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Well, if you exceed expectations, doesn't that mean you didn't set your goals high enough?
by webmaven 8y ago
Well, if you exceed expectations, doesn't that mean you didn't set your goals high enough?
- scarface74 8y agoProbably, But working at regular non SV companies, I’ve learned just to focus on doing as well as possible while still having a sane work life balance, keeping on top of industry trends and job hopping when my salary and the market were out of whack. Google pays such above market salaries, the strategy would be different.
- skj 8y agoIdeally expectations are relative to your position at the company, not what people think you can accomplish.
- steelframe 8y agoAt Google you are expected to exceed expectations. But seriously, you are evaluated against the role description (software eng? product mgmt?) and your level. If you exceed expectations consistently over several review cycles, you are encouraged to apply for a promotion. The goal is to get you promoted into a role and level where you can consistently meet expectations.
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- sjg007 8y agoAhh the Peter Principle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_principle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_principle
- joshuamorton 8y agoSpecifically the opposite. The peter principle implies you'll make it to a point where you flounder and can't manage. This is the opposite: You make it to a position where you do well, but aren't spectacular (compared to your peers in the same position). Roles/levels are calibrated so that expectations at L+1 are generally speaking aligned with strong performance at L.