The reality of work can be such that it can leave the most capable, the most hardworking employee demotivated. Why is it so? Well, the workplace can be such that the rewards in terms of promotions and career advancement are distributed in an inequitable manner. It should not be taken for granted that if you are the most capable, most intelligent, most hardworking, most efficient and most effective; you will be promoted, though if we are to view it in a rational manner and in a fair manner; that should be so. The reason is due to the dynamics of the office. People with mediocre skills can be promoted to ranks higher than you because of their “chemistry” with the bosses due to their “acting” and “politics”. It is really a feeling to be on the receiving end of arrogant colleagues who yell at you, flaunting their wealth at you ......