When I retired in the 90s this was just starting. We had to fill in daily forms about how much time we spent in the office, driving around, coffee and toilet breaks etc. I hated it - it seemed like they didn't trust us.
One of our daughters is a teacher (20 years) and rang today to say she was worried because she was being checked and observed because of her performance in one lesson where she wasn't told that the observer wasn't satisfied.
This appraisal thing seems to be everywhere - not long ago I was asked for my opinion of my healthcare provider. Where does it come from?
I'm so glad not to be working in the public sector now.
