Feeling Left Behind at 35 While Watching 25-Year-Olds Get Promoted 😤

I'm 35 and watching all these fresh college grads waltz into senior positions while I'm still grinding away in my cubicle. 😔 It's honestly crushing my soul. Last week, our new VP announced he's 26 and just sold his startup. Meanwhile, I've been with this company for 8 years and can barely afford my rent. The worst part? He keeps asking me to "mentor" the younger team members who are already making twice my salary. 🙄 I used to think experience mattered, but now I'm wondering if I missed some memo about how careers actually work. Should I just accept that I'll never catch up? How do you deal with feeling completely left behind in your own industry? I'm desperate for some real advice from people who actually get it. 💭 #WorkplaceStruggles #CareerAdvice #FeelingSidelined #JobCareer