There’s a moment in every career when you stop in the middle of your day, stare at your screen, and wonder, “Wait… am I actually getting the credit I deserve around here?” It might happen after you save a project, lead a meeting, or solve a crisis no one else could handle. It might hit you when someone with half your workload gets praised like they invented electricity. Or maybe it creeps up slowly, like the background hum of fluorescent lighting that you suddenly realize has been driving you insane.
Whatever sparks it, one thing is clear: knowing your worth at work isn’t just empowering—it’s essential. And the good news? It’s a lot less complicated than it feels.
