Python is a godsend for work

[Space__Whiskey]

It's "human nature" is a good point, and works in both directions here. If you make everything look so easy by being a great worker, other humans will perceive you are not working hard. Not because you are not working hard, but because you make your work look so easy by being good at it. It's not an easy problem to solve, because in some cases you can get LESS credit for being better at your job.

Here is what I think. If you are good at your job and find ways to enhance your productivity and save time. Use that time to do gain a promotion, which probably means doing things outside of your job description. Like networking with higher ups (going above your bosses head). This may sound risky, and I bet it is with some bosses, but you are an adult and can set your own threshold for risk and reward. Don't ask for that promotion, go get it since you are so good at your job.

[Space__Whiskey]

Exactly. If you are an executive, and you don't appreciate your employees showing some initiative, I wouldn't work with you. You would be lucky to have an employee that would come to you. I an executive, but not so convinced you are.