I already left the rat race, and my wife is joining me in a few months.
Congrats to you
And as I am over 55, I can say that I agree with you on the diversity issue. In fact I usually have a nice talk with the COL following the mandatory diversity training. I love to ask basic questions.
Like, please name 1 country in the history of mankind that became a Superpower of their time, that practiced diversity.
I will now name 4 Empires that took over their known world by using a monolithic cultural approach. Roman Empire, Chinese Dynasties, British Empire and lastly the American Empire. Each sought to make their world in their image; and the world prospered because of it. Furthermore, if Diversity was anything worthy, then diverse countries like India (1,000+ Dialects/languages, multiple religions ) would be kicking our butt. The USA would be cowering under the Canadian Defense umbrella.
My view is that those who preach diversity are demanding race and quotas to supercede capability, aptitude and experience.
I have yet to meet a Diversity Instructor that could defend their stance with anything other than I am required to teach and you are required to learn. It typically goes downhill from there. So, the COL tells me that I am uncooperative. I deal in facts. Thats what a true scientist does.