Appraisals are where you get together with your team leader and agree what an outstanding member of the team you are, how much your contribution has been valued, what massive potential you have and, in recognition of all this, would you mind having your salary halved.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote sarcastically criticizes performance reviews that praise employees but cut their pay.
- In plain terms
- Performance reviews often praise you but ask for pay cuts.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of praise that comes with hidden costs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you ever received praise that felt empty?
- When do reviews feel like a joke?
Another view
The quote assumes all appraisals are insincere or manipulative.
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