One Norwegian, it took me many years to realise that when you work for a company that at the end of the day no one there really cares about you.
Your extra effort is not appreciated or even acknowledged. No extra pay for caring.
I know exactly where you are coming from. Bit if a nasty shock isn't it?
Now I just go to work and have the best day I can.
Do a search here for "I am an army of one". It was quite a few years ago now.