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What does it mean?
Appraisals often praise employees while cutting their pay.
In plain terms
Bosses praise you to justify paying you less.
What can you take from it?
Don't trust praise without checking your compensation.

Where it applies

  • performance review
  • salary negotiation
  • job satisfaction

Putting it to work

  • track contributions
  • research pay scales

Questions to consider

  • How do you value your work?
  • What does feedback really mean?

Another view

Some appraisals genuinely aim to reward and develop employees.

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