What about trying to work for a different type of company rather than the usual startup/blue-chip/software shop? I worked for about 6 years in the industry, bu

What about trying to work for a different type of company rather than the usual startup/blue-chip/software shop? I worked for about 6 years in the industry, but I got thoroughly bored in every single job. Either the work was too boring, or I finished it too quickly, or a combination. I never lasted more than a year or two in any job. For the last 14 years I've been running my own business, which is a lot better (more interesting work, less stress, etc.) However I will admit that I got quite lucky in building a niche product that people wanted to pay money for. If I had to get a 'proper' job again, I think I would be in the same position as you - there just aren't that many interesting and fulfilling software jobs out there. I would probably consider doing something completely different, like driving taxis, being a commercial pilot, or manual labour. If you're in a full-time job, consider doing contracting. Depending on what country you live in, it can be very lucrative and easy to find short-term work. The UK has lots of opportunities, Canada and the US less so. Unfortunately most of the work is pretty boring, but at least you only have to do it for a while before moving on. Also consider taking a lower salary but working in a more fulfilling environment. Maybe working for a non-profit or something along those lines. Or going to the other end of the scale, consider working for google. You get an incredible salary and work on fascinating projects.