[mlr22]

I get your point. I still am honest. But they have taken me for granted for way too long. Hence I am contemplating doing the bare minimum. ( I dont see anything wrong with this either since good work is anyway not appreciated. Those who are rewarded aren't doing anything great either. Majority of them are are well connected with the key people in management)

[krisroadruck]

There is that rationalization I mentioned. If you "are still honest", walk into your bosses office and make it clear you intend to do the minimum and your reasons why. That is honest. Perhaps they will be fine with it. Perhaps they will renegotiate your pay. Perhaps they will let you go. Either way you will have been honest. Otherwise just stop tossing the word honest around and go about your business.

[jstx1]

You're getting caught up on the word honest instead of giving practical advice.

[krisroadruck]

I already gave the practical advice, now I’m addressing the cognitive dissonance.

[xvilo]

Well, they do

[koheripbal]

Life is too short to jump on that downward spiral.

Your sense of self-worth will be impacted. You will become the toxicity you hate.