LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES. I was at a company I loved for almost 3 years. I made a point to memorize all my coworkers' and boss's birthdays, throw surprise parties for everyone, I was the go-to person for gifts and all that culture stuff. I was widely liked and this was the first time I was popular at any company (it helps that it was remote so I didn't have to be “on” all day) and I thought, okay, I've had bad experiences in the past but I think this is really My Work Family.
I'm sure you're cringing and you should be because I was an idiot.
As it turns out, the CEO (who i wasn't close with) wanted to get rid of me as soon as I started, not because of my performance or personality but because she didn't think my role was necessary and I was paid too much money. Although my “buddy buddy” boss apparently (so I heard) fought for me for the three years that I worked there, I was eventually laid off after a perfect performance review and multiple conversations in which he reassured me I wouldn't get laid off. And the kicker? They knew this would be an unpopular decision so they told everyone I quit. Hahahaha
During this time, I rejected SOOO many recruiters reaching out to me about roles paying more, figuring it would be a betrayal to leave. Oh, they like me so much, I can't leave! Fuck. That. I'm still looking, but if I do find something else, I will never close myself off to recruiters. If I have even the slightest inkling that things are getting toxic or layoffs are coming, I'm looking. I will never trust again and neither should you.
Your boss is yourself. Your boss at work is just someone temporarily delegating stuff to you. Don't let yourself down.