[vikmals]

I think its already too late for me. I've seen too many negative posts about working as a software engineer that I would rather choose to create something on my own.

I've spent most of my spare time programming stuff for Minecraft, because I liked the game and the challenge + appreciation from others. I could programm all night long for this game. Sadly the motivation has faded.

Nowadays I am constantly scrolling hn, watching yt videos etc. in the hope to find something that finally sparks my interest again.

Not sure if I can find this in a 9 to 5 job.

[Probiotic6081]

Get out while you still can! I think a lot of software engineers are only content with their job because they're unaware to the alternatives to working as a corporate drone. You might be good at it and it might comfortably bring in a lot of money but it doesn't sound like that's what you truly care about so they're not really convincing arguments.