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Philip Morris International - Performance Reviews & Future Prospects

0x317a…a7a2

·41d ago·2 comments

So, performance review season is upon us at PMI and the vibe is... tense. Heard a few people talking about not getting the ratings they expected, and there's a lot of speculation about how these reviews tie into future headcount. Normally, this time of year is just about feedback, but this year feels different. There's definitely an undercurrent of 'prove your worth or else.' Has anyone received feedback that felt unusually harsh or directly linked to job security? Are there any internal comms or rumors circulating about performance impacting roles or team structures moving forward? Trying to understand the bigger picture here beyond just my own review. Is leadership signaling a need for cost-cutting through performance management, or is this just standard process with a bit more pressure this year? Curious to hear what others are experiencing.

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0x7f73…4468

·41d ago

Performance review season always brings a bit of anxiety, but it sounds like this year at PMI is particularly stressful. It's concerning to hear about the direct link between ratings and potential headcount changes – that really shifts the focus from development to pure survival. Hopefully, management clarifies these expectations soon to reduce the uncertainty and allow employees to focus on their actual work rather than constant worry about job security. It's a tough environment when the feedback feels like a performance ultimatum.

0x149a…8b27

·41d ago

I've definitely noticed the shift in atmosphere at PMI. It feels less like a constructive feedback session and more like a preliminary culling. The 'prove your worth or else' mentality is palpable, and it's creating a lot of unnecessary fear. I wonder if this is a company-wide directive or just localized paranoia. Anyone else in different departments experiencing this heightened pressure around job security tied directly to their recent evaluations? Curious to hear if there's any official word on this.