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by Mz 4864 days ago
I read a book many years ago which suggested people have a unique pattern of energy available for different types of activities and they function best when they figure out how to get enough of each thing in their life but not too much. If you need more social outlet, you can try to get that outside of work. You can also do volunteer work to get "meaning" into your life.

If you are dead set on changing jobs or careers to resolve this, I recommend you get a copy of "What color is your parachute?" and do some informational interviews. As a teen, I considered becoming a physical therapist. Then I interviewed one. It was not what I had envisioned. I am so glad I figured that out before getting the education necessary to get the job instead of after.

We seem to generally do a poor job of helping people figure out what a job is really all about and how to find a good fit careerwise. Some people seem to just get lucky or try a lot of things until they stumble into something good.

You could also watch "Beyond Rangoon" and wonder what you really are looking for in terms of meaning. Then go hurl yourself headlong into meaning.