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I’m like you, regardless of what I do I don’t really enjoy it (been here 13 years) and I’ve found that for me personally when something becomes ‘work’ I lose interest/meaning in it. I’ve found doing something outside of work such as reading, picking up/dropping hobbies as I please is what I find more rewarding. It also helps me at work as there’s a clearer line between my work and my life outside of it. Not all of us are going to find our passion at work let alone working on something meaningful. Better to be aware of it and deal with it than just aimlessly wander around. Took me a decade to figure this out.
Struggling with this so much . I am aware of it but have not fully accepted it .
A part of me does not want to accept it. I’m just so good at “working” , so this part of me really wants to be good towards something I am passionate about :(
I’ll be honest with you: you seem to me one of those people who got caught on the message that “if you love your job, you’ll never have to work for a single day of your life”. Now add to that a couple of videos pf Steve Jobs, a motivational phrase by Elon Musk, the unrealistic expectations of many companies towards their employees, and you have your recipe for despair. The truth is - your job is there to give you money, not anything else. It was not invented so that you, or I, or anyone else for that matter, could fulfil our aspirations.
And I feel like the sooner you realise that, the better.
For context: I have a relatively high-paying job, I work at consulting doing what I think is important, and I volunteer frequently on causes I judge meaningful. But I don’t go to work whistling and singing every day. I never had a passion, even though multiple things spur my interest. I think you have unrealistic expectations about what’s expected of your job and at some point you need to realise that your priorities have changes and you would now rather spend 30 extra minutes with your family than work your ass off to earn a promotion or a higher salary. And that’s okay.
This 100%. It’ definitely preferable to have a job you don’t hate, but if you’re looking to work for fulfillment, you’re looking in the wrong place. It’s called work for a reason. Make your money and pay yourself first. That means maxing out your retirement accounts, your HSA, your savings, your vacations, etc. Work hard when you’re at work and shut it off when you’re not. Spend your free time on what you love, whether it’s family, video games, woodworking, etc. Then retire early with enough money in the bank to do what you love without the distraction of work.
Reading this makes me realize I probably need a therapist
Honestly d3, I never understood hunting or fishing and such, but I’m realizing it’s such a cathartic way to unplug and do something without technology. Me personally I’ve been running/biking, but the few times I’ve done it without my airpods and went completely tech free was so freeing!
(Although I did have FOMO of not capturing those miles in my run app haha)
How’s life outside of work? Hopefully there is a bright side in that. You’re definitely not alone in feeling the lack of motivation though. I think COVID makes it extra hard.
Amazing . Got married 3 months ago and I love my wife . Family is super supportive and caring as well .
Work life is just meaningless which is upsetting because it’s more than half the day
These responses make me feel like y’all are experiencing some level of depression potentially due to a chemical imbalance? I would agree seeing a doctor or therapist may put you on the right path to resolving whatever is wrong and getting on the path back to balancing the chemicals in your brain.
Thank you all for the positivity , and considerations . Really appreciate it!!! Next step is to call my counselor / therapist .
Comments here made me realize that life is good and I’m just fighting a battle in one aspect of my life . I usually considered therapy when all aspects are going down the drain
I feel you!! I don’t know if you need a therapist but would definitely benefit from talking to someone who treats this “loss status” as a growth stage vs. a mental health problem.
I feel exactly the same - lost a loved one last year and have been feeling life is meaningless and I’m lost. But I think keep reading and talking to people who doesn’t judge and understands humanity can help
This really makes me want to revisit my counselling / therapist . Last time she worked wonders because she asked the right questions that really made me think
I didn’t think I needed her because my personal life is so wonderful . But it seems like I can still use her for certain aspects of my life
Will look into philosophy as well . Real existential crisis haha . All the other books are great for a first read but you’re right ... they just become redundant and actioning is the hard part not the knowledge of such actions
Obviously I’m not the only one to say this, but it would probably be great to talk with a therapist. A non-biased third party can give you perspective you can’t get anywhere else.
Also, just remember that it’s ok to not be ok. Especially now.
Might want to check into any underlying health issues. Sometimes shifts in hormones or other deficiencies can cause mysterious mood swings. Could be nothing more than life being heavy right now, but sometimes our moods are affected with imbalances or underlying health issues. Could be worth looking into!
Glad to hear everything medically checked out. I’d maybe start checking into therapy options. I’m a big fan of therapy and think everyone should go, even if nothing partially traumatic happens. Putting aside time to think and talk about what’s going on with you is helpful. Also, being a funk is also ok. Just need to check in with yourself to see what you need and be patient with the feedback.
Try articulating what motivates you? Are you saving up for a long term goal?
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Yeah it's the same with me, I'm just doing this job to pay of my mortgage and after that I'll be changing jobs and working less to enjoy life more
Having a hobby helps. I use golf and woodworking as an outlet and it helps a ton. Hang in there. We’re all in the same boat.
I feel like solving problems within education, Econ development, etc. are pretty interesting/fulfilling. Do you think your work there was truly impactful or not really?
This is what bothers me more that I’m so privileged to be helping so many lives while making good money .... yet no fulfillment
I am 27 and don’t make half that