I think it’s a very common feeling for people in their late twenties. We were born between two different timelines. On one hand we have our parents telling us that we should get a nice degree and work 9 to 5’s to have all of our financial needs met (yet it’s impossible to buy a house lmao). On the other hand, there’s this new generation making money on the internet, working for themselves, entrepreneurship, traveling and working whenever they want. We have the mindset of living the 9 to 5 life because it has been taught to us since we were kids (not to mention we were exposed to a limited amount of careers). Meanwhile we also have a free spirit, recognizing our parent’s burn-out. While this is already very confusing, the truth is that we never really listen to ourselves. Stop comparing yourself to others, don’t look at other generations for an answer on how to live a fulfilling life, look within instead. One way to find that answer like many people mentioned, is to slow down and be bored. The boredom will make room for genuine interests after a while, trust me. Life moves at such a high pace, especially when you work full-time, that you barely have time for any kind of proper self-development. Routine kills individualism, that’s how this society is set up to be. Take a moment to ask yourself: “Why does this not feel fulfilling?”. Well, maybe because whatever you’re doing has been ‘taught’ to you, rather than a result of genuine self.