This is why I stick to consulting and stay away from employee-type employment.
The last time I was an employee I got a so-so (average) review after my first 6 months. I was pissed because I literally turned that entire department around and brought it back from it's ashes. Unfortunately my manager was not only brand new to the department but lacked the skills to even be running it.
Compensation is tied to the reviews so I think they do try to keep them as "average" as they can. When he tried to fault me for not using previously developed technology that never worked and I had proven wouldn't work for what was needed, I knew the reviews were a scam.
I complained to HR, they backed the manager and tried to sell me on the idea that is was a really great review since I've only been there for 6 months.
So if I cured cancer in 6 months than I can't get the best review possible because I've only been there for 6 months?? It made no sense, so I left and went back into consulting. At that particular company when you put in your 2 weeks notice they escort you to the door immediately and give you your 2 weeks pay. However, my boss went running to HR and pleaded with them not to do that and to make me work the 2 weeks because I had so much expertise he wanted transferred to other people.
That probably looked bad on him. During the exit interview I told them I was quitting because there is a gap between how I and the company value my contributions so I've decided to work for another company that really needs and values me.
That's all, and it was truth.
The last time I was an employee I got a so-so (average) review after my first 6 months. I was pissed because I literally turned that entire department around and brought it back from it's ashes. Unfortunately my manager was not only brand new to the department but lacked the skills to even be running it.
Compensation is tied to the reviews so I think they do try to keep them as "average" as they can. When he tried to fault me for not using previously developed technology that never worked and I had proven wouldn't work for what was needed, I knew the reviews were a scam.
I complained to HR, they backed the manager and tried to sell me on the idea that is was a really great review since I've only been there for 6 months.
So if I cured cancer in 6 months than I can't get the best review possible because I've only been there for 6 months?? It made no sense, so I left and went back into consulting. At that particular company when you put in your 2 weeks notice they escort you to the door immediately and give you your 2 weeks pay. However, my boss went running to HR and pleaded with them not to do that and to make me work the 2 weeks because I had so much expertise he wanted transferred to other people.
That probably looked bad on him. During the exit interview I told them I was quitting because there is a gap between how I and the company value my contributions so I've decided to work for another company that really needs and values me.
That's all, and it was truth.