Fellow Canuck? Assume from you going to UofT (sorry if it's a wrong assumption). I think it's the bubble that bursts for many in the science fields - Engineering, Computer Science, etc. You go through school and get to learn and try new things. Get out and into the rat race and it's all about timelines, profit and cookie cutter products. And you barely have any "me" time to pursue areas of interest.

It's fantastic that you have been able to do what you are doing. Great post too.. hope it gets more traction.