Oct 23, 2026, 8:57 PMIf you remember I just started a new job, you may be thinking, “Samir, how can you do performance reviews for people you just met?” And the answer is simply to only say good things that I know are true. Right now all I care about is building trust, not evaluating people.
Oct 23, 2026, 8:58 PMYou may also be thinking, “11 direct reports is too many direct reports.” You are correct. Hopefully I can fix this before next year.
Oct 25, 2026, 11:54 AMFinished the reviews this morning. The deadline is tonight.
Brain cannot do work if work is not practically due, as always.
@samir coming from a manager, this statement sounds ominous ;). Obviously not your intention
Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 PM@alexboly Hahaha, I didn’t even consider that reading! Hopefully people know me enough to understand my point.
Oct 24, 2026, 5:57 AM@samir lucky you, not having to report in an (dysfunctional) org which requires a 10/70/20 share between good/average/bad. A reason to run once established.
Oct 24, 2026, 11:59 AM@kore Yeah, sounds awful. We do have some “calibration” meetings scheduled, which I hope will be productive.
Oct 24, 2026, 12:07 PM@samir fingers crossed. The "calibration" meetings I attended were most horrible. Talking people down to meet the ratio. Hours of shit talks about the other teams to get the good ratings for yours. I really hope the best for you.
Oct 24, 2026, 12:18 PM@kore Eeesh. Yeah, I hope it’s not like that.