his problem is that he thinks it's for real and it's not for real. it's all about perception and perceived accountability.

if you really really care it will eat a hole into your soul. you have to play the game whether you agree with the rules or not.

this job eats the innocent and the noble

do your best when no one is looking because no one cares otherwise

do your best when you can just to make certain there is still a small portion that still isn't corrupted

that there is still a portion that is true

prove your worth to yourself when there is self doubt don't bother trying to prove yourself to others because your only worth your last garnered praise whether it was earned or not. they don't care about facts or figures, they will grab hold of the myths if it's a better fit.

keep your soul locked up, save it for when you need it, don't share it with this lot, they will just feast on it and discard the bones. they devalue the valuable. protect your investment. they are squanderers.

Beware.