Been making internet ads more reliable for a few years now. That’s literally my entire job. Making sure that ads get shown on your computer screen with as little errors as possible. I was able to handle it okay at first because it pays well and I have no ability to get another job (combination of awful labor market and low experience) but I’ve been dissociating hard af and have started to get incredibly dark thoughts while at work (I’m perfectly fine outside of it) the last few weeks
It’s not even a fake email job, it’s pretty complex and has a decently high workload too so I can’t just screw around. I actually need to be able to focus deeply for hours every day which is now almost impossible because of how empty and dreadful it’s been making me
Haven’t quit because I’m supporting my partner as well who makes no money living their desired career
It probably won’t make you feel any better but in my experience most job that ultimately provide positive results for society/humanity are exhausting as hell because you either constantly fight your employer or the government just to do what you’re trying to do. I work in environmental remediation but my paychecks are signed by a major oil company.
Trust me I know. It’s a major reason why I haven’t quit because I know the grass isn’t greener on the other side. It’s just a different shade of yellow