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Job Evaluation Skit
Damian, the narrator: Let's face it: Job evaluations usually fall somewhere between high drama, comedy, and having your teeth pulled. That's mainly because most bosses and employees approach job evaluations in the wrong way. Attitudes towards the job evaluation, as well as misunderstandings about the purpose of the evaluation, can lead to a great deal of unneeded anguish for both the reviewer and reviewee. Let's watch this interaction between Knowlton, a new employee and Jessica, his boss, to see exaclty what can go wrong at job evaluation time. Here's a hint: Try to discover what Jessica and Knowlton's underlying attitudes about the job evaluation.
Jessica is sitting behind a desk, with Knowlton's work evaluation sitting in front of him. Jessica's attitude is pompous and condescending. Knowlton seems nervous, and is jumpy and twitchy).
Jessica, boss: Well, it looks like it's job evaluation time again, Knowlton (smiling condescendingly).
Knowlton, employee: I guess it is Jessica. It sure doesn't feel like six months have passed by again (nervous laughter).
Jessica: (leaning back in her chair, and crossing her arms) Well, I guess we should get back to the business at hand here today (shuffles through papers for an uncomfortable 20 seconds or...
Here's your copy of the performance review. Let's look at item 1: Scheduling and time keeping. I see you were late five times in the past few months (silence follows).
Knowlton: Uhhh... yes.... well, I had some unexpected family emergencies that came up... and... well... I had to be a bit late on those days... Umm. I made the time up.. working on the weekends
Jessica: Uh-huh (continuing to stare at the papers, as Knowlton begins to wipe sweat from his brow).
Knowlton: (Speaking to the actors). OK, that's enought, guys. Well, how do you think Knowlton and Jessie could have improved the job evaluation experience shown in your little skit?
Actor playing Knowlton: I think Knowlton really doesn't like his job, and was really nervous about being caught for some minor misdeeds at the office, like stealing pens, or surfing the Internet. It reminds me a little of the movie "Office Space," where Peter Gibbons, the main character, who hates his job, can only find enjoyment at work by playing Tetris, or chatting with his buddies.
Damian: Do these scenes look familiar?
Here, show a clip of Peter Gibbons saying, "Every day is worse than the one before it." Also add shots of Peter secretively playing Tetris at work,…
Works Cited
Office Space. 1999. Director: Mike Judge. Starring: Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston.
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