I have similar problems. Here's my advice: Do the best you can. At least your code can be done the right way. If management forces you to not do things the ri

I have similar problems. Here's my advice: Do the best you can. At least your code can be done the right way. If management forces you to not do things the right way, then when it blows up, it's their fault, not your fault. In that case, you need to compartmentalize. Your job is not your life. The shitty code you get paid to work on does not define your talent or your worth as an engineer. If you do your best to fix it but nobody cares and you just get beaten down... that is not your fault! Don't stress out about it. If you struggle to compartmentalize, that's okay. Some people are better at it than others. But in that case, you might want to start looking for other work.