Forget the fantasy that management will lift a hand for me.
They could guide, support, advocate, mentor, recognize effort,
offer growth, opportunity, promotion, encouragement—
all the things leadership is meant to embody.
My manager do none of it.
Not a gesture, not a word, not a path forward.
My manager simply wears that practiced smile on every 1-2-1 call,
a mask polished to perfection,
while behind the scenes he lets every chance for my advancement
wither untouched.
No support.
No recognition.
No promotion.
Nothing at all—
only the quiet betrayal of someone who pretends to lead
but never truly stands beside you
With "..we appreciate it"..