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Today was my first day at a new job after an absolutely blissful two week vacation. One of the reasons I never took vacations in the past is that I lose my work momentum and become extremely stressed about my ability to perform once I've returned. I just don't know how to retain the relaxation I felt during vacation and use it to ramp things up slowly. What do you recommend? The past few weeks were maybe the first time I have been really happy in years. I don't want that joy to go away.
posted by Hermione Granger on Nov 8, 2021 - 4 answers

How does a job review for a state employed prosecuting attorney employee work? [more inside]
posted by lstanley on Oct 3, 2016 - 8 answers

I want to be honest in my year end self assessment at work. How harshly should I critique my performance over the past year? [more inside]
posted by stedman15 on Dec 5, 2014 - 30 answers

I've received a "Performance Improvement Plan" due to poor output and communication problems. This is almost entirely due to issues in my personal life that are resolving themselves. However, at most companies (probably including mine), a PIP is basically a way to build a paper trail before firing someone. While I'm going to work as hard as I can to improve performance, this is probably the time to start looking for other jobs. What is ethical for me to tell interviewers about why I'm leaving my current position? There are plenty of things I can cite that I don't like about this job, but none of them would normally be enough for me to quit. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 25, 2014 - 18 answers

My job is trying to counsel me out for "performance" issues. I think this is unjustified, but either way, the relationship is over. How do I position myself to end my employment on the best terms for me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 25, 2014 - 19 answers

I have been asked to assist in drafting my "critical elements" for success, which will be used to evaluate my job performance. What should I be on the lookout for? [more inside]
posted by QuantumMeruit on Mar 9, 2012 - 4 answers

My boss recently spoke to me about my performance and then today just dramatically increased my workload in a way that will pull me away from my primary job responsibility without a discussion. How should I approach this situation? [more inside]
posted by GilvearSt on Jan 10, 2012 - 16 answers

What could your manager do to make the annual review most productive and effective and least painful? What should your manager ask you to prepare for the annual review? [more inside]
posted by theora55 on Jul 13, 2010 - 16 answers

I have had two major professional failures in a single week. I would like insight into a couple of aspects. Sordid details inside. [more inside]
posted by sidd.darko on Oct 10, 2009 - 21 answers

I've recently become aware that my boss only sees value in a small part of what I do. [more inside]
posted by rhizome on Sep 25, 2006 - 12 answers