If I may suggest a life tip, stop actively looking for meaningful work at once. Or give your career a pass and work for a non-profit you truly believe in. Some

If I may suggest a life tip, stop actively looking for meaningful work at once. Or give your career a pass and work for a non-profit you truly believe in. Some jobs are meaningful; some are less; some aren't at all. The more important part actually is to have people who appreciate who you are and what you do around them. Your boss and colleagues; but also end-users. If you ever get to meet end-users telling you how you much you've been improving their lives, that is certifiably fulfilling and meaningful. (If you don't take it from me, take it from Randy Paush.) Also, consider building a family at some point. YMMV, but if you're looking for something meaningful to do in your life, I cannot find words to state how much more fulfilling making a spouse happy and educating a child is compared to work.