I left an investment bank for a stable corporate role at an insurance firm, and I am bored out of my absolute mind. I thought I wanted the 9-to-5 lifestyle, but the lack of adrenaline and the sheer bureaucracy of regular corporate life makes me want to scream by Tuesday morning. How do you adjust?

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