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I'm sorry you're dealing with this as well, but at least in a twisted way that validates us both. What you described as your burnout is the same as mine. I definitely am dying for some purpose and I haven't had much interaction with my coworkers lately other than when something breaks. I've been pushing for other work and better pay so we'll see where that leads.

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Good luck! FWIW in the past I've been happiest working on a project with a small team that has some clear product goals - maybe your current company can provide something like that?

Re: compensation, I think it's important to realize whether or not more money will make you happy. If you feel undervalued it might, but you might be chasing two rabbits trying to switch projects and get a raise simultaneously.

Personally I've made way above-market for the past 5 years, bought a house, and the only benefit is now I have a safety cushion so I can take time off to recover. I would have traded comp for a more fulfilling job, in retrospect.

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