It is just a job; keep yer nose clean, yer arse covered, don't speak out of turn, volunteer for nothing, work yer hours and no more, suck up to the boss, keep up your union dues in case you have sue the bastards, lie vigorously in your annual performance review, you know the drill, while you rake in your meagre salary and look for something better.

You may be like me and depressed because you see too clearly and are more realistic than undepressed people - it moderation this can be a good thing, but not if you let things get out of perspective.

I had to look up what you do, it sounds rather impresssive: file: http://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs_and_c...62e&version=-1

At least you should have a good pension to look forward to, and with luck early retirement in a few years, that's what I am hanging on for anyway.