Do you know what you'd rather be doing instead of writing software? Because, if you do, then you should probably make a list for yourself. On that list you do

Do you know what you'd rather be doing instead of writing software? Because, if you do, then you should probably make a list for yourself. On that list you do this: #1: Job I don't like. #10: Job I want. Steps #2 through #9 should be the next N things you need to do to do whatever it is you'd rather be doing. Software is not the only place for smart people to work, a lot of people burn out or discover that it's just the wrong career for them. Don't force yourself to work in an industry that you don't like. You're young, and it's far better to work towards something different now instead of wasting away doing something you hate. Fortunately for you, the world rewards smart people these days; regardless of the field. You'll do fine anywhere if you did fine in software.