Because the praise is hollow

Something’s missing from the praise you get at work.

When your boss tells you how impressed everyone is with the work you did this year, something rings false.

Your boss doesn’t believe it.

You don’t believe it.

The work you did this year wasn’t so impressive.

You could have done it blindfolded with your hands tied behind your back.

You know you’re capable of so much more.

The praise you get at work recognizes you for who they want you to be.

It doesn’t recognize you for who you are, much less for who you want to be.