Warning: Complaints Ahead.

What's the secret to getting a job right now? Is there some code word I don't know about, some certain experience I'm supposed to have listed on my resume, some personal connection I'm supposed to have that will guarantee my being hired to a company of my liking? Yes, I know I have a job. Yes, I know I should be thankful that I have somewhere to go every morning that enables me to make money and pay the bills. But is that all there is to life? Go to work, do your job, get paid, pay bills? What about ENJOYMENT? What about passion, drive, commitment, JOY?? I guess I was raised differently than some people, but I always thought that I would want a job that I loved, not just one that I focused on how much I made at the end of the day. Don't get me wrong, my current job is a good place to work, but it's not what I went to school for. It's not what I feel passionate about. It's not what I want to do with the rest of my life. What good is an agriculture degree at a financial institution? Is it bad to feel like I'm wasting my 4 years of college, my degree and the money paid to get it? I want to wake up every morning and look forward to going to work. I want to feel passionate about the work I'm doing. I want to feel like I'm making a difference. How am I supposed to get a job in agriculture and feel all of those things if no one will even give me the opportunity. Sure, I've had plenty of interviews, but the job always ends up going to someone that already works for that company. I can't tell you how tired I am of the phrase "Thank you for your interest in this position, but at this time we're selecting a candidate whose qualifications better meet our needs." A.k.a. "they already work for us, so they get first dibs." How is anyone from outside of the field supposed to break in? How are you supposed to gain that experience if no one's going to give you the chance to earn it?? I know I'm supposed to have a constant go-to attitude and be positive during my job hunt, but it's so discouraging. How are you supposed to remain eternally upbeat when you're repeatedly told you're not good enough? If someone has these job-landing secrets that I know nothing about, please pass them on. They'd be greatly appreciated.