I'm so sorry, mere - I encountered that kind of nepotism and in-group snobbery many times but it always seemed to occur in 'jobs' - paid duty servitude. You are a wise woman. Instead of gritting your teeth and enduring the grind, go for something that is your passion and try getting paid for that. It will be a lot more fulfilling in the long run (hint: you are tres compassionate - that's your heart, Girl - work for an animal rescue or a halfway house, a hospital, youth center, or a senior's centre. Those people will love and appreciate you, like we do) xxoo
My passion is definitely helping people. I love working from home and writing and if money was no object, I'd be expanding on my growing love of drawing and painting. But my earnings here on Steemit have been going to 100% power ups and not consistent enough to say this is my job. But wouldn't that be a wonderful thing?
I've got ideas though...and the emotional support here is phenomenal. I am physically wiped out but the ideas running through my head are rejuvenated. I feel as if I'm on the brink of renewal - like a phoenix. :)
this is a bend in the road and if you follow your heart something good will be waiting around that curve, something you really want