I try to take promises as a compliment and nothing more. Just say to yourself "this is just him/her telling me I'm doing a good job" and don't let yourself get

I try to take promises as a compliment and nothing more. Just say to yourself "this is just him/her telling me I'm doing a good job" and don't let yourself get wrapped up in the rest of it. If you're not happy working for the rate you're currently getting, then start looking elsewhere. Letting yourself believe "I'll be happy here as soon as they do X Y Z" is a recipe for disappointment.