You shouldn't have to work on interesting problems at work because Life is the most interesting problem. You should have as much time and mental resources as possible to handle that problem/puzzle.
Everytime I discover the meaning of Life, they change it. My point is, Life isn't a well-defined problem, and it shouldn't be, so it is more like a never-ending puzzle that you are free to go as deep as you want.
But there are parallels, and for example, multiple solutions can apply for the same issues, with plenty of different outcomes, positive or not.
Work, usually, comes with well-defined requirements which require specific solutions. Working on well-defined problems, and solving them, gives you knowledge and experience, which you can often apply to solving Life problems as well, but in a more systematic way than you did before.
It's an exercise for the mind which generalizes, the mind can then reuse those new skills out in the real world. Even more, solving difficult problems in a team environment, requires certain levels of communication, coordination and accommodation, which are also very important, if not the most important skills you can reuse to understanding and solving the puzzle of Life.
That is a very inspiring perspective on how work aids in dealing with life. I hope you do find work that provides challenging and meaningful problems for you to solve. You deserve it.
But there are parallels, and for example, multiple solutions can apply for the same issues, with plenty of different outcomes, positive or not.
Work, usually, comes with well-defined requirements which require specific solutions. Working on well-defined problems, and solving them, gives you knowledge and experience, which you can often apply to solving Life problems as well, but in a more systematic way than you did before.
It's an exercise for the mind which generalizes, the mind can then reuse those new skills out in the real world. Even more, solving difficult problems in a team environment, requires certain levels of communication, coordination and accommodation, which are also very important, if not the most important skills you can reuse to understanding and solving the puzzle of Life.