When Melanie first started her first job, she thought she would fly up the ladder with hard work and dedication. She made a name for herself early on. She thought her hard work was paying off. But the tasks got harder…and harder. It’s been 5 years now. A lot of skipped breaks, early mornings, and late nights. She is still stuck at the same level with meaningless raises. But maybe next quarter she will get the recognition she deserves.