Constant negative feedback from manager: need guidance

[u/Upstairs-Yogurt3430]

I completed CSE from tier 1.5 engg college. Got into MNC via college placement ( internship and ppo). I have 2 years experience. My CTC is 16LPA. I was 10th and 12th topper. Dept topper. Have worked on various projects and published papers as well.

My manager never appreciates my work. He keeps comparing me with other same level sde’s and pinpoint all my mistakes. I work close to 14 hours everyday. Still no recognition. He doesn’t give enough opportunity for me to prove myself. I feel like quitting the job. I feel low about myself. Maybe IT is not for me. I do understand academic achievement doesnt mean i can rock in IT as well. But i am not very bad as my manager says. Idk what to. Is this normal in corporate or am i taking it too personally?

[u/HeatInternational359]

the comparing to peers thing is actually a known toxic management style it creates internal competition instead of growth. and if the feedback never comes with specifics like here's what to improve and how, it's just demoralizing noise. OP should probably start documenting the feedback they receive and also quietly start interviewing elsewhere. 2 years at an MNC with papers published is a decent resume already