Performance evaluations were created to eliminate any raises you might think you deserve.
Just settle for some cheap prizes or trinket in lieu of raises. Maybe some unobtainable commissions or incentives.
Just shut up, and work harder for less and you’ll be A-OK.
I’ve even been told in past jobs that no one is to receive the highest marks on any category. Their excuse is “it motivates people to do better”. We all know it is to keep the merit increases to a minimum. I’ve argued this point countless times in the past as I watched my best employees leave at the first better opportunity. You can’t expect loyal employees if you don’t return the favor.
My performance evaluation is my supervisor’s opportunity to sit me down and kick s^%* in my face at will.
She pretty much does this all year any way, but at review time, she gets to make all the cheap shots she wants!
BUT last year I put the turd on HER plate and since it is read and SIGNED by HER supervisor.... I put the knife in and twisted it.
She’s been real docile lately :)