No matter how hard you push yourself, or how much you exceed goals, it's always the same: "Achieved." Winning awards, earning accolades, bringing in significant revenue through new sales, or cutting costs—none of it seems to matter. It all feels hollow.
The economy is in shambles, and finding new opportunities has been an uphill battle. It leaves me questioning: Is it me? Am I the problem? The disappointment is suffocating.
An "Achieved" rating translates to a meager 0-1% salary increase and a possible 80% AIP payout. While I am grateful for the job, the salary, and the bonus, it's crushing when you pour everything into your work, surpass your goals, and still end up here. The recognition feels superficial, a checkbox rather than an acknowledgment of true effort and achievement.
I don’t know what more I can do. Is this the norm everywhere? Is this all we can expect from now on—a system that leaves you feeling unseen, unvalued, and demoralized? It's so disheartening.