Had my mid year review today..
Generally good feedback.
Positive attitude, willingness to learning, detail oriented.. and adding one more i got from my peer today... I put people at ease - a skile which is important especially to HR folks.
Was asked about my development needs and I repeated once again that I am interested to move into Total Rewards.. Hopefully, I will get a chance soon.
Quite interestingly, my boss's 2 levels up was coincidentally also at the cafe where I am having my review. We were waiting for out coffee to be done and he came over to shake my hand and said, "I've heard great things about you Kristin." " Come and speak with me some time."
Of course, hearing this did wonders to my ego. I was beaming from ear to ear.
And then, my ex-boss also dropped by for coffee where I am having my review. He peeped over my boss's calendar and teased. "She has done a fabulous job in PSG APJ HR and now she has moved to the dark side (referring to my current dept)"
Most importantly I told my boss directly that I badly need a raise..
This time, I made my point very clear and emphasized the need for urgency :
me = flight riskI think the stars were aligned today since 2 senior leaders gave me good feedback in front of my boss. Hopefully this will help speed things up.
A lesson that I learnt today..
Expensive coffee place is a place to hang out if you want to chance on senior leaders and network with them. You will catch them during their casual time and this is potentially where they will let their guard down a little. There is a higher chance to get more out of your conversation.
