> ensure fairness and maintain quality standards Got a good chuckle out of this. My experience with calibration at multiple companies is it's where you realiz

> ensure fairness and maintain quality standards Got a good chuckle out of this. My experience with calibration at multiple companies is it's where you realize not only does your review depend on how happy you make your manager, but how politically savvy your manager is coupled with how much you were able to impress the people on the calibration committee. It also gives your manager a nice out if you work hard, but they don't quite like you. All they have to do is not fight for you in calibration and you'll never be able to get much beyond a "meets expectations" rating.