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@TexChik best answer so far

@SpaceMushroom That often happens in the workplace. I am sorry.

@SweetMae it's annoying, I wish my morals could be that low

@SpaceMushroom Hopefully someone will notice your hard work.

@Nunlover but it's actually useless, it's inefficient and doesn't help at all

@SpaceMushroom but you still getting paid

@canusernamebemyusername but there's actual, but harder that needs to be done

@SpaceMushroom Many places want you to constantly be working even if there is nothing to do. They will literally make a mess just so you have to clean it up. It is inefficient and a waste when there is actual stuff that needs doing. Nothing like being rewarded for all your hard work with more (and pointless) work.

@SW-User but it's useless

@SpaceMushroom seek what you truly want