Got 11.33% Increment – Is this a lot?
I am not sure whether it is a lot though. But I heard my company average increment was around 7%. My boss told me that at my grade as a developer the salary increment I got was one of the best.
I was actually expecting more. Basically in my company performance rating 1 to 4 (1 = best; 2 = good; 3 = average; 4 = bad) I got 2 and my mark was very close to 1. Plus I was highlighted in the company’s portal under Thought Leadership for lots of times. Meanwhile, I received quite a number of praises email from managers from other departments.
Just imagine while maintaining a good record at work plus I am doing so many community works, I almost no time for my personal life. Mum was complaining last weekend. Hehe. Lucky I am not longer attached with a girl friend. Life is so free now.
Lastly I was sad at first on this percentage as I was expecting at least 20%. But I believe working in passion is the key to be successful in career. Probably have to be patience.