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Currently they don't exist - I've asked for a yearly one, but I suppose they haven't found time to give me a review. I've been at my current position (C# Dev)

by kzisme 9y ago

Currently they don't exist - I've asked for a yearly one, but I suppose they haven't found time to give me a review. I've been at my current position (C# Dev) for almost a year and a half full time and I worked part time for almost a half a year. This seems to be far from normal, but since this is my first job out of school I really just want to see: - If I'm performing to standard (Adding value) - which I think I am. - If raises are a thing at this company or in general with reviews. We seem to be shifting towards a more I guess you could call it an "agile" approach (due to our PM). Daily standup meetings talking about what we will focus on for that day, allocate time for it, and report back the next day.

ultimateedition 9y ago
You should really insist on a review. If you don't get feedback on how you're doing in your career, it's at your expense. My company has no formal process, I still force a review every year. Also, I believe you should ask for a raise every year. Even if you've completely stagnated professionally, your salary is decreasing continuously with inflation. Companies seem to take advantage of introverted people who are too afraid to speak up about perfectly reasonable requests, like clarifying your performance and goals. It definitely sounds like you're in that boat.
- kzisme 9y ago
  I've reached out via email 2-3 times and twice in person. At a _very_ informal meeting (about a project) I had mentioned it as well on 6/29, but nothing has been said to me since. I'm not terribly sure how to go about forcing the issue when managers are unable to fit time into their schedule for me. I wouldn't consider myself completely introverted, but I don't want to seem needy (ie: cutting into other people's busy days/schedules) Hopefully I hear something back soon, but I'm not holding my breath.

by kzisme 9y ago

ultimateedition 9y ago

You should really insist on a review. If you don't get feedback on how you're doing in your career, it's at your expense. My company has no formal process, I still force a review every year. Also, I believe you should ask for a raise every year. Even if you've completely stagnated professionally, your salary is decreasing continuously with inflation. Companies seem to take advantage of introverted people who are too afraid to speak up about perfectly reasonable requests, like clarifying your performance and goals. It definitely sounds like you're in that boat.

kzisme 9y ago
I've reached out via email 2-3 times and twice in person. At a _very_ informal meeting (about a project) I had mentioned it as well on 6/29, but nothing has been said to me since. I'm not terribly sure how to go about forcing the issue when managers are unable to fit time into their schedule for me. I wouldn't consider myself completely introverted, but I don't want to seem needy (ie: cutting into other people's busy days/schedules) Hopefully I hear something back soon, but I'm not holding my breath.