You thought your work life will be an exciting adventure. This is misguided expectation, as it only happens for a very small minority of people, most of whom ar

You thought your work life will be an exciting adventure. This is misguided expectation, as it only happens for a very small minority of people, most of whom are privileged (born in advanced countries, very talented and hard-working, having a LOT of luck to end up in a spot which is genuinely satisfying). I think you need to go through the grieving process that will end up with acceptance that your life will not end up being what you had hoped, and then find a new purpose, other than work and career.