Exceeding Expectations Appraisal Cartoon: The Reward for Good Work

The true cost of being a high-performer

The Scenario: In this exceeding expectations appraisal cartoon, we witness the hidden "tax" on high performers.

During the annual review, an employee is praised for going above and beyond, only to find that their reward is a permanent increase in their workload.

It captures the exact moment the appraisal turns from a celebration of success into a tactical "reset" of the goalposts.

The Observation: This piece of workplace satire targets the "Efficiency Punishment." It critiques a culture where an exceeding expectations appraisal cartoon is the only way to point out that companies often treat stellar results as the new baseline rather than an achievement.

At Kaapi with Ravi, we highlight the comical irony that the more you clear the bar, the faster they move it out of reach.

An appraisal that says you 'exceeded expectations' is just a manager's way of saying they set the bar too low last year.

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• Series: Performance Review Cartoons 

  
  

• Theme: HR Cartoons