8 signs you have more influence at work than you think

It's normal to feel unappreciated by your boss and coworkers if you're working harder than you should.But if you're held to a higher standard than others, or if you're constantly busy, your work is probably vital to your team.Here are eight things that reveal you may have more influence at work than you think.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Sometimes it is easy to feel as though your efforts are not appreciated by those in your company. You have been working late, been given more assignments than normal, you've been receiving more criticism from your manager and more. You may not understand why your boss has been so hard on you lately, but it is probably because you are a good employee who she wants to keep around. Below, we outline eight different ways to tell you have influence at work, from others asking for your advice to your boss secretly prepping you for a promotion.