In the workplace, the more reliable your boss thinks you are, the more work you will be given. The majority of employees hope that their efforts will be rewarded. However, if you are given a large workload without any returns, it could be because your boss only values their own people and only gives them easy tasks and core business activities. This is the reality for most employees. Recognizing this truth is important, as being reliable without any rewards will only hold you back and prevent you from getting promoted.

If your boss is only using you and you cannot change the situation, you need to change your mindset and approach. Learn to control your time and consider your future during your free time. You can read more books, connect with industry professionals, improve your skills, and build your network. You can also try cross-functional work, enhance your skills in other departments, evaluate your worth in the job market, and explore additional sources of income through finance and investments.

Never complain about being talented but unnoticed, and don't give up on your dreams. Take control of your own destiny and make the necessary changes. 

When feeling frustrated, find a place to heal and recover. Even though you may work hard and excel, if you are not connected to the right people, you will never have opportunities for growth. You may be assigned menial tasks and even if you achieve success, someone else will take credit.

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