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0 pointspalata10mo ago0 comments

> This kind of "perf review" hacking works ~everywhere

I don't have tons of examples, but in my experience:

* This worked in toxic environments. They deserve it.

* This doesn't work in a functional environment, because they don't have those bullshit metrics.

If you have to rely on those tricks, it's time to look for another job.

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Which big, well-paying companies do not have "those bullshit metrics"? I know for a fact that Meta, Google, Stripe, Airbnb, and Oracle all lean heavily on performance review cycles based entirely on ridiculous metrics. Getting ahead there requires you to play the stupid games GP is suggesting.

astrange10mo ago

The original post doesn't mention anything quantitative ("metrics"). Did this get sidetracked?

> Depends on what you are looking for. I’ve turned half baked ideas into white papers for plenty of praise. I’ve used them to make my Jira tickets seem complicated and complete. I’ve used them to get praised for writing comprehensive documentation.

This is about giving people a good impression of you so they'll write strong peer feedback.

chipsrafferty10mo ago

And those are all examples of companies nobody should work for

bdangubic10mo ago

If you work there, as OP said, it's time to look for another job.

seattle_spring10mo ago

Totally, if you're willing to trade in your half-million or more annual compensation for $150k or less. My point is that it's an unfortunate game you have to play if you're working for places like that.

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