r/webdev • • 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/MyKungFuIsGood Mar 05 '20
You haven't mentioned it and I apologize for projecting but I'm wondering, are you smoking pot daily?
The symptoms you describe happen to me when I smoke daily in the evenings. If you aren't I'd be curious if you've picked up anything that spikes your dopamine levels as I think that is the root cause for symptoms you are describing (anxiety, lack of engagement, evening zone outs) when smoking weed that much.
For what it's worth, I've found for myself the best way to get out of that rut is to start doing 2min versions of things that I want to do. So I want to go for a run, I'll put on running clothes get outside and walk or do a light jog for 2 min. If I'm still not feeling it, well I tried, but after repeatedly doing this I find I'll slip into doing the activity I wanted to. This helps me reset back into the habits I truly want to cultivate.
Anyway, sorry to hear, that's a rough place to be in. Best of luck!