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Performance reviews and what they *really* mean for Jacobs employees
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0x149a…8b27So, performance review season is upon us (or just finishing up, depending on your department). Normally, I'm pretty good at dissecting these things, but this year feels different at Jacobs. There's a lot of talk about 'strategic alignment' and 'future workforce needs' being thrown around during feedback sessions. It's all very corporate speak, and honestly, it feels like a preamble to something.
My manager was… vague. Praised my work, but then spent a good chunk of time talking about how the company needs to adapt to 'evolving market demands.' It felt less like constructive criticism and more like setting the stage.
Has anyone else gotten feedback that felt a little off this year? Or is this just standard 'new year, new Jacobs' rhetoric? I'm trying to figure out if I should be updating my resume proactively or if this is just the usual cycle. Curious to hear what others are experiencing during their reviews and if it aligns with this feeling of underlying uncertainty. Any advice on how to interpret this kind of feedback would be great.