I think that's why I've had issues with management too, I've always seem them as doing a job that's different from mine, as in: we are the same level working on different areas. -- Whereas perhaps they seem themselves as superior.

Regardless: I really wish I could trust the feedback I get, I want to improve, I want to be the best, I will always fail in some area but I am completely blind to my faults since all I ever hear is praise.

I do not believe for one second that I'm worthy of such praise, I work hard for sure, but I don't doubt that my managers (whom I didn't enjoy working with) did also.