⟩ Why should you not expect to be rewarded?
Confidence is one thing, arrogance is another. Yes, you were the top of your class in college and yes, you dominated your last project, but it is a fine line between letting your work speak for you and duct-taping it to your boss's computer. Worried your boss doesn't notice your achievements? Set up a meeting to talk about what you have been working on, and ask for feedback.