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Everything has lost its appeal

SDET

SDET

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I'm in a boring work contract that pays well, but the work is substantially below my skill level. I have made three sex tourism trips already in 2019; I can say that I'm tired of it for a good long while. My five years in Dallas has been a string of one micromanager after another where pursing either software or data excellence is not on the menu, only conformity and an "agree or leave" culture. I'm just forcing my way through each day. I need to stay focused to change my job situation, hopefully soon. Nothing in my life interests me.
 
Have you considered self-employment (consulting?) as an alternative?
 
You... Poor Thing?

Is that what you want me to say?

I mean if getting paid well for work you find boring and then using that money to exploit vulnerable women in 3rd world countries just isn't doing it for you anymore... Perhaps get a hobby that doesn't involve being a creepy asshole, Train sets or something perhaps?
 
SDET said:
I'm in a boring work contract that pays well, but the work is substantially below my skill level. I have made three sex tourism trips already in 2019; I can say that I'm tired of it for a good long while. My five years in Dallas has been a string of one micromanager after another where pursing either software or data excellence is not on the menu, only conformity and an "agree or leave" culture. I'm just forcing my way through each day. I need to stay focused to change my job situation, hopefully soon. Nothing in my life interests me.
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You always have the choice to move on. But if the job pays well it also opens other doors for you.

If you find a creative or engaging hobby or activity that gives you an emotional lift, something that puts the heart and soul back into you whether that is working with horses or rock climbing or volunteering or taking up painting or building something--the possibilities are endless--you might find boring and unsatisfying work not so big a deal. You tolerate it in return for a good income that allows you to pursue what makes your heart sing.
 
Jetboogieman said:
You... Poor Thing?

Is that what you want me to say?

I mean if getting paid well for work you find boring and then using that money to exploit vulnerable women in 3rd world countries just isn't doing it for you anymore... Perhaps get a hobby that doesn't involve being a creepy asshole, Train sets or something perhaps?
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Your tone is inconsequential to me. I'm trying to get interested in HackerRank.com . I'm hoping that will take hold. I like dealing with smart people who have ideas. I even expect that of those "vulnerable women".
 
SDET said:
I'm in a boring work contract that pays well, but the work is substantially below my skill level. I have made three sex tourism trips already in 2019; I can say that I'm tired of it for a good long while. My five years in Dallas has been a string of one micromanager after another where pursing either software or data excellence is not on the menu, only conformity and an "agree or leave" culture. I'm just forcing my way through each day. I need to stay focused to change my job situation, hopefully soon. Nothing in my life interests me.
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OMG! You died and everyone forgot to tell you of your passing.
 
You could play Grand Theft Auto. That's basically the same as your vacations.
 
Become a ruthless mercinary. Lots of travel and excitement. Pay is pretty good if you don't get kilt.
 
SDET said:
I'm in a boring work contract that pays well, but the work is substantially below my skill level. I have made three sex tourism trips already in 2019; I can say that I'm tired of it for a good long while. My five years in Dallas has been a string of one micromanager after another where pursing either software or data excellence is not on the menu, only conformity and an "agree or leave" culture. I'm just forcing my way through each day. I need to stay focused to change my job situation, hopefully soon. Nothing in my life interests me.
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Sounds like you're a perfect candidate for congress.
 
Really? Do I have to be the one to say it!?! OK then, here goes....

>>>>Learn to code!!<<<<

Uh oh, that may cause mass triggering among mainstream media types, so my Google account could be closed at any moment! Oh yeah, as long as I don't give that advice to out-of-work 'journalists', I should be fine....

Seriously though, the "sex tourism" may be the route of your depression and unhappiness? Maybe you are subconsciously feeling guilty for taking part in that sort of thing? I'm not pushing any Bible-thumping advice here, but maybe, as someone else said, you should find some 'other' hobbies and interests to get involved in, that don't involve paying people to do things they don't want to do, in order just to make money to improve their family's fortunes in life.
 
ModerationNow! said:
Really? Do I have to be the one to say it!?! OK then, here goes....

>>>>Learn to code!!<<<<

Uh oh, that may cause mass triggering among mainstream media types, so my Google account could be closed at any moment! Oh yeah, as long as I don't give that advice to out-of-work 'journalists', I should be fine....

Seriously though, the "sex tourism" may be the route of your depression and unhappiness? Maybe you are subconsciously feeling guilty for taking part in that sort of thing? I'm not pushing any Bible-thumping advice here, but maybe, as someone else said, you should find some 'other' hobbies and interests to get involved in, that don't involve paying people to do things they don't want to do, in order just to make money to improve their family's fortunes in life.
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I code every damn day. My job is too easy. I'm actually trying to get into machine learning. It's not guilt; it's boredom. Actually, one of the attractions of prostitutes is that they are interesting people. Earlier this year, I spent a day with one in Colombia that started doing it because she was frustrated about not getting a scholarship. Anyone who wants to study that bad should be given credit.

Sometimes the most satisfying thing is someone with a wild, but likely true story to tell. Almost anyone from Venezuela who migrated to Colombia will fill that bill. You are correct in that buying someone lunch just to learn about how they live or have lived can be a better experience.
 
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SDET said:
I'm in a boring work contract that pays well, but the work is substantially below my skill level. I have made three sex tourism trips already in 2019; I can say that I'm tired of it for a good long while. My five years in Dallas has been a string of one micromanager after another where pursing either software or data excellence is not on the menu, only conformity and an "agree or leave" culture. I'm just forcing my way through each day. I need to stay focused to change my job situation, hopefully soon. Nothing in my life interests me.
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Why don't you keep the job as long as possible just to guarantee your income stream and look into partnering or going solo on some type of startup project?
 
lurchadams said:
Why don't you keep the job as long as possible just to guarantee your income stream and look into partnering or going solo on some type of startup project?
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I have been making leads happen for alternatives. Things are better since the three weeks or so since posting the OP.
 
"Sex tourism trip" = euphemism of the month.
 
Cardinal said:
"Sex tourism trip" = euphemism of the month.
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What? It means exactly that. I'm bored with them and don't intend on go on one for quite awhile.
 
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