> how does one identify things that they could be good at? Being "good at" things isn't the problem. I bet you're good at many things! But it sounds like every

> how does one identify things that they could be good at? Being "good at" things isn't the problem. I bet you're good at many things! But it sounds like everyone around you is also good at those things. Looks like you've identified the two possible solutions: 1) become good at something that sets you apart, or 2) surround yourself with people who don't have your skillset (ie, new career path.) I don't know enough about you to make a good suggestion for new career paths, so I'll focus on the "new skill" angle. To develop valuable skills, follow the pain. Every team has things they hate to deal with. Find those things. Learn how to make them less painful. If you can find pleasure in the difficulties of the painful thing, that's ideal. If not, you can at least take pleasure in the fact that your coworkers will love you for saving them from the pain. Then you'll have an easier time getting new jobs. You can walk in and say, "I'm good at that thing your team hates dealing with." It's not enough to get you hired every time, but it sets you apart.