I don't mind going to work but......

it's the eight hours you have to wait to go home that's a bitch! 

Working for a living.  We all do it one way or another.  But how many of us really feel appreciated for the work we do?  Whether you work from home, are a full time parent, or are employed outside the home, all of us at one time or another are bound to feel unappreciated. 

I'm going through a bit of that now.  Salaries are frozen at my office, and honestly I'm not sure why!  The folks I work for are not hurting for money.  Honestly I feel they are using it as an excuse.  I work hard, and do a damn good job.  My last performance approval reflected that!  There was not one item on there that was marked "needs improvement"!  Nothing!  What do I get for all my dedication and hard work?  not a damn thing!  Not even an upgraded parking space!

It's very frustrating to feel that the "powers that be" don't see all that you really do day to day to keep things going.  Sometimes I feel my office execs feel that any one of us would be easy to replace.  We are starting to have more turnover than we used to, and it's hard to see where any attempt has been made to retain good employees.  That makes me worry for my job and feel even less appreciated.  I know I'm not totally irreplaceable!  No one is.  But I do think it would put a bit of a hardship on my office if they did have to replace me!  I'd like to think my experience, dedication, honesty, maturity and overall work ethic are worth something!!

Anyway...I've started applying for jobs elsewhere.  I like my job, I really do.  It can be stressful sometimes, but I really do feel like I do a great job.  The people I work with from other offices even tell me so.  Too bad management doesn't see it.  I'm overworked and underpaid for my experience and education and it may be time to find somewhere I am appreciated.