“Performance reviews are just formalized gaslighting”
Agree
- Memories are selective and biased
- Justifies predetermined raise decisions
- Recency bias distorts entire year
- Power dynamics make honesty impossible
Disagree
- Structured feedback helps people grow
- Documentation protects both parties legally
- Forces managers to address issues
- Better than no feedback at all
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