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Originally Posted by Katsunami
As soon as a hobby becomes work, making one do it day in, day out, 8 hours a day, years on end, many people stop enjoying it.
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That is part of the problem, yes. But there is more to it than that.
Employers are generally treating employees like dirt since 2007. 6+ years of declining benefits and increased expectations takes its toll.
Jobs change as time goes on. My job in IT today is very different from what it was 14 years ago when I started, and not in a good way.
Family also has a big impact on job satisfaction. When you're fresh out of college your job is typically the most important aspect of your life. Once you are married and have kids it becomes secondary, a means to support the things you want for your family. With increased responsibilities at home it becomes difficult to put forth the effort required to advance or change your career and a rut can develop.