My broker decided last month that we all need to start doing weekly "accountability circles" where we go around the room and share our numbers in front of everyone. Not in a supportive way—in a "let's all stare at Karen while she explains why she only closed one deal this quarter" way. Meanwhile, our broker hasn't personally closed a transaction since 2019 and spends most of his time posting inspirational quotes on LinkedIn and talking about his golf handicap. Last week he pulled me aside to suggest I "might want to reconsider my marketing strategy" because my social media presence isn't "aspirational enough." Sir, I sold four houses last month. You sold zero. But sure, let me work on my Instagram aesthetics. The best part? He takes a desk fee AND a split, claims it's for "mentorship and support," then disappears for three-hour lunches every day. When I asked about getting some actual training on commercial transactions, he told me to "YouTube it." I'm actively interviewing at other brokerages but I have to do it in secret like I'm planning an affair.