Bruh, I think he meant a figurative reference. But what he said was true. Lol, here the work never seems to finish. U will be working for almost 90% of the year, or possibly close to a full year

Competency doesn’t really matter much here. As long as you are willing to OT, you're still average.

To get a higher rating, maybe you need to participate in their digital “innovation” program. With the same amount of time you spend overtime on those tasks, you can help out on those “useful” programs and be more visible.

I've seen some individuals outperform others in communication, leadership, etc., yet receive lower ratings. So everything is based on the partners' perception of your ability and may not reflect your actual ability.

Focus on developing yourself until you find a better exit bah.