I feel unappreciated at work by someone who hired me.

I feel like the program manager doesn't appreciate my efforts on what I do on the job. The only person that actually appreciate my efforts is the children coordinator. Now the children coordinator words of praise is helpful but I really value the program manager words because she is the one who hired me. I never hear her say the "I appreciate you on what you do with the students in school and after school." I also feel intimidated by her which is why I don't hold much of a conversation with her other than a "Hello, how are you?" I don't plan on quitting but I will try to do better at my job. If I don't get noticed by my program manager on the things that I contribute then as long as I know I am trying my best.

SW-User

Some people don’t appreciate things that easily. That doesn’t mean they are not happy with you, that means they value their appreciation to an extent that they wouldn’t render it unless something extraordinary(as per their measures) is done. Just keep working and keep improving. Her appreciation wouldn’t matter when you move out of this job. What would matter is what you learn and how you are going to utilize it.