[IVirOrfeo]

If you are so sure that you can get a good job in the private sector, put out some feelers before you leave. Worst case scenario, no one interesting responds,you can work on an idea and foundation for a startup at work.

Personally, the people surrounding you should not be the reason why you are frustrated or enthused, it should be about the work. If the work is getting you down, talk to your manager about what you just said to us. I think you will find that he will be most interested in maintaining a capable individual and find many opportunities for you to do fascinating work, on a higher level.

[mode0]

Good point. I have a meeting with my manager this week to talk about various things, and I hope to bring up the subject.

As for the people - we spend a considerable amount of time in the workplace, and for me, respecting my coworkers is important to me. So I'm not sure I can totally focus on the tech side of things. On the other hand, if the people were great, but I was stuck doing vb6 development, I'd also be looking to leave. Then again, maybe it is me and not my coworkers. I don't know.

Hopefully I will be posting some links on HN in the future to some apps I built!