I did ask, and was told my supervisor has no input on awards, it's all controlled by a panel of people I've never met.@nobody
Does your organization do Quality Step Increases? Was wondering how common they are.
Just got my performance review and I completely dominated. In the past when that has happened I usually get a one time award. Thinking of asking for a QSI instead. Obviously the QSI pays out much higher in the long run, but I can only recall ever hearing of one person getting one. I think it's kind of bold to ask in my first year but with the Performance Eval system changing this spring (bye, TAPES) it might be worth reaching for the brass ring here.
Ended up getting a bonus equal to 1.6% of my salary. Not bad. Not what I wanted, but what can you do?
It's enough to buy two sets of racing tires and some brakes. Score.