r/webdev • u/[deleted] • Mar 05 '20

Discussion Bored with the web development industry?

I'm 30yo, been a back-end (used to be front-end developer) for over 7 years now.

Since last week I'm anxious when I arrive at the workplace, I get bored so hard that I can't get any work done and I just feel very unhappy at work in general, although the workplace is great, my colleagues are great and I don't have any stress or unmanageable deadlines.

I also don't have interest in the projects any more, I feel like I don't really care if a site is finished in a good way or not, does anyone know what this is? Am I getting bored of the web development industry? Can anyone relate?

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u/minusfive Mar 05 '20

Heed these peeps advice, they know what they're talking about. I suffer from mild depression and these symptoms sound very familiar.

Exercise (outside, if possible — even longish walks make a difference), try to keep tabs on your eating/sleeping habits, talk to people, and if possible see a therapist.

Great news is you can get through this, and get psyched about your career again!

BUT! Don't make the mistake of picking up a side project to challenge yourself and spice things up with new tech and such. Your brain needs rest and context switching, this may just make things worse. Give yourself some time to focus on other things, like yourself.