In the system that we currently live in, most companies, businesses, and workplaces are supposed to be meritocracies. In theory, those who are the best at their jobs should be the ones who get recognized and rewarded, or at least, that is the narrative that we are often fed. In practice, many embittered employees know all too well that this can be far from the truth. Who you know and not what you know is the greatest asset in countless workplaces, when it comes to everything from promotions to lessening the personal workload. 

It goes without saying that being a hard worker who is not in the good graces of a boss or supervisor can be frustrating. Sometimes, the best thing that can be done in these situations, apart from leaving, is to get a little petty revenge on those involved. It might not be the high ground, but it sure can be satisfying.