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by evanmoran 3132 days ago
I'd recommend you find a new company and product to work on. This sounds more like burnout and less like a problem with software. I've done windows, web, iOS, and now game programming. They are all different and it's quite fun to broaden your understanding of computer science. It's also amazing to try to apply yourself to new problems and new products. In short, there's always something new to learn, and if you're having trouble believing that, then it's time to change places!

At the same time I want to specifically react to your two points because I think your perception isn't accurate:

1) In my opinion, there is nothing easy about programming. If people around you think it's easy, you should find somewhere harder to work. You aren't growing anymore!

2) And to second what others in HN have said, doctors have it really hard right now. The school alone takes 6+ years and saddles you with high financial debt. Then the work can be pretty rote -- much more than software.

Keep in mind even at a new job it will take 2+ months to stop feeling burnout. I hope you find what you're looking for!