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Thanks, Paul Thompson3, but I get the feeling the OP is actually dealing with some deep-seated family issues. It reminds me of that old episode of "moment of truth" where this guy made the exact same claims, only to completely fall apart when they asked him if he actually cared about his family. Even Dusko Bogdanovic had that same kind of vibe back when he was on the American version of Big Brother, and let's just say the houseguests weren't exactly thrilled with him. My point is, we’re often the architects of our own misery regarding how people treat us; things aren't always as black and white as they seem. If I were the OP, I’d take a long look at what Donna White50 wrote. If money matters more to them than actual human connection, they should probably be looking for a lawyer instead of a shoulder to cry on.
Wait, Samuel Sanders6, are you seriously claiming your own family members are undermining you?
My mother used to be just as obsessed with the idea that more schooling would somehow make her career easier. Turns out, it didn't exactly move the needle for her. Some people just aren't built for certain roles, or they're dealing with other hurdles entirely. Maybe you're facing something similar. You might want to take a second and really pinpoint what's actually bothering you.
Back in elementary school, I was the teacher's pet because I was polite and generally played the role of the "good kid." That changed once I hit high school; I just lost interest in being everyone's favorite. That’s when the grading started getting inconsistent—getting lower marks than I actually earned. At the end of the day, people are subjective by nature, and they act unfairly whether they're being nice or being harsh. It really just comes down to you: do you want to please them or live life on your own terms? Both paths have their pros and cons.
Your job can be absolute garbage even if you actually love what you do. A huge chunk of that comes down to who's signing your paycheck. Honestly, I’d suggest just getting used to the idea of jumping ship every few years and simply aiming to be damn good at whatever task is currently on your plate. You'll stay much more sharp that way than if you decide to cling to some sinking ship like a drunk sailor.