I feel like I have a meaningful job now. I'm certainly not making a large impact on the world, but I'd like to think there's a small number of people out there

I feel like I have a meaningful job now. I'm certainly not making a large impact on the world, but I'd like to think there's a small number of people out there who would appreciate my work if they knew what I do. I've also worked bullshit jobs where I seriously felt that standing by a roadside with a sign that says "new car wash" would have been a more valuable use of my time. It is emotionally draining, at least for me. Having been in both situations, trying to find meaning outside of work didn't cut it for me. For many people, our jobs are a large part of our lives and our identity, so when our jobs lack meaning, it's simply too great a void to fill outside of work. Of course, I can't speak for everyone. People are diverse, and I'm sure there are lots of people who couldn't care less if they work a bullshit job, so long as they get paid every couple weeks. But there are also lots of people who want to take pride in their work. Heck, if you're commenting here on hackernews, good chance you fall under the latter group.