Thread regarding Freddie Mac layoffs

I'm getting pretty tired of the games management plays. They sell you on some big project or exciting change, making you believe it's an opportunity to prove yourself and move up. In reality, it's often just a way to squeeze more out of you while their favorites are quietly positioned for promotions. You're told that taking on more responsibility, expanding your scope, and delivering beyond expectations is what it takes to get ahead. So you work yourself into the ground, believing the promises. Then a year or two later, promotion time comes, and the same favorites get rewarded. At some point, you realize the game was never fair, and the hard work was never the deciding factor.