Joke of the day

so, year end review is finally released ... a month after we received our letter :D

Overall rating:
4 - exceeded expectations

Comments:
XXX has shown commitment and enthusiasm. 
She started to lead teams across the region. 
She done jobs from beginning to end with good outcomes and within time frame and budget. 
She can execute well and over come challenges. 
She has done very well at manager level.
We will like her to concentrate on building ZZZ brand and business development.

The following are areas that XXX can focus on to position herself to take on an SM role:
1) Be known for something in the firm and the market - self branding
2) Take initiative to step up to take the lead in a situation - leadership
3) Understand trends,market and competitive landscape - strategic thinking
4) External focus and proactive in business development - invent your future

exceeded expectations ... but no promotion
done very well ...             but no promotion
take on SM role ...           but no promotion

I would rather they tell me point blank that there isn't any headcount left for SM than telling me I haven't do any business development.

Hence my satisfaction of winning one before leaving this place ..
can't do BD? can't do BD what?
good riddance!