[grageth]

You either need to get out more or maybe re-evaluate if software development is for you.

I might just be lucky but I've never really gone more than 3 months where I'm not creating something new birthed from some idea of my own or someone else.

Personally, I love my career choice because I believe I get to create from nothing almost daily. Do I sometimes string together something I've used before? Sure. Are there times I get bored? Sure. But I find that's usually a state of mind and get over it pretty quick, or find some side project to feed my creative and problem-solving side while "going through the motions" that bring in the paycheck.

The way you phrase your statement reminds me of an interview I had with a guy that was constantly quitting jobs because he "Wasn't making a real difference and that's what he wanted in a job". That's a pretty big ask, and if you really feel that way start an organization that will do that. Or better yet. Keep moving that data, those buttons and tweaking those colors, earning money and then contribute to the causes you care about. Because I'm damn sure you'll be earning at least 20% more doing what you're doing now than you would be working for that non-profit. Take that extra cash and some of your free time and donate it.

To be a bit brutal, stop bitching. Life is what you make of it, either find the joy in what you do or go find something else that brings you joy. But don't belittle what people are doing. One of the people out there doing entry-level menial work is building the skills they need to one day build something that will benefit mankind.