Many of the comments here are pointing out the pluses in a SWE job. But for the most part it's as they say "Putting lipstick on a pig" If you don't like the job

Many of the comments here are pointing out the pluses in a SWE job. But for the most part it's as they say "Putting lipstick on a pig" If you don't like the job there is very little anyone can point out to make it better. My suggestion is to start looking for a new career to get into. The advantage of being a software guy is that you can get paid well. Which gives you the opportunity to work for a bit earn enough money to then try other careers. Plan to move but start now.