Its partially work, but work not the main cause
Most people, now and in the past, do not find meaning in their work. Most people do jobs because they need money, are supporting a family, etc... They found meaning elsewhere - home, family, community roots, social organizations, church, faith, etc...
Now people think their work is making them hopeless. In fact, its a loss of meaning elsewhere in their lives, particularly a our post-modern, atomistic society and loss of faith in God.
This is certainly not a time to be losing faith in God. In fact, I would say it’s more important than ever, considering all that’s happening. If this is a tough time for anyone,then this is the time to put more & more faith in God. It may be the only thing that will pull us through. My own faith is possibly not all it should be, but it has pulled me through.