Howdy!
If you could help me fill out this pilot study I would be very grateful:

I feel like my supervisor is deliberately obtuse and contrary.
If he thinks this is motivational, then he is in for a big surprise.
I'm not needy for plaudits, but if he doesn't start telling me I'm doing something (anything) right soon, I'll bin it.

That is all.

It's all about your portfolio (in my experience).
If you're work is solid, employers won't care.