May 7, 2025
He Called Me a “Rising Star” — But I Was Just Free Labor He called me a “rising star.” Told me I was going places. Praised my late nights. Cheered my weekend work. But when I looked closer… I wasn’t being promoted. I was being used. So I didn’t quit. I plotted. 💬 Ever been praised just enough to stay silent — while they took everything from you? Drop your story in the comments. This time, the silence breaks.