> I remember thinking after the first few weeks on my entry-level job that this couldn't possible be the horrible "working world" I have seen relatives complain

> I remember thinking after the first few weeks on my entry-level job that this couldn't possible be the horrible "working world" I have seen relatives complain about all their lives. I really don't think any job in the honeymoon phase is going to be soul crushing like most people that complain are complaining about. It's when you are at that job for years and you are one or more of the following: underpaid, undervalued, understimulated, hostile work politics, no promotion path, no ownership, micromanaging, irresponsible deadlines, herculean deadlines because of mismanagement, underworked, overworked, etc. pick your poison but it's almost never apparent when you are a few weeks in what is lacking at said job(if any). I do enjoy going into the office but it does also grind on you when you have to commute every day for a substantial part of it, and you have the monotony of it all. of course not every job is like that but the ones that are exhibit those traits imo.