The update is great! Don't need to do flashy stuff for a while, just start to coast...
One of my coworkers was talking about how much easier the job would be if he just didn't care (because no one else seems to). He still puts everything into what he does, after 20+ years. But management has become increasingly stupid with how they do things (not just our boss, but all the way up). They go overboard to try to make us "safe", while completely ignoring the simple fixes that would *actually* allow us to do it safely. (I'm blue collar, and deal with both electrical and mechanical issues.)
After I gave my all, and got the crap beat out of me for it, I've spent the last three+ years just doing what is required of me. I don't look for extra work in my downtime (like I would have at one time, just to keep busy and gain knowledge), but I watch movies, pay my bills, sew/quilt, cook/bake, etc. I get my job done and do it well, but I no longer really care, and I don't go above and beyond like I once did, and am a much happier person for it. I'm still not quiet about announcing that something is incredibly stupid, but I just say my piece and then "peace out".