My wife is a teacher and I was shocked the day she brought home a book that was nothing but report card comments. At first I was stunned, shocked and appalled that the teachers I so dutifully respected and looked up to were recycling comments on me!

Andrew effectively uses non-verbal communication techniques. Hells yeah!

Andrew is able to work independently and with confidence. Yes, leave me alone!

Andrew encourages others in the group. Really?

You mean all of those words of praise that made mom and dad so proud weren't solely for me? Ouch!

Let's face it, managers adapt the same crummy comments for our annual reviews. Check out the list below. And no, you're not special.

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