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I Left My Annual Review This Week Covered in Bird Feathers
At least that’s what it felt like
I had my annual review this week. I went into the meeting with high hopes.
Last year my raise was minuscule so I asked what I could do to earn a larger increase this year. They gave me a list.
I worked hard to achieve the goals they set. Halfway through the year, I earned a title change.
My review was glowing. They showered me with words like showed initiative.
Great at time management.
Took on new challenges.
Managed a project well.
Then they proceeded to give me a minuscule raise. My disappointment was palpable.
They continued to shower me with praises.
I left the meeting feeling like I’d been covered in fluffy bird feathers.
Their words may have felt good but they had no weight.
kasey sparks, © 2025
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