I received a NEGATIVE performance review at McKinsey

Have you ever received a negative performance review?

I have.

Although it was not a pleasant experience, it also was not the end of my career, which was what I thought was going to happen.

Negative performance reviews are not something that people talk about publicly, not something you'd make a LinkedIn Post about "Hey everyone, I'm excited to share that I've received a negative performance review!" I remember I felt so helpless, yet I was ashamed for a long time and found it difficult to seek help.

Although taboo to talk about publicly, you'd also be surprised how many people I know, people who are capable, smart and talented, have told me that they received negative performance reviews at least once in their career.

So I thought i'd share my experience, my regrets and my learnings in this video.

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[yassixiong]

Thank you Angie for being vulnerable and sharing this! So many people experience this but have nowhere to turn to for guidance and perspective. - current consultant :)

[jooyounglee]

Hi Angie, i am currently working as a consultant at one of the big 4 firms.
I recently received a bad performance review, which made me extremely devastated and upset because I thought it was unfair. Thank you for sharing your story. Otherwise, I would keep doubting myself and feel horrible for i don’t know how many more days-
Thank you!

[lauramusonye]

Thank you for sharing this video. It’s very encouraging

[larahporter]

After having covid and 5 vaccines I lost my ability to memorize, focus and analyze. I was making stupid mistakes over and over and over. No help from my manager. My mistake was to stay there for too long... I should have rotated earlier, I did not take action quickly but my lead did. I am no longer working there.

[PrettyPhay]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It provided me with hope during a time I need it most. 😊

[NS-gntz]

Hi Angie, I am going through the exact same thing. Litterally the same path with the 3 projects. Thank you for sharing

[nikkiveekay]

Thank you for this I just recieved a total curve ball from my director who I thought really liked how I was working!
I feel so stupid now and feel like my boss hates me I wanted to quit (it just happened yesterday) so it just sucks but I tried to stay positive but getting a 1% promotion sucked ass and felt like shit…

[khalid_]

Thank you for sharing such an insightful video and also showing the flip side of the coin. Thank you for being so transparent and sharing some valuable tips
Also, do you think sharing the impleasent things (in your 2nd project) with your DGL right after project would have shaped your year end performance review differently, would their still be a recency bias? Would love your thoughts on this
As always, cant wait for your next upload

[alexcerny]

Had a final warning 7 months into my job :(

[richard]

it usally comes down to impression management and image management with type-A managers who like to allocate blame to their subordinates so they dont get blamed for delays on projects due to external factors

[AnotherPolly]

Thank you, Angie, for sharing this 🤗

[cyrilokoduwa]

Very awesome piece, glad you brought it out here

[randomy]

Angie, Is it possible / easy to transfer offices internationally?
Like from Tokyo office to Dallas office?

[AsiaAlexander]

That's interesting. I wouldn't want to share the issues with that project, because I don't want the appearance that I can't handle obstacles or lack problem solving skills.

[jaimesmith]

Leave that "issues" review far behind in the ashes where it belong. Angie, you go kiddo!

By the way, how are you finding how the performance reviews in the world of tech (I believe you are currently a PM at WealthSimple) compared to McKinsey?

[Bob-bepj]

My appraisal of McKinsey's influence on business is they have issues.

[saumyamravidwivedi]

Thank you Angie, is it possible to contact you over an email please?