'Lead? I don't even lead myself...': Overworked employee shocked by micromanager's raise denial, criticized for lack of leadership skills

You work hard all year round, expecting your bosses to recognize your aptitude, perseverance, and dedication—only to be severely disappointed.  What are your next steps? Do you leave a work where you're not valued and search for better opportunities elsewhere?

The story below is an account of a frustrated contractor. Prior to the annual contract review, the original poster (OP) had requested a raise. Her supervisors requested that she provide a synopsis of the reasons she thinks she should receive a pay raise. In response, she said that she had finished the tasks three months ahead of schedule and had since taken on additional responsibilities not included in the job agreement. Second, she increased the company's revenue by auditing seven years' worth of earlier work.

But even with the extensive list of extra duties she assumed, OP's raise was turned down by her one and only direct manager. Having said that, be sure to read the article below if you're interested in learning the precise words that were spoken to the OP and the rationale behind the raise rejection! And after you're done, don't forget to read the article where Redditors reveal the most hilarious hasty job-to-unemployment transitions they've ever witnessed!