What am I doing, really

What is the value of working so hard for an organization that states they value the veteran but in reality you are a number regardless of veteran status? Is the value solely for the organization in an effort to “check the block” and tell congress they employ x number of vets? Every month, every week, every day; there is an email from higher stating some initiative of appreciation of the veteran. Ptsd awareness month, womens appreciation, veterans of foreign wars recognition, the PACT act and countless others that deserve some form of recognition. But what about the employee that qualifies for each of those initiatives? What do they get? Well, from my five years of experience, I can tell you that we get nothing. They get an increased workload with unrealistic expectations to perform. I’m not after a million dollars for what I would consider my responsibility to our nation. I’m not after an all expenses paid one month vacation. A series of kind words can only do so much. Because the reality of working for an organization like mine is more work with less time to do it without further compensation and minimal resources to complete your assigned tasks. Major companies that contribute to our society have changed and placed more emphasis of the quality of life of each employee so why can’t the government who employs literal heroes? Heroes who had the balls to do what 90% of Americans won’t or can’t do. I would like to change my narrative and work for a major contributor to society but my reality is I don’t qualify to work at these major companies. My qualifications are governmental functions. My degree is laughed at by major companies. My certifications are laughed at as well.