You haven't found a fulfilling purpose outside of a job then. There was a period in my life where I didn't need to work for a year. I spent it reading books, supporting my friends, exploring my city on bike, learning an instrument, and creating art (which I would show at monthly events). It was way more fulfilling than any job I've had.

Sometimes I get this feeling that most people here are not actually interested in tech, it is just a paycheck. Difference is that I would do my job even if I wasn’t paid anything at all.

I think most people here love tech. They just hate having to use / build tech in a toxic work environment. I'm happy you found a work environment that lets you fully explore your passion.

You could replace your job with pursuits of person interests. I would rather devote my life to a plethora of hobbies than a career.

> would rather devote my life to a plethora of hobbies than a career.

Such as?

Gardening, wood working, painting, flying, traveling, hiking, just to name a few