How to Handle Criticism in a Job Performance Review

Criticism is hard to accept especially in a job performance review. No one likes to hear negative comments. We all think we are doing a good job. So, if you think the performance review is not fair follow the steps below.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. First ask yourself a question. Am I a moron? If the answer is no, tell your reviewer that you are very competent and that he/she is the moron. Let that settle in for a moment, and then go pack up your belongings and wait for security to take you away.
   
   If you want to keep your job, then thank him/her for his/her opinion, tell him/her you will try harder and then tuck your tail between your legs and go back to your desk.

2. If you should feel that you are a moron, as your reviewer had pointed out, then let out a little wimper, cry out in front of your reviewer and tell him/her your so sorry you that let them down, and plead for one more chance. Then gather up what's left of your dignity and go back to your desk.

3. Look for the good in your reviewer. He/she may have had a rough childhood and feels he/she needs to take out revenge during performance reviews. Look at them and smile and have pity on their poor soul.

Tips & Warnings

• Be strong
• choose your method carefully