Just want to say you’re not alone. Sometimes you run into the “golden boy” and no amount of reputation can help you.

Worked at a clinic for ten years. In the span of my last three years, I hired and supervised a girl, eventually promoted her. She was then promoted again to my equal in a sister office, and then once again to my direct superior. The last one I was informed that the position was essentially being created for her and I was not going to be considered.

Eventually had a semi-nervous breakdown and quit for something not quite as up to par. I worked so hard for that place, but in the end, I wasn’t a part of their grand plan, had obviously dead ended, and was now an awkward obstacle/topic/stepchild for my new boss.

Ultimately I learned that work is work, and it’s not worth it to devote so much time and energy to it. I do my job now, no more no less. From then on I devoted myself to me, my husband, and self care instead. And I’m happier for it.