uglygirltryingtolive's journey

I've been feeling really stuck in my current job as a marketing specialist at a mid-sized tech company. I've been here for two years, and despite my extensive experience and the hard work I've put in, I find myself in a position where there's no real opportunity for advancement. It's incredibly frustrating to watch colleagues who I know are less capable than me get promoted while I'm left in the same role. I've taken on a lot of extra responsibilities because I genuinely enjoy the challenge and want to utilize my skills, but it feels like I'm just being given more work without any recognition or reward. Everyone around me keeps telling me how good I am and that I should be in a more senior position, but those words only serve as a painful reminder of the gap between my capabilities and my current situation. The company isn't thriving, and with the team not expanding, the chances for upward mobility are slim. My visa situation complicates things further, making it hard to consider other job opportunities. I feel trapped in a role that doesn't offer me any job security, and the constant pressure to compete with my peers without any real incentives is demoralizing. I'm struggling to cope with the mental toll this is taking on me. It feels like I'm wasting my potential, and the resentment is building up. I’m trying to explore my options, but the fear of losing my job and having to leave the country is always looming over me. It's a tough spot to be in, and I honestly feel like I'm losing my mind.