I had a somewhat similar experience. Working on various projects for specific clients isn't so exciting. Although I must admit I learned the most from it, but I

I had a somewhat similar experience. Working on various projects for specific clients isn't so exciting. Although I must admit I learned the most from it, but I never felt that it's what I'm cut out to do. I think the difference between working on an application vs doing a contract work is having someone mandate to you what you have to do and when you have to do it, vs deciding yourself what you want to work on.