Well, I can't say I have ever had a performance review that was inspiring or useful, but it's kind of depressing when you start out having them and then stop. B

Well, I can't say I have ever had a performance review that was inspiring or useful, but it's kind of depressing when you start out having them and then stop. Because one of the subtexts is, why even pretend we might give you a raise? And it means you're unlikely to be fired, but it also means nobody even cares enough to do something about anyone that is causing problems.