Props to you for making the best out of this and shaping it into a win. Based on your story though that's just poor feedback and communication from the manager. I stay away from comments like those in any of my reviews. Why does he think that's over engineered? Retractor what? What's their reference to call it out as one engineered?
You're right that it's not personal but we should expect better from managers when they provide feedback.
Would this have been a better experience if the manager had expressed care in day to day conversations, like expressed belief in your growth or shown empathy about your personal life?
Props to you for making the best out of this and shaping it into a win. Based on your story though that's just poor feedback and communication from the manager. I stay away from comments like those in any of my reviews. Why does he think that's over engineered? Retractor what? What's their reference to call it out as one engineered?
You're right that it's not personal but we should expect better from managers when they provide feedback.
Would this have been a better experience if the manager had expressed care in day to day conversations, like expressed belief in your growth or shown empathy about your personal life?