Polish 50-somethings in corporate jobs: decades of sacrifice, fear of redundancy

Jan, a 54-year-old corporate employee, has worked in large companies since the 1990s, accepting a culture of overtime and all-night office sessions — without career advancement to show for it. Despite changing workplace norms, he still leaves the office last. His story reflects a wider anxiety among Polish workers in their 50s who feel overlooked and live in fear of losing their jobs.