[mclightning]

This is exactly what frustrates me so badly, with yearly performance evaluations. I was working at Sony for 3~ years. I would receive "Exceeded Expectations" as the evaluation, and raise matching the inflation :D, then they expect you to show gratitude and appreciation :D

It is almost an insult at intellect of anyone working at a knowledge work.

So, I switched to consultancy instead. No longer, annual performance review bullshit. My hourly rate is so high, they don't waste my hours with such crap anymore. That has been my new motto for career "If they're filling your time with crap, you're being underpaid for your time". Make them think twice for using your time.