...up? Holy shit.
Just got my year-end review from my Boss, and to say the least, I was floored.
I honestly didn't think I'd get anything better then what I received last year, which equated to "Performs" or "Meets" (expectations). Those types of reviews typically result in lower merit increases and bonus percentages, as well as slim changes of being promoted.
Instead, my boss threw down the gauntlet to me. Or, better yet, he hung a fat juicy carrot out in front of me, but, gave me control of the stick.