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Re:Ask HN: How do you find a job that makes you happy? by ldjkfkdsjnv on Saturday April 02, 2022 @02:40AM (#30886283)
You want to know something, I don't think theres anything wrong with you. I think working, atleast in the way that we do in America, is draining and soulless. Even in highly paid positions with intellectually engaging work. I took two years off; I rage quit during a period of existential anxiety. A few months later, all of my anxiety and depression disappeared. For 18 months I was very happy, read novels, relaxed with family etc. Eventually that came to an end, I've been at my current job two years, it's a constant struggle. I am always fighting the urge to quit.
Re:Ask HN: How do you find a job that makes you happy? by tiefquart on Saturday April 02, 2022 @10:14AM (#30888436)
Damn, are you me? I quit my job in IT consulting some years ago and switched to a governement QC posiion. Still, I struggle and with covid and remote working even more.

I often ask myself what`s wrong with me, but I can definately say my mental health is more and more fucked up since I joined the workforce. I always had my fears and insecuriies, but that 9 to 5 lifestyle really pushes me to the edge.

Maybe it really is the wrong job after all.

Re:Ask HN: How do you find a job that makes you happy? by ldjkfkdsjnv on Saturday April 02, 2022 @10:12PM (#30893690)
Yeah quitting the 9 to 5, I saw such a huge difference in mental health. It actually took a few months of unemployment for me to fully feel well. It was bliss. But alas, I am back working and back in the same trap.
Re:Ask HN: How do you find a job that makes you happy? by charles_f on Sunday April 03, 2022 @03:10AM (#30895057)
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