I think your sentiment is very common, and I’ve started writing about the underlying feeling. The answer is no, if the answer is no for you. It turns out that

I think your sentiment is very common, and I’ve started writing about the underlying feeling. The answer is no, if the answer is no for you. It turns out that people fall into one of two buckets: either your job doesn’t take over your mind, or it does. And when it does, it becomes difficult to do anything else without neglecting the job. Most jobs are 90% meetings and docs. This is roughly the definition of a job. Startups are the exception, but those will definitely take over your mind. My creativity level has been in the basement for the last year or so. It happens. Don’t try to fight it; try to be happy. In my experience it’s the only way to restore my creativity.