Why do employers try to find fault?

Even when they praise, they soon have to follow up with something about how you are screwing up.

My advise to anyone is - don't show them your full potential because then they will expect it all the time. "Full potential" for anything is not sustainable anyways.

They are going to pick at SOMEthing no matter what. Not sure why.

I just figure if I have not been told to leave yet, I must be doing something right.
I am one of those who is just there for a paycheck. I "meet expectations" and that is good enough for me.

Yeah performance reviews are more about Supervisors and Managers justifying their own positions.

Illustrating to middle management they’re on top of things and have notified the workforce of areas with supposed room for improvement.

Stupid 80’s American corporate culture nonsense that some companies still cling to.

Typical for me, it's always something.
I got called into my bosses office tonight because yesterday morning, I went to the parking lot for 5 lousy minutes to start my old truck and warm it up before leaving a half hour later. And they wonder why I have an attitude today...🙄

I think it's partly to motivate you to get better and also as self preservation. If they report up the chain that there are no improvements to be made then that makes their job a little more redundant.

Well some bosses are just like that. Maybe you should ask that . And point out people do nt work well if they are always being picked on.

It is just in their mentality, cause they probably fear that if they only compliment you you will stop doing your best.

Monthly reviews sound crazy tbh... It sounds more like a technique to keep you scared!

Do you get to critique the company as well?

Did your Managers appreciate you ?

I feel sorry for you there is actually
a system like this in place at your place of work.