How to feel work not like work?

Question

Front End Dev:- React Native 1.5 yr exp Working in startup,worked in service based.Feeling stuck, i do like programming and want to be in developer zone and building things,but working and developing as per requirements and as per orders for others just doesn't feel right for me, feels like endless loops where i am just doing things which needs to be done within particular time and deliver and not taking time,enjoying,learning and doesn't feel like it is something that i have to do, but just complete tasks There is no feeling of connection to the idea, no control, thats what is missing for meDo you guys facing any of this?How do you go about it and any advice,suggestion for me?Thanks

hackermailman · Accepted Answer

I had the same problem and took up a past time learning about complexity theory. Eventually it landed me working in a research programming role at a university (because student's didn't bother applying, they were chasing highly paid internships) and then my work was no longer work it was research, even if all I was doing was designing a dashboard for post-doc's to look at data at first. If this doesn't interest you then look on Angel List for some startup you can be interested in instead of where you currently are or better yet teach what you know, make some youtube videos.

user_agent · Answer

Yeah, look, it's called purpose, not a "zone".A book recommendation: "If Life Is a Game, How Come I'm Not Having Fun?: A Guide to Life's Challenges", Paul Brenner. Another one: "Man's Search for Meaning", Viktor Frankl. Regarding the "zone": everything written by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

giantg2 · Answer

I feel exactly the same way!