@ohlookwhatsthat Firstly, you are not alone. I'm going through something similar. I'm used to staying at jobs a long time (years at a time)...but 8 months into my current job, and what should have been my dream job, and I am already seeking a new job. And my job before that, I was there only 7 months. Something about these last 2 jobs where i am burnt out and unhappy. And my current job - again, should be my dreamjob at least in title - but its far from it. Before i started looking for a new job, lately i have been coping with what @mytailorisrich suggested: "...try to find ways to relax in the evenings and weekends...". That seems to work a little. It certainly does not solve the issues that i'm feeling, but it helps cope...while i figure out my next step. Honestly, as a technologist, i frankly don't know if i should go to yet another tech job - and risk encountering yet another crappy situation - or pivot to a different career? Of course pivting comes with a liklely lowering of salary, so there's that to contend with - if i choose that route.

I'm sorry that i don't have a solution for you. But i just wanted to say that you are not alone. Maybe try exercise or some other distraction...again to help cope woith things. Who knows, maybe as you do these other coping activities, maybe you wil stumble on what your solution could be? Good luck, feel better, and hang in there! If you wish to chat, feel free to reach out; my HN profile has my contact info.