You're right about CRUD and canned solutions. On the other hand, I think that OP is in fact bemoaning their lack of investment in the product- that "CRUD" is just the most notable feature of it. So I would agree and disagree with you at the same time: "embrace what you have" is true for "embrace this approach to development" because it's good, and you will find joy in the details. However, "embrace what you have" is false for "I'm doing a job where I have no love for the things I'm making." The longer you try to embrace it, the more damage you will do to yourself and to your employer.
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You're right about CRUD and canned solutions. On the other hand, I think that OP is in fact bemoaning their lack of investment in the product- that "CRUD" is just the most notable feature of it. So I would agree and disagree with you at the same time: "embrace what you have" is true for "embrace this approach to development" because it's good, and you will find joy in the details. However, "embrace what you have" is false for "I'm doing a job where I have no love for the things I'm making." The longer you try to embrace it, the more damage you will do to yourself and to your employer.