[cbanek]

Sadly, I think this is normal. I also find that after about 2 years, I start itching for a new challenge. You learn the most at a new job, new role, new team, just because everything is new. After a while, you learn a lot about your company, where things are, what has likely gone wrong, etc. This gets boring pretty fast. Being in a role long term is a totally different feeling than job hopping and building your resume. I don't think either is wrong, but they are very different.

Plus, if you're competent, your management chain may have problems giving you more work as you get faster, or promoted to the right level fast enough. If you really like your company, maybe switch teams? If not, switch companies? You're likely to get a salary bump, and probably harder work because you'll maybe get brought in at a higher level.

[zaneyard]

I find that I reach that half-life at a company too. After I sweep up the things that are in my control I start noticing all the other problems that are hard for me to affect and then I get complacent. I think I probably need a change of scenery. I have a 2 week vacation to Japan coming up so I think that will be a good time to clear my head and really get a chance to digest what is going on. Thanks for sharing your perspective with me, it helps a lot.

[cbanek]

That sounds amazing, I have always wanted to visit Japan! A change of scenery, and especially international travel I've found to be a great palette cleanser. Have a great trip and try to not think about work!

[zaneyard]

Thanks! I'm really excited; everyone I've talked to that has been there hypes it up a lot. I will definitely not be thinking about work haha.