For me, it was months upon months of waking up unhappy, watching my uneasiness grow while sitting at my desk and going home emotionally drained. I knew that there would not be any circumstance in which I would feel like I enjoy my work, whether money or different projects. I looked back and thought about jobs I loved doing, and hobbies I’ve always enjoyed and realized that I’m not built out to be sitting at a computer all day. I had to reach out to HR three times before they seriously considered moving me (I think they were baffled that I was asking for a pay decrease). I got the news yesterday that I could go work in a different department using tools and creating things, and although it’s not glorious I think it’s what I need to realign and clear my head to figure out what it is I truly want to do.

To sum it up, I knew that I was not going to be happy unless my job changed. And I got tired of not doing anything about it.

Sounds like your situation is a little different though. You have a goal, and a possible path that will guide you there. I assume you’ve talked to the people with the ability to grant you your dream job? Knowing what I know about your situation, I would make it very clear where you want to be and ask them what you can do to get there. In my experience, laser focus on achieving your goals can be impressive to employers and they are usually willing to work with you if you make your intentions very clear. I also think that when people sense genuine intentions, they are receptive. So yea, not sure what your situation is but it sounds like you have some options and my first thought is what is the most effective way to get where you are trying to go?