I'm feeling really burnt out as a graphic designer with three years of experience. Lately, my office environment has become incredibly hectic, and it seems like nobody notices the hard work I put in. I pride myself on finishing my tasks early because I believe in getting things done efficiently. However, I’ve found myself sitting quietly at my desk after completing my assignments, which seems to have backfired on me. Just two days ago, my manager, who was working from home, called to ask what I was working on. When I told him about my current project, he mentioned that my boss said I was just sitting idle and not working. This really frustrated me because I consistently meet deadlines and never let my work pile up. It feels like my efficiency is being misinterpreted as laziness. Ironically, there's another designer in our team who spends a lot of time away from his desk chatting with others, yet he doesn't seem to face any scrutiny. Meanwhile, I keep getting assigned more and more work because I finish quickly. It feels like I'm being punished for being productive. The workload is becoming overwhelming, and every day feels more chaotic than the last. I've started looking for another job, but the job market isn't great right now, and I'm not getting many responses. I'm honestly exhausted and would love to hear if anyone else has dealt with a similar situation. How do you cope with a workplace where your contributions go unnoticed, yet you're expected to carry the load?