Anyone who has ever had to write an evaluation, or been subject to one, might enjoy a quick browse of some cruel but amusing reflections on the British officer class over at strategypage.com.
Personal faves include
He has carried out each and every one of his duties to his entire satisfaction.
His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity.
She sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them.
But this one is pure and perfidious old Albion in it’s snooty derision:
There were some good zingers in there, the RN must have a better sense of humor than the USA; I could have never gotten away with some of those lines.
"Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap." I've worked with people like this! 😂
One of my favs was: 'one day, with considerable work, this officer may show some potential of future improvement'
Thanks that made me smile this morning. Which is always welcome down here in Plaguetown.