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The best course of action after an unfair appraisal

Career Clinic: My boss has just given me an unfair appraisal and I'm worried I'm being teed up for being fired. What should I do?

The best course of action after an unfair appraisal
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My boss has just given me an unfair appraisal and I'm worried that I'm being teed up for being fired. What should I do?

You must challenge the appraisal. Even if you are wrong that you are being lined up to be dismissed, poor performance in an appraisal will stay on your employment record and could cause you problems in the future.

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