I recently received a poor mid-year review from my boss just four months into my role as an analyst at a financial services firm. This has been a challenging experience for me, especially since I had been getting positive feedback from the AVP I work closely with. My boss's review was surprising and felt more like a summary of the last two weeks rather than an assessment of my overall performance since I started in March. During my first few months, I was proactive and flexible, especially when the AVP and another analyst were out for three weeks. I took on a lot of responsibilities and learned quickly, but it seemed that my boss only focused on the negatives. He often got frustrated and raised his voice when I asked questions or tried to take notes, which made it difficult for me to learn effectively. In his review, he pointed out that my attention to detail, ownership, communication, and responsiveness to feedback needed significant improvement. He mentioned that I had made repeated errors in my work, which I acknowledged, but I felt that the overall context of my contributions was overlooked. The feedback included specific expectations for the remainder of the year, such as becoming proficient in Allocations and Onboarding functions, improving my attention to detail, and asking questions more proactively. It was disheartening to see my efforts not recognized, and I'm now left to navigate this development plan while trying to prove my capabilities. I’m committed to improving, but I’m also considering my options if the situation doesn’t change.