Performance Appraisal Dilemma.

[Bimmerbill]

I'm still working on my suck-up skills. I have none and am too blunt. At my current gig, suck-up skills are what gets you promoted. I have yet to see education and professional certifications counted at all.

This sort of thing made me leave federal civil service the first time. Now that I'm back, I adjusted my attitude. I'm much happier, but still not promoted.

 

[DeborahB]

Is there a big age difference between your wife and your boss? I've been dealing with that one (I'm almost 62, she's 34).

I hate those formalized reviews. They say nothing and document nothing. Where I work, they shred the evidence used to review us. But since I'm retiring.....

 

[My Dream]

Is there a big age difference between your wife and your boss?

Approximately 15 years and 30 years between Jane and said boss.

 

[DeborahB]

Approximately 15 years and 30 years between Jane and said boss.

Yeah, I meant Jane and HER boss - okay, anyhow generation gap warnings are sounding in my ears.

I read recently (and please, if anyone is very young, sorry!) that gen Y is very goal-oriented and likes to follow rules. This is antithesis to boomers. I think that's why my boss doesn't "get" me.