First, you need to get over the popular idea that the only way to do something great is to create a start up which gets bought for millions of dollars. That's r

First, you need to get over the popular idea that the only way to do something great is to create a start up which gets bought for millions of dollars. That's really flashy and everybody likes having millions of dollars, but there's plenty of other ways to do great, important things. It sounds like you're not excited about your new job. I understand that you took it anyway because you have financial obligations to your family, and that's great. But the solution is obvious; look for another job and/or do something you ARE excited about in your spare time. It's up to you if you don't actively dislike the job you're taking, it just doesn't excite you, then maybe doing that full time and working on something exciting in your spare time is the way to go. If you find your new job miserable, then look for a new one.