Will be sitting down with my manager for mid-year reviews(been at the job for 5 monthsnoe) . I am doing decent in my job but the word around the office is that the management tries to show that you are not upto the mark. Any machavelian ways to handle the meeting to present my high value

jh1871 · 2019-01-20T03:45:25+00:00

Had a similar situation a year or two ago. Was the hardest worker in the company (highest amount of daily calls in medical sales) and they called me in at 6 months for review. Put me on probation. Worst part is the misspelled my last name on the form.

I was pissed, but I kept frame. Asked lots of probing questions and showed legitimate concern. Went back to my desk and thought about it for a few minutes, honestly feeling insulted.

Went back to my manager 10 or so minutes after the meeting and asked for a copy of the documents. I was calm and collected, but it was obvious I was very concerned. She handed me the copy and went back to my desk.

Got a call about an hour later from the owner of the company. My manager must have called him. He told me on the phone to not take the probation seriously and that he wanted me to stay a part of the company. I was taken off probation shortly after.

If they flex on you, let them know you have value that will be respected elsewhere. It’s just like with females.

BPasFuck · 2019-01-20T02:24:41+00:00

In my experience, the purpose of these meetings is to create a paper trail for possible dismissal.

I don't mean they're trying to fire you. I mean that they will try and have something on file about everybody-- something negative.

This way, if they decide later on that they don't like you-- or someone else-- they can point to this piece of paper and say "Joe Blow was notified that we don't like the way he files his TPS reports. Joe Blow was counseled on how to improve. We have detected no signs of improvement. We feel it is time for Joe Blow's dismissal."

The criticism will sometimes be valid. Sometimes, it's just nebulous bullshit. Either way-- you're a simp, if you think anything you say or do in this meeting will lead to you getting a raise.

suprathepeg · 2019-01-20T01:25:56+00:00

Maintain frame.

Relax. (Or at least try to appear relaxed)

Ask specific questions about any criticisms they have. Drill down if you can.

Treat raise offers as the first offer in a negotiation.

Repeat.

WoodWizzy87 · 2019-01-20T06:39:32+00:00

The first 6 months of any job is not a job, but a “trial period” RJ see if you’re up to snuff. How many times were you late, hitting your goals?, play well with others? How’s the teamwork? Are you filing everything correctly? Is paperwork in order?

Until you have amazing financial stability or are the boss, you don’t do any Machiavellian bullshit to one up anybody. Keep your axe to the grindstone, ask how you can improve numbers, any certifications or classes you can take to be on top.

Your bosses boss or whoever called you to reassure you to relax is still working you over. He’s still trying to make it look like it’s a great place to work at. Even though he says not worry, take that with a grain of salt, everyone is replaceable. Learn as much as possible, think outside the box to fix things in other ways that others haven’t thought of.

leftajar · 2019-01-20T07:10:31+00:00

This is where you reap what you've sown the past six months.

If you've been doing great, you should be able to provide clear evidence of that. Excellence should be demonstrated and documented -- that's lesson one of how to succeed as an employee.

If you haven't been excellent, then you may face a reckoning. If they don't fire you, be relieved you didn't get punished for mediocrity, and resolve to be better.

leave1onread · 2019-01-20T17:01:31+00:00

I would recommend reading or listing to (audible.com) Never Split The Difference. Seriously a great book, should probably be in the Red Pill library. Teaches how to negotiate and get what you want while allowing the other party to feel like they win. Teaches frame and holding it even when lives are in the balance.

Never Split The Difference - By Chris Voss

noPTSDformePlease · 2019-01-20T02:19:43+00:00

you should have been showing your value over the last few months. its too late now for a last minute effort.

drakehfh · 2019-01-20T10:03:37+00:00

I'm on the same boat as you, been here for three months and I have 3 other months as a trial. I am very aggressive when it comes to the salary. I have a really good one but I think I can get more. At least I am getting offers. I will have a meeting next month with my manager and will ask for contract renegotiations. But I will have at least 2 other job offers up my sleeves.

Being clear, talking slow with a deep voice and eye contact usually is enough to establish your frame and this way your manager takes you seriously.

masterpiece00 · 2019-01-20T11:58:49+00:00

Look for another workplace, there are plenty around. Do you like the thought of finding somewhere more harmonious?

OracleofFl · 2019-01-20T19:52:26+00:00

You say you are doing a "decent job"...I wouldn't think that employees only doing a decent job have much leverage. Start doing a kick ass job and then come back to us.

Big_Daddy_PDX · 2019-01-20T05:16:47+00:00

You sound like you Iack frame. That “old school” mentality is something you don’t understand - real world experience. If they say you haven’t done something well enough, then confirm where you need to do better and thank them for their time.

The worst thing in these reviews is when the employee is stupid enough to think they rate at 5-stars in every category. News flash! You don’t rate as a 5 in more than one category unless EVERYONE in Executive leadership already told you that you’re killing it.

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