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You need to check out this post by Pinny Cohen about why people get burned out on their jobs.

An excerpt:

People are Special
One of the things that sets humans aside from other animals is our unrelenting interest in novelty, and learning. Indeed, one of the best ways to keep our brains sharp is by challenging it with crossword puzzles, “brain games”, and constantly demanding new solutions from our brain.

All you need to do is look at a job listing on Monster.com in order to get an idea of just how far job specialization has gone - 5-7 years of this, 3-5 years of that, and these aren’t basic requirements; rather they are for usage of specialized theoretical models and specialized software. No wonder every employer I speak with complains about how hard it is to fill positions, they are looking for something too specific, and too specialized.

I agree though I wonder what the solution is for the person that needs to do those mundane but business critical tasks in order to keep the world turning? Rotation? Gold stars? Cookies? Because, at this point, I think I am willing to try nearly anything.