I also used to be interested in effective altruism.
They're mostly smart people, and I respect them for sticking to their principles.
However, I don't think working at something you feel neutral, or negative, towards, and then donating the bulk of your income, is a path to personal happiness.
You need to do more thinking and reflection on your personal values, priorities, and the work you personally find fulfilling, meaningful, worthwhile. It can take years of thinking to figure out your purpose, but it can be done.
They're mostly smart people, and I respect them for sticking to their principles.
However, I don't think working at something you feel neutral, or negative, towards, and then donating the bulk of your income, is a path to personal happiness.
You need to do more thinking and reflection on your personal values, priorities, and the work you personally find fulfilling, meaningful, worthwhile. It can take years of thinking to figure out your purpose, but it can be done.
Try this as a place to start:
https://www.romangelperin.com/shop/self-actualizing-people-i...
Or maybe this: http://aristotleadventure.blogspot.com/2008/05/what-is-centr...