First came the layoffs, and now it’s appraisal season.

Companies have blindsided us with sudden layoffs, leaving us in a state of uncertainty about our future. Just when we hoped for a break, here come the appraisals.

It’s disheartening to witness how organizations are using mass layoffs to further restrict budgets. They expect us to manage heavier workloads and heightened pressure while skimping on appraisals. It feels as though they believe they can dictate terms to us without considering our contributions and well-being.