I have had a boss explain that one's annual review is not the time for honesty or career development plans.  No, you see, if you're doing well, it should sing your praises, so the manager looks successful.  If you're doing poorly, long before you get to review time, she'd have gotten you to leave (perhaps by finding you a position you're better suited for).  In any case, here are the top 50 ways to get your employees to leave. That said, many of these don't seem all that sporting...