I hate my job, but that's probably not the best place to start this story. First, perhaps some history would be appropriate. In mid-october I was laid off from my job of two years. The tech downturn, or whatever you wish to call it, finally hit home.

For nearly 3 months afterwards, I was looking for work which wasn't available, contemplating going back to school and enjoying living off of unemployment. Honestly, I don't think I've ever had as much fun. The social life I had been ignoring for the past year came back with a vengeance.

Then my old employer called. One of my friends who made it through the layoffs had injured himself and was unable to work. They desperately needed someone who could ramp up quickly to do some of his work until he could come back. I asked for quite a high hourly rate and they agreed.

So here I am, halfway through my 30 day contract. I hate it.

I don't know how I put up with it before. Perhaps I was just used to it then. I go home, and I don't have the energy or motivation to do anything. I can hardly make myself get up in the morning to go to work. I honestly feel like I'm selling my soul for a few hundred dollars per day.

A bit melodramatic perhaps, but it describes my feelings well.

Perhaps I do need to go back to school and perhaps learn a new craft? Or in the short term, it would be great if there was some way to make some money off of Adequacy, since I really need to spend time working on it so we can handle the massive traffic we've been experiencing lately.

Poll: What should I do with my life?