Work can be fulfilling and worthwhile. It can also be a grind and miserable.

In either case, it’s worth keeping in mind that it should only be a small part of your life and placing too much self worth in the hands of your employer is unlikely to pay off in any meaningful way. Being your own boss may bring more day to day freedom, but suffers the same pitfalls. It’s unlikely you will look back with joy at your working days when you’re grey and wrinkly.

Find lots of other interesting things to do, places to go and people to care about.