I got hired 3 years ago at 67, sometimes a little age doesn't hurt as much as you might think.

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AmericanAvenger · 56-60, M

@GerOttman Yes - that skill set works for older workers - younger workers are not clamoring for it and experience can't be replaced easily

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@AmericanAvenger oddly enough, I had no experience at all. It was a complete career change. There were "circumstances". Kind of a perfect opportunity at the exact right time.

AmericanAvenger · 56-60, M

@GerOttman GReat - some luck is needed once you get past 60. I have never had much. I don't have a network or special set of skills that are marketable in my area or years of experience in one place as my longest job was only 10 years. I fear that I am fucked

AmericanAvenger · 56-60, M

Good idea - stay with the job until they make you leave - I was laid off 2 years ago and no one will hire me. I cant get interviews on any legit jobs - just bullshit high turnover, commission only, no benefits gigs. It is humiliating and demoralizing. I just turned 60.