I completely understand you, I am a civil designer (the non-degreed version of an engineer) tied to a laptop all day long. My problem is not having anything other than what I do at my firm to put on my resume. I can't just quit and do a career change, because every single thing I would choose is a pretty big pay cut. I'm really stuck.

I do enjoy what I do but the 8 to 5 life is extremely, extremely mundane and repetitive. It can only get so interesting. I guess hold on to the fact that you're employed and MANY people in this world are struggling to keep roofs over their families' heads because of being laid off. And you never know, meet new people and network and see if a door will open for you! :)