Hidden code:"hat sich im Rahmen seiner Möglichkeiten eingesetzt"
Category: Hidden Codes
Meaning
Downgrading phrase. The seemingly benevolent qualifier 'within his abilities' relativises the praise and implies that the person's capability was limited.
Hidden Meaning
The qualifier 'within his abilities' suggests that those abilities were limited -- a veiled hint at restricted performance capacity.
Switzerland vs. Germany
This phrase is rated grade 4 (unsatisfactory) in Switzerland, and grade 5 (poor) in Germany. In Switzerland, this phrase is rated better than in Germany.
Background: In Switzerland, "good" is the norm qualification (Labour Court Zurich), while in Germany, "satisfactory" (grade 3) is the statistical average (BAG 18.11.2014, 9 AZR 584/13).
Variants
- "leistete im Rahmen seiner Fähigkeiten gute Arbeit"
- "engagierte sich im Rahmen seiner Möglichkeiten"
Sources
- zeugnisfairness.de
- ifb Betriebsrat
Note
FLAG: Well-known but context-dependent code. Verify against Weuster/Scheer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "hat sich im Rahmen seiner Möglichkeiten eingesetzt" mean in a work reference? +
Downgrading phrase. The seemingly benevolent qualifier 'within his abilities' relativises the praise and implies that the person's capability was limited. Hidden Meaning: The qualifier 'within his abilities' suggests that those abilities were limited -- a veiled hint at restricted performance capacity.
What grade does "hat sich im Rahmen seiner Möglichkeiten eingesetzt" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 4 (unsatisfactory). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 5 (poor).
What does "leistete im Rahmen seiner Fähigkeiten gute Arbeit" mean in a work reference? +
Downgrading phrase. The seemingly benevolent qualifier 'within his abilities' relativises the praise and implies that the person's capability was limited. Hidden Meaning: The qualifier 'within his abilities' suggests that those abilities were limited -- a veiled hint at restricted performance capacity.
What does "engagierte sich im Rahmen seiner Möglichkeiten" mean in a work reference? +
Downgrading phrase. The seemingly benevolent qualifier 'within his abilities' relativises the praise and implies that the person's capability was limited. Hidden Meaning: The qualifier 'within his abilities' suggests that those abilities were limited -- a veiled hint at restricted performance capacity.