At the same time, reflecting on the 5-10% pockets of what you do now that you really enjoy that makes the rest worth it (or used to) might be an interesting exe

At the same time, reflecting on the 5-10% pockets of what you do now that you really enjoy that makes the rest worth it (or used to) might be an interesting exercise to let it shine a light on your path. See if there's other projects you can hop on or sit in on in your current job. Failing that, software development is something that you can sometimes create your own experience instead of getting it from a job. Join meetups, demonstrate what you are learning and present it, and let your network organically grow and you will by pass much of the application process or have it be a bit smoother. Domain switching can be greatly helped by cultivating relationships that don't just help you, but you also add value. This cycle may repeat it self for a while. Work is called work for a reason.