Rachel, you were too hard on Hurting A top recruiter offers his insights on bad performance reviews and how to handle them. Key is working toward the next one.   Rachel, I just got burned on a review The writer says she was caught by surprise by the negative performance evaluation her bosses gave her. What can she do?   Rachel, my folks want me in law school The writer likes the media business and wants to stay in it, but her parents want her to follow their career path. Rachel holds forth.   Rachel, some words of hope, please The writer wonders how to cope in this downturn, with so much worry over more layoffs to come. Rachel peps her up.   Rachel, why are people so darn mean? The writer is irked over how co-workers treat a woman in her department. She wonders how she can help rescue this person.   Rachel, my boss always lies to me She's frustrated by promises of raises and promotions that never come through. This guy slings it. What should she do?   Rachel, I think I want out of this job The writer, just a year out of college, realizes she's not suited for a career in media. How does she make a graceful exit?   Rachel, how do I get the salary I deserve The writer wants to make sure he is not low-balled going into his next job, as the woman was who wrote in last week   Rachel, I low-balled myself into this job Now the writer needs to go see the CEO about a raise. It's been a year. She wants Rachel's advice on how to handle it.   Rachel, can a recruiter find me a job? The writer says they're not coming through for her and wonders whether they really can improve her chances. Rachel holds forth. next >>