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Worried about Performance Reviews - Anyone else?

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·58d ago·2 comments

Performance review season is coming up, and honestly, I'm a little freaked out. My last review was just 'meets expectations,' which I know isn't terrible, but it also doesn't exactly scream 'safe from layoffs.' I'm in a shared services role supporting several orgs, and I know budget cuts are impacting us all. How are folks preparing? Any tips for proactively demonstrating value to my manager? I'm thinking of documenting all my accomplishments from the last 6 months and sending it over, but I don't want to come off as desperate either.

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·58d ago

Documenting accomplishments is a great first step. Quantify everything! Instead of 'assisted with project X,' try 'reduced project X completion time by 15% by streamlining workflow.' Also, think about how your role impacts others. Gather informal feedback from those you support. A few positive quotes about your helpfulness can really boost your case. Good luck!

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·58d ago

Honestly, 'meets expectations' is the new 'exceeds expectations' in many places. Don't overthink it. Managers are often pressured to distribute ratings according to a curve, so even if you're doing great work, you might not get a stellar review. Just keep doing your job well, and focus on things you *can* control. A mountain of self-praise might actually backfire.