If expectations are fairly broad when you start, is it appropriate to ask your manager for specific 30-, 60- or 90-day goals so you know how performance will be evaluated?
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Yes. Asking for clear 30-, 60- or 90-day expectations is a professional way to reduce ambiguity. You can frame it as wanting to make sure your priorities match your manager’s. The goals do not need to be a formal legal document; even a short written summary of key outcomes, learning objectives and responsibilities can be useful. Revisit them during check-ins because sports schedules and priorities can change quickly. Clear goals also make future performance conversations more concrete because both sides can compare progress with expectations that were discussed early.
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