I’m fighting through such a demotivated phase in my 8-5 job right now. Not good.
My nostr:npub17tyke9lkgxd98ruyeul6wt3pj3s9uxzgp9hxu5tsenjmweue6sqq4y3mgl productivity fell off a cliff April~June.
I just could NOT focus and didn't have the "LET'S GO!!" hunger that usually drives me. Wanted to make progress but couldn't.
Have YOU experienced this? Will you join my TABConf discussion panel?
https://github.com/TABConf/6.tabconf.com/issues/76
FOSS dev can be a weird existence.
I think mostly we like the independence and even the increased isolation. But obv there are pitfalls, too.
I want to help surface the challenges AND use this panel to discuss solutions, tips, best practices.
Right now it's just a proposal for TABConf.
But if another 1-2 devs are willing to join & share their experiences -- how you fell into a productivity black hole and how you climbed back out of it -- I think the organizers will be excited to make it happen.
Discussion
The zero motivation normie job life is so miserable. Can't stand it but can't quit when you need the income. I've been there.
Have you seen The Simpson's "Do it for her" episode? OMG tears.