Hearsay informs me I'm doing good

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I thought I was doing a crappy, horrible job at work. I didn't think I did a whole lot and don't talk much. I get no feedback. The lady I now sit next to, who is very down to earth and honest, has told me that the actual word going around is that I'm doing a very good job.

My conclusion is that when people told me I'd be doing a ton of work, what THEY consider to be a 'ton' isn't anywhere close to what *I* consider to be a ton of work. I'm just super fast when I'm focus and uninterrupted. This whole week, I've been thinking negatively about it. I changed positions, had a meeting on my status, etc. I was fearing I'd be unemployed. Turns out the complete opposite - nice communication but nevertheless.

So, for all those who wish to find employment or have, work hard. It does or CAN be appreciated, at least.

Sounds like a good time to ask for a pay-rise ?

Ya, I don't like money and stuff, it bothers me. I never charge enough when I sell my stuff (I sold my motorcycle for at least 1000 less then I could have). I hate asking for money because then I need to prove I'm worth it but dont know if I actually am because I've nothing to compare anything to.

I hear ya, man.
One big thing that's traditionally kept m motivated at work was the perception (realistically speaking, self-imposed) that I was just a cog in the machine... a cog that could be replaced at any time for the slightest reason.

Does anyone else here have a problem accepting praise and compliments?
I have a self imposed belief that the work that I do is inferior, and that I am lucky to still have a job with this employer, or that the little mistake yesterday will get me fired. whenever my supervisor comments positively on my work, I am unformfortable and do not know how to react.
I like receiving positive feedback, but at the same time it makes me feel awkward because I do not quite believe that it is true.
does anyone else get this?