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> Why do we have to pretend I'm not just there to do a job / make you richer in exchange for less money than I know you yourself are making? It's so patronizing
by BaseballPhysics 4y ago
> Why do we have to pretend I'm not just there to do a job / make you richer in exchange for less money than I know you yourself are making? It's so patronizing.
Because some managers and employees want to work on career development that might benefit you in your current role, a future role at the company, or a future step in your career elsewhere.
If you don't care about your career, fine.
But it's not patronizing. It's literally doing our job by trying to help you advance. If you don't want that, just say so and your manager will stop wasting their time by asking.
- thunky 4y ago> Because some managers and employees want to work on career development that might benefit you Then they should be doing that throughout the year because it's part of their actual job. Not once per year by mandate via a stupid questionnaire.
- BaseballPhysics 4y agoYes, they should. Who suggested otherwise?
- thunky 4y ago> Yes, they should. Who suggested otherwise? Must have been the pointy-haired guy that hijacked your account to defend periodic formal self reviews.
- BaseballPhysics 4y agoNo, I was disputing this statement: > but when a company asks you what your goals are, that's worse. I made absolutely no statements for or against yearly reviews (in fact, in one of my other comments, you'll find I mention I'm not personally a fan). You're arguing with a strawman. Meanwhile, please direct your bitterness elsewhere. If you want to get into flamewars and insult people I'm sure you can find better places to do it. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html > Be kind. Don't be snarky. Have curious conversation; don't cross-examine. Please don't fulminate. Please don't sneer, including at the rest of the community. Edit out swipes.