[thdc]

I feel like I've been in this situation for the past year - the place I'm working at had a large culture shift for the worse.

I would change jobs, but I hate interviewing and everything else in the process, so instead I work at my standards and stopped trying to impose them on others.

I'm not satisfied at work, but personal projects and activities help fill the void (as a software engineer). I'm never sure if a down period is temporary or not, so I'll always tough it out for a bit.

I started looking for a new position very recently, though, since it's been long enough.

[tyleo]

> I'm not satisfied at work

I feel this somewhat but I’ve realized it’s somewhat seasonal and more a matter of perspective.

I’ve had good times and bad times at work and they just come and go. During the good times I double down on my work. I put in more because I get more out. During the bad times I focus on personal projects. I do the job as a professional but don’t waste time trying to knock it out of the park when I know I won’t.

I just look for fulfillment where it comes naturally and don’t try to squeeze it out where it doesn’t.

[BLKNSLVR]

Well said, well balanced.

[toast0]

> I would change jobs, but I hate interviewing and everything else in the process

Networking helps. Who did you work with in the past that meets your standards... Get in touch, ask them where they're working and if they know of any openings.

Often times you skip at least some screening BS, you may also get more of the interview time set for them convincing you to join, rather than trying to see if they want you. Depends on the place and the strength of recomendation.

[BLKNSLVR]

My satisfaction in my personal life is definitely what keeps me happy to grind away at my workplace (which isn't really too bad, but the will to take risks to actually improve seems "thin").

It can't last forever, though, so there's an inevitable reckoning on the horizon.