琢磨不透这个老板到底是什么意思。"
He knows you crave to be praised verbally. By withholding it, he is in control.
Did your parents praise you much when you were growing up? It's likely a childhood reflex you carried around desiring validation from others.
Validate yourself. That involves taking responsibility for yourself. Not easy.
(The money should be validation enough. More praise leads to less money.)
