E14: Your Performance is Lacking....

Engineering Chaos

In this episode, KC and Ashley discuss various tech tools, including video editing software, live streaming platforms, virtual reality headsets, and personalization with stickers. They also share their thoughts on USB-C cables and random tangents. The conversation concludes with a discussion on performance reviews and setting SMART goals for success. The conversation discusses the concept of SMART goals and how they can be applied in the engineering industry. It explores each component of the SMART acronym (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely) and provides insights on how to write effective goals. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of adapting goals in an adaptive environment and the need to undersell oneself when setting goals. Additionally, it highlights the significance of self-evaluation and the role of feedback from peers and mentors in the evaluation process. This part of the conversation focuses on the challenges and concerns related to performance reviews and HR processes. The speakers discuss their lack of trust in HR due to previous experiences with ineffective investigations and subjective performance improvement plans. They also share tips for self-evaluations, including using AI tools and aligning their goals with the next level's expectations. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the politics involved in performance reviews and the importance of not solely relying on the feedback received during these reviews. This part of the conversation focuses on the impact of personality on performance reviews and the challenges individuals face in navigating workplace politics. It discusses the tendency for performance reviews to focus on personality rather than actual performance, and the frustration that can arise from this. The conversation also touches on coping mechanisms, the need for transparency in performance reviews, and the unfair treatment of employees with and without children. Additionally, it explores the struggles that engineers face in dealing with workplace politics and the lack of empathy often found in the field. In this part of the conversation, Ashley and KC discuss the importance of empathy in work relationships and how it can vary depending on personal connections. They also explore the impact of leadership on performance reviews and the need to provide solutions rather than create problems. The conversation delves into the influence of relationships on performance reviews and the importance of taking them with a grain of salt. They also discuss the challenges of being true to oneself in the workplace and the pressure to perform. The conversation concludes with a discussion on knowing one's worth and negotiating, as well as the challenges of being an engineer on the internet and growing a following. In this episode, Ashley and KC wrap up their conversation and provide contact information for sponsorship and personal fitness inquiries.

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