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>If you are miserable in your current workplace, the only real change you can make is moving to job that brings you joy.

I have no doubt some people manage to find this, but at this point I want a job that pays well and is tolerable, I've done the fun job for less money enough to know I'm terrible at predicting what's going to be "fun" to work on.

If I'm paid more I need to sell less of my time and get to find things that are enjoyable without my livelihood being tied up with it.

[astura]

Work is work, not personal entertainment. Once one learns to accepts that, they will be in a much, much better path to life satisfaction.

Definitely look for a job with high pay, good benefits, lots of time off, etc., etc., But it's extremely unlikely you're going to find one that actually brings you joy - so learn to live with that.