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If you can afford to take time and do a less demanding job, go for it. Restaurants are great for addressing programmer stress for a few reasons:

- when you're done for the day, you're done for the day

- you make a thing and then immediately see people smiling and happy

- interfacing with many people of many walks of life, everyone eats.

The fact that you noticed a pattern, or a problem, and knew the steps to address it in a way that wouldn't leave you idle is significant and shouldn't be disregarded. For that reason, I think you'll find your peace and it looks like you already know the way. Take care and good luck on the next leg of your journey!