I've been working at a education-based job for a year and half. When I first started I flew up the ranks and really worked my butt off. I got a lot of praise. I was even in the running for a big promotion. I did not get the promotion, which was OK because the other person had a lot more experience, but I wasn't informed or told before they announced it at a center wide meeting. It made me feel really stunned and disrespected in the moment. I sucked it up and tried to work my hardest. Recently a different position opened up and down was hinted I would get it…only for a newer employee to get it. I've brought this up to my boss multiple times bit I keep getting amazing reviews and no communication on next steps or things I can improve on. I commute and spend over $400 in gas a month. I am pretty green to working after college (late college student) so I am struggling to navigate this, but it seems really sketchy. I feel like I am dedicating so much time and energy only to burn out with no rewards. I can't afford to quit, and everything else about this job is super fulfilling. I'm pretty close to my coworkers and clients so I am conflicted
I'm starting to feel like this whole career I'd an epic bust, but I'm stuck because capitalism