The reality at the end of the day is that you are a tool designed to dispense money for your overlords. If you are lucky enough to find a way to do that while also enjoying yourself, then you are already getting awards and kissing babies in the race of life.
Unfortunately, few of us get to do that. So resetting expectations can help, your work is a product and products are bought and sold. Get too emotionally attached to the work you produce or to how you prefer to produce it and you’ll feel hollowed out very quickly. It’s callous but true.
Also, there are a lot of personality types and backgrounds, some will thrive in environments that others would find toxic. It comes down to the individual.
Yes, the chances of fame and fortune are slim, the chances of steak and potatoes might even be slim for some. However, aren’t they always?