Hey there, it sounds like you're feeling the burnout from being a software engineer, which, after working with lots of engineers in the past, isn’t that uncommo

Hey there, it sounds like you're feeling the burnout from being a software engineer, which, after working with lots of engineers in the past, isn’t that uncommon. It's totally understandable, given how fast the technology and tools are changing and the amount of time and effort you have to put in just to get things working. I’ll drop a small plug here since I was in the same spot as you a couple of months back (I worked as a PM consultant in the software industry, rather than as a software engineer). That’s when I decided to make my “last call” in the PM world, and set a goal of getting back into engineering, because I’ve burned out in the PM role. I’ve decided to pick up Rust since it was (and still is) a very loved/trendy language. And the fact that it’s difficult to write shitty code sealed the deal. Since I’ve had some background in Javascript, I’ve naturally opted-in for web development in Rust and just the sheer amount of knowledge you need to soak in was overwhelming, let alone everything else that revolves around backend development (mainly infrastructure/devops). At that time, I’ve stumbled upon shuttle (cloud development platform for Rust) which takes that whole devops layer out of the scope, letting you focus only on writing clean & efficient Rust code, without any residue. Fast-forward a couple of months; I work at shuttle (hence the plug mention), as part of a "new career" and I'm finally happy again. I feel like this might be something that might spark that love towards engineering and problem-solving, if you are willing to put in the time to learn a new language. But let’s disregard that ‘potential solution’. Remember that it's important to prioritize your mental health and well-being. If the stress from your job is getting to be too much, it might be worth exploring a different career path or taking a break to recharge. What helped me is a 2-week long trip to a village in the mountains without any technology; just nature, air, and calmness. It really changed the outlook I have on everything and it got me in a better state to do some much-needed decisions. I wish you the best