WEll sounds like we have alot in common! Im a very loyal person too! Though my marriage wasn't really a marriage at all the last 8 years, and I was aware of that, I was willing do to whatever it took to work things through. But when the other half isn't willing, what can you do?
Im the same way with jobs! Ive been with the same place for 5 years (my first job outside the home after being a stay at home mom for 10 years) and the turnover there is quite high. The place is a hard place to work for, due to a new company buy out and them tightening the rope so tight on finances. Yet Im still there! Ideally I want to leave but with such a small town, Im very lucky to have what I have. However rumor has it there will be a major set back in hours, so Im going to have to find something else for sure. Probably work 2 jobs!
So I understand Matt. I get it. If you have a strong loyalty and commitment to your loved ones, plus many 1/4 of a century of hard work put into it, that;s definitely something to mourn the loss of. And it's not a quick mourning either!