Shibani Bedis Hilariously Honest Take on Appraisal Meetings Every Employee Can Relate To

Ever walked into an appraisal meeting with hope, only to leave with a forced smile and a 5% hike before taxes? You're not alone. Shibani Bedi, a digital creator known for her relatable comedy sketches, recently shared a hilarious (yet painfully accurate) take on how appraisals often play out. With dry humor and a sharp lens on corporate culture, she lists the most absurd reasons used to justify not giving you that dream hike. Spoiler alert: punctuality, bathroom breaks, and your reaction to your boss's jokes might all be on the list.

“You Expect 25%? Let's Review Your Performance…”

Before you even complete the sentence, your manager pulls up your track record like it's a courtroom trial. The idea of a 25% hike is already DOA (Dead on Arrival). From the get-go, the meeting is more about finding faults than celebrating wins.

The 7-Minute Late Login: A Capital Offense

Apparently, logging in 7 minutes late can tank your entire year's performance—never mind late-night emails or weekend grind.

Restroom Breaks? Red Flag.

Taking a little longer in the restroom? That's a “productivity issue.” 

Lunch Hour = Leisure Crime

If your lunch break extends beyond the clock, brace yourself. Even if it's a team bonding moment or much-needed break, it somehow translates to poor time management in appraisal metrics.

Don't Laugh, Don't Disagree—Just Please Your Boss

Your manager cracks a bad joke—don't laugh, that's too informal. But also don't disagree with them—because now you're difficult.

The "Negative Team Spirit Aura" Factor

If your vibe isn't aligned with “team spirit,” you could lose “aura points.” Shibani satirizes how abstract and subjective judgments become appraisal ammo.

Final Verdict: Here's Your 5%—Before Tax

After all that soul-searching and nitpicking, what's the final reward? A generous 5% hike—before taxes. Because nothing says appreciation like barely beating inflation.

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Through comedy, she gives voice to the silent sighs we all go through during those "performance reviews".