Ultimately only you can make this decision for yourself; if it were me personally, I wouldn't want to have a job or career (or hobby for that matter) that I hat

Ultimately only you can make this decision for yourself; if it were me personally, I wouldn't want to have a job or career (or hobby for that matter) that I hated, no matter how much I liked the output. Which is perhaps why some people start software development companies...? I have heard of people who absolutely hated programming, but were extremely good at it and made great money, so they continued to do it. But they hated every minute and couldn't wait to get back home. That doesn't sound like a fun existence to me, but I know honestly I am lucky to have a career as an SWE as something I love to do. Most people don't have that luxury. Most people are lucky if they have a job they can tolerate, let alone love. Many more have jobs they dislike, but they can do them well, and go home later to unwind. So "is it ok"? Again - only you can answer that, but I would say for some people - maybe many - outside of SWE - would say that yes, it is ok to stay in a job you loathe.