Twenty years ago, I was enjoying my job and looking forward to my retirement. Ten years ago I was made redundant after suffering injuries (which could not be fully proven) at work, then had to work on minimum rate before retiring on a much reduced pension. Then, Covid came, so I am stuck in this cold, wet, miserable country and can't even go on holiday! What has changed? Not much for the better! I am fairly lucky, to have moved to a sleepy coastal resort, so we are out of the rat race and Covid hot spots.
All the best for your move. Stay safe.