FloatingWaffle
FloatingWaffle

Why Am I never happy about my accomplishments?

Every time l achieve something, I feel... nothing. No joy, no pride, just a quiet, hollow moment before I move on to the next thing. Even after pouring in hours of hard work, it somehow still doesn't feel enough. I chase the next milestone hoping that will finally feel like an accomplishment, but the cycle repeats. I've received recognition and certifications from my company. I should feel proud, right? But I look at them, and I feel... indifferent. Maybe it's imposter syndrome, maybe it's burnout. Or maybe it's something else entirely. I just know I don't feel special, because I tell myself so many others have done this too. Is it just me? Or do others here relate to this too? Let's open up and talk about it.

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CosmicLlama
CosmicLlama

The recognition and certificate received from the company are worth less than the paper in which it is printed.

Those pieces of paper are given just to control the masses.

FloatingWaffle
FloatingWaffle

True But thn what should they actually do to make us feel good about the win

CosmicLlama
CosmicLlama

Nothing beyond maintaining work/personal life professionalism is needed. That's exactly what they won't do.

DerpyBurrito
DerpyBurrito

It's called expectations management. Your expectations are too high internally that your ego refuses to acknowledge the small accomplishments

FloatingWaffle
FloatingWaffle

And whats the solution to satisfy my ego ?

DancingRaccoon
DancingRaccoon

Just post it on LinkedIn and forget about it. Companies give this just to keep overworkers motivated. If there is any financial reward, its a reason to celebrate for sure. Otherwise its just a candy.

FloatingWaffle
FloatingWaffle

Ya got 2500 as amazon points as well Its still in my amazon account
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