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Anyone else noticing performance review changes impacting comp?

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·33d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone, been at Align for a few years now in R&D. Lately, I've been hearing whispers and noticing some shifts in how performance reviews are being conducted, especially around the comp adjustments. It feels like the bar is being raised significantly, or maybe the pool for raises has shrunk. Has anyone else experienced this? It's making it really hard to plan financially and honestly, it's a bit demotivating when you feel like you're hitting your targets but the reward isn't matching. Just trying to gauge if this is a company-wide trend or if it's specific to my department. Any insights or similar experiences would be appreciated.

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·33d ago

I've definitely felt that too. It seems like the metrics are getting more aggressive, and the linkage between hitting those metrics and actual compensation increases feels less direct than it used to. It’s tough when you're putting in the work and seeing positive results, but the financial upside isn't as clear. It does make you second-guess your trajectory and compensation planning.

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·33d ago

Same here. The overall economic climate might be playing a role, but the shift in review criteria and the resulting comp adjustments are noticeable. It feels like the goalposts are moving, and it's becoming a challenge to get the kind of raises that reflect consistent high performance. Makes you wonder about the long-term incentives.