When “I Hate My Job” Is Actually “I Don’t Feel Seen at Work”

You show up. You meet deadlines. You don’t cause drama.

And still… it feels like no one would notice if you left.

No shoutouts. No ownership. No spark. Just the slow dread of realising that your job would carry on — perfectly fine — without you.

Here’s the thing:

You might not hate the work. You just hate feeling invisible in it.

Let’s unpack that.

You’re Not “Too Sensitive”, You’re Human

We’re wired to want impact. Especially Gen Z. We want to know what we do actually matters — even in the smallest way.

But in most workplaces?

• You’re handed someone else’s template and told to “just follow process”

• Your ideas sit in a doc, unacknowledged

• You log off wondering if anyone actually sees the effort behind that polite email

This isn’t about ego. It’s about identity. And when your job gives you zero of it? You start spiralling.

“I’m not growing.”
“I’m easily replaceable.”
“Does this even count as a career?”

Spoiler: it does. But not all jobs are built to make you feel that way. So you’ve got to build that meaning for yourself — or change direction.

Here’s What You Can Actually Do

This isn’t about demanding validation every week. It’s about shifting how you engage with your work.

 1. Start owning one thing fully
Even if your role is 70% copy-paste, find a 30% you can claim. A report. A campaign. A small initiative. Something you can say, “Yeah, that’s mine.”

 2. Ask better questions
Don’t just ask “How am I doing?” Ask: “Is there a way I can take more ownership in X?”
Managers remember people who want to solve problems, not just complete tasks.

3. Document your impact
You’re doing more than you think — you’re just not tracking it.
Keep a folder of wins, metrics, client praise, Slack shoutouts, or even just “this was hard and I did it anyway” moments.

That’s your proof. For promotions. For interviews. For your own imposter syndrome.

Still Feeling Foggy? Talk to Someone Who Gets It

This feeling of invisibility? It’s more common than you think.

Mentoria exists because not all career questions have Googleable answers.

Mentoria offers personalised coaching and resources tailored to your goals, helping you not only conquer procrastination but also enhance your work-from-home strategies, manage stress, and plan your next career step.

Your Job Shouldn’t Feel Like a Ghost Role

You don’t want to be famous. You just want to be… felt.

And if that’s not happening where you are? Don’t let that spiral into “maybe I’m not good enough.”

You are. You just need a seat — or a room — that recognises it.