Have you ever felt like you’re doing your job just right, meeting all the expectations, but still not getting the recognition or rewards you deserve? I recently came across a Reddit post that resonated with me, and I think it’s time we talk about this unspoken rule in the industry.
The post mentioned that at a big-name company on the West Coast, employees who ‘meet expectations’ aren’t getting salary increments, not even a dollar each year. It’s shocking, right? I mean, isn’t meeting expectations the bare minimum we’re supposed to strive for? But apparently, it’s no longer enough.
Now, to get a measly 1% salary raise or even just to keep your job, you need to ‘exceed expectations.’ It got me thinking, did this used to happen pre-COVID as well? Has the game changed, or have we just become more aware of it?
It’s frustrating, to say the least, because it feels like the goalposts are constantly shifting. You’re doing your job, meeting the expectations, but still, it’s not enough. It’s like, what’s the point of even having expectations if meeting them doesn’t mean anything?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Have you experienced something similar in your workplace? Do you think this is a new trend, or has it always been this way?
Let’s discuss!