[CuriouslyC]

I used to get excited by side projects, but at this point I can't get motivated unless I'm 100% sure it'll have a payoff. That could mean scratching my own itch, or doing a proof of concept for a major change at work that already has buy-in, but side projects that are just to learn a tech stack, pad my Github or a "maybe" side hustle are non-starters.

Part of that is mild depression and part of it is early burnout, but the majority of it is recognizing that most side projects are a waste of time, and if I'm going to "waste" time I'd rather it be hanging out with my kid or playing video games.