Hmm... it's appreciated, but I don't think any of them can really comprehend the effort or skill involved in what I do... maybe undervalued is the word.

Not usually.

I don't need it to be appreciated for work, just pay me and let's keep it moving

Not even the hardness of it but also the entire work it seems.

Barely

Yes. It’s only when you stop that people realize how much you did behind the scenes.

Well, a lot of my work is internal, which doesn't always translate to success. I'm understanding that I have to appreciate it. See how much I put in spiritually, emotionally, mentally or physically, then decide if it's enough.

Most of the time.

my work is not immediately visible to the end-users, so of course. but at this point i'm used to it