japhy,

Welcome to the real world, where most people hate their work and would rather be doing something else, and probably should go do something else because they stink up the place.

This is why a community like perlmonks is a singular joy, because here you find a group of people who, for the most part, really do enjoy Perl and are genuinely interested in learning it.

Don't let this revelation disillusion you. Concentrate on seeking out and developing relationships with others who share your values and don't worry about the rest.

conv