I think you should, like many other people are saying, talk to your manager about how you’re not getting any feedback on your work. When it comes to clients and managers, they don’t tend to understand how the backend powers their application.
But I also would try to keep your head up. Sure, you’re not being recognized for your work (and you should rightfully be recognized), but usually people may not realize your importance until they can tangibly see it. The frontend devs produce results that are observable which is why they get all the praise. The backend devs produce results, however, that are unobservable, which is why they may not get feedback or praise immediately. Essentially, your manager/client’s reaction is typical of human nature and behavior. As long as this doesn’t get to a point where the company is challenging your position or your razon d’etre, then I would try to not be so alarmed. Again, shoot an email to your manager about your need for recognition, but don’t let your desire to get attention affect your work. You’re still important, even if people aren’t telling you so.
Good luck, hope things work out.
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I think you should, like many other people are saying, talk to your manager about how you’re not getting any feedback on your work. When it comes to clients and managers, they don’t tend to understand how the backend powers their application.
But I also would try to keep your head up. Sure, you’re not being recognized for your work (and you should rightfully be recognized), but usually people may not realize your importance until they can tangibly see it. The frontend devs produce results that are observable which is why they get all the praise. The backend devs produce results, however, that are unobservable, which is why they may not get feedback or praise immediately. Essentially, your manager/client’s reaction is typical of human nature and behavior. As long as this doesn’t get to a point where the company is challenging your position or your razon d’etre, then I would try to not be so alarmed. Again, shoot an email to your manager about your need for recognition, but don’t let your desire to get attention affect your work. You’re still important, even if people aren’t telling you so.
Good luck, hope things work out.