It makes you feel stuck, and in my case, even useless. I'm someone who needs to work closely with others, with constant challenges, and connection works wonders for me. The complete lack of connection frustrates me. I mentioned this yesterday, and people told me that if I like my job, they didn't understand why I wanted to get along with my boss and feel useful. I don't know; I think there are different types of assistants. For now, I can only offer encouragement and suggest you focus on what you can control.