When I was 27 I felt similar in a way to what you do now - I was not excited about sitting at a desk or staring at a screen and didn't want that for the rest of

When I was 27 I felt similar in a way to what you do now - I was not excited about sitting at a desk or staring at a screen and didn't want that for the rest of my life. My biggest advice for you is to not be afraid of your job. There are always more jobs, and given how smart you are, you won't have much problem getting one. Save up a little money ($5k or $10k) and quit your job. DO something entirely different. I'd only seen snow twice in my life when I showed up at a ski resort to start working there - I got a job as a lift operator (helping people get on the chair lifts). I LOVED it. Outside every day. Super fun (and crazy) people to work with. Virtually no money, but lots of fun. Years later I became a snowboard instructor, ski patroller, kayak guide and other random things. When I'm low on money I can go back to development, but I try to avoid that if possible ;) So don't be afraid of your job, and anyone that tells you that you should be isn't really worth listening to. Make some changes, do something different, see what happens. Life is an adventure, so start having them!