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There are those days, aren't there? Sometimes you really just get sick of hearing about everybody's issues. Or it's just exhausting having to get everyone to collaborate and try to move in the same direction. Somehow I'm always able to get that fatigue out of my system and get back to work.
Retire
Well, I think it is extremely important for you to remember that it is too late to make a change. Take a little time and about your skill set and interests and see what career opportunities might fit your circumstances. But it is never too late to make a change and find your joy in life. Good luck for you.
25+ years? How close are you to retirement?
Can you change your job to involve less people management? Maybe instead of having 10 reports who each have 5 reports, you have 5 reports with 10 each?
Is there a certain part of people management you don't like? For example you don't like managing new graduate hires? Maybe you switch to a role where you manage more mature professionals who need less handholding?