Ask HN: I'm constantly bored at work, what should I do?

[leekh]

Like the title says. 2016 I switched jobs because I got bored. But now I'm in the same predicament. I have more fun on my side projects, but I don't have an opportunity to apply the skills at work. A friend of mine recommended that I go to grad school.

Who do I know if something is wrong with my environment or my expectations(or me)?

[oreuveni]

You are not wrong. Working on projects that are not your own can easily become boring and repetitive. Going to school is a good advice, as it opens your mind to more opportunities. You mentioned side projects. Why not invest your free time in a cool, potentially profitable, side project. Who knows? maybe you'll be able to quit your job and work on it full time eventually.

[CyberFonic]

It would help if you provided more details. Some obvious questions to get you started:

What exactly is your job role?

What sort of work do you have to do?

In what industry? What geographic area?

Are you given a small amount of easy work and get it done quickly?

Are you co-workers doing the same sort of work, or more interesting ones?

Can you ask your boss/manager for additional responsibility, work, etc?