No one cares about what you write and say
This is the painful part. You may be working in an environment that requires you to bring out official reports or memos for management to make everything appear serious. Meanwhile, you know that your managers do not read what you write or analyse your opinions. On the other hand, if you are working in the media, and your articles or stories are not getting the needed reach despite all attempts to strategise, then you must start thinking twice about what you do.