While i respect the other commenters in fintech and adtech and such (to each their own), just to give you an alternate perspective, i've been working in the hea

While i respect the other commenters in fintech and adtech and such (to each their own), just to give you an alternate perspective, i've been working in the health care and then the renewable energy sector my entire working life (~20 years), aside from a quick jaunt into insurance for a couple months, and i have to say that, at least to me, the industry definitely matters (hence why i was only in insurance for a couple months before i bailed). It matters very much to me to know that i'm working towards a cause that i feel is helping the world rather than something that is, for lack of a better phrase, sucking off its tit. Yes, you absolutely should try to define your life more by what you do when you're NOT working for someone else, but the reality is our work life takes the majority of our productive energy. If you're feeling dead inside because you're putting all your energy into something you don't believe in, you should start applying for companies you can really see yourself feeling proud to be a part of. That said, the industry isn't the only factor, i would say even more important is the company culture and the people you work with (further supporting the arguments of the commenters in fintech and adtech). I have worked at a company in renewables that had a terrible culture that forced me to move on, even though i loved what we were providing. At the end of the day, whatever it takes for you to feel satisfied with the work you've done is no less than you should settle for. I wish you the best in your quest for happiness.