Performance review: a lesson for ages 18 to 25
Feedback at work helps you grow. Listening, asking for examples and choosing one change to work on shows maturity.
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The situation
Your manager gives you a review with some tough criticism.
You feel discouraged and think about quitting.
What would you do?
- Thank your manager and make a plan for one change.
- Get defensive and argue every point.
See the recommended choice and why
Recommended choice
Thank your manager and make a plan for one change.
Feedback at work helps you grow. Listening, asking for examples and choosing one change to work on shows maturity.
Your next step
Write down one change and check back in a month.
Words you can use
“Thanks. Can you give me an example?”
Sources
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