I agree with you on all points. There is a different approach that I've been following to some success. Break these 4 things into two pieces. Turn "work" into

I agree with you on all points. There is a different approach that I've been following to some success. Break these 4 things into two pieces. Turn "work" into work and just make it #4. Punch the clock, limit overtime, try to treat it like a blue collar job. In your spare time, find the other fulfillment. Whether it is volunteering or a hobby (you can teach others too!) or creation, you can find the meaning you are missing at work here instead. I design board games. This prevents me from side projects which are just more hours sitting at a computer. It is different and pushes different skills and even as I make these, it is something tangible I can hold and show others and even have fun playing. Then there is the whole benefit of going to conferences or game nights with other like minded individuals. This also tends to create happiness from within instead of externally. It breaks you from the "as soon as [event]" or "if only [event]" mindsets that can lock you in inaction.