I feel undervalued and overworked in my role. My manager consistently fails to acknowledge my efforts and instead focuses on criticizing my work. They seem to lack self-awareness of their own shortcomings, yet are quick to point out mine. I believe their management style is driven by insecurity and a fear of being exposed, leading to excessive micromanaging and unrealistic expectations. Or, it's possible that the issue stems from higher-up management, but the farther removed you are from the source, the more unclear it becomes. This has resulted in an unsustainable workload and long hours, only to be met with disappointment and criticism. The feeling that nothing is ever good enough can be demotivating and discouraging, leading to a sense of hopelessness and a lack of enthusiasm. When efforts are constantly met with criticism and disapproval, it's easy to feel like giving up and losing the motivation to try at all. Unfortunately, I don't feel comfortable sharing these concerns internally due to fear of retaliation and lack of confidentiallity.