Option 1a: realize work isn’t everything, do your hours, use the rest of your mental energy to do other things (kids, hobbies, etc).
I once worked for a small company acquired by a giant company, once MegaCorps true colors showed with the first round of layoffs, everyone’s attitude changed towards the job. It quickly changed from thing we’re doing together, to “Oh, it’s THAT now”.
I don’t know if you’re stuck in a similar, unenviable position where you see your employers true colors. You’re not going to work on what you want to at FAANG, and instead you see that the relationship is very transactional. You can learn to detach from decisions out of your control, accept the far from perfect, and go along for the ride.
I’m not saying this option is without significant downsides. You won’t grow much in your role, but it’s totally valid IMO.
I once worked for a small company acquired by a giant company, once MegaCorps true colors showed with the first round of layoffs, everyone’s attitude changed towards the job. It quickly changed from thing we’re doing together, to “Oh, it’s THAT now”.
I don’t know if you’re stuck in a similar, unenviable position where you see your employers true colors. You’re not going to work on what you want to at FAANG, and instead you see that the relationship is very transactional. You can learn to detach from decisions out of your control, accept the far from perfect, and go along for the ride.
I’m not saying this option is without significant downsides. You won’t grow much in your role, but it’s totally valid IMO.