Performance reviews are both terrifying and humiliating. They’re just a chance for the boss to remind you that he holds your whole means of survival in his han

Performance reviews are both terrifying and humiliating. They’re just a chance for the boss to remind you that he holds your whole means of survival in his hands and that your absolute obedience is necessary to not become homeless. Want to keep custody of your children? Want to have food? Want to have a roof over your head? Better jump when I say jump, worm. No matter what he might say, even if your performance was fine, that’s the context the conversation takes place in- fear, intimidation, and power. It’s not any fun.