the unfairness of it all

[mburbank]

Hang in there, friend. Personal worth is determined by those you love and are loved by. The outward trappings of success may be fun and comfortable (or not) but they are not in any way linked to your soul. You boss and his chum know that at some level, or they wouldn't feel the need to go on and on about how they're doing.

And guys who are doing real well don't generally burst into tears when things get tough at work.

Sometimes we have to swim through shit in order to keep our families as safe and sound as possible. Shit washes off. Just keep your nose and eyes above the shit line, crocodile style, and you'll be fine.