🔥 Dealing with a disappointing performance review

Facing Feedback That Feels Unfair

Imagine working hard for a year, then you meet with your manager for your performance review and realize you’re not being considered for a promotion.

We’ve all had moments where our effort and the recognition didn’t align, and it stings.

Every Friday, we feature a real career question and invite an expert to weigh in with guidance you can actually use.

This week’s Q&A discusses how to handle a disappointing performance review.

💭 Career Q&A

Today we’re talking about how to regroup after a disappointing review, in partnership with 11 Swans Consulting. 

😐️ When you’re told you’re just “meeting expectations”

I just had a performance review with my manager and I’ve delivered results consistently over the past year, but I was told that I’m just “meeting expectations.”

I want a promotion, but it feels like I’m nowhere near getting one. What should I do next?