“Received a PIP 2 weeks ago – Am I on the brink of termination or could I still turn it around? #PerformanceImprovementPlan #JobSecurity #PIP”
My PIP Situation
– 2 weeks ago, I received a PIP for low performance due to personal issues affecting my work for 2 months.
– The PIP lasts for 30 days, with a clear message that improvement is crucial to keep my job.
– I’ve been meeting all PIP requirements, but is meeting them enough, or do I need to exceed expectations?
Concerns and Questions
– Reddit suggests these situations often lead to termination. Is that my fate?
– Despite my struggles, my manager seems supportive, possibly due to the company’s investments in me.
– Could being part of a new grad program work in my favor for passing the PIP?
Seeking Advice
– Given my efforts and circumstances, do you believe I have a chance to keep my job?
– Should I prioritize seeking new opportunities, or could I still salvage my current position?
– How vital is it to surpass PIP expectations to secure my employment?
You’ve demonstrated a lack of value for an extended period of time.  They’re giving you a chance to show your value.  If you want to keep your job, work hard, make your effort visible, and produce valuable results.  Follow the plan and then some.
90% chance you are done. 10% chance you’ll stay
Start looking for other jobs.
It is entirely possible your manager wants you to get better, but realistically? They are probably finding someone to replace you right now. Once they find that person, you are likely gone.
When companies PIP you, they are almost always trying to replace you. They usually don’t care if you meet the goals, because at the end of the day, they will claim whatever they want even if you meet those goals. They just want a paper trail to “prove” they gave you a chance before they fire you, and they also want to give themselves time to find a replacement. (Takes most companies at least 2 weeks for someone at your level, with 2 YOE.)
Finally, even _if_ they let you stay after the PIP, you will be walking on eggshells. Do you really want that? That means if your company wants to unload some employees due to budgeting, you’re guaranteed to be the first to go.
Regardless of their intent (which honestly, none of us really know), I’d clean up my resume and start sending out a couple applications a day. Unless you can afford to be jobless for at least a few months, I’d recommend you hop on that asap.
please don’t tell me this is capital one tdp
I advise people not to guess if the PIP is genuine or not. In a lot of competitive games, you play to your outs even if the probability is low. Trying to hedge your bets in a PIP gives you negligible value (you get what, a 2 week head start on your job hunt at most?), and adds extra stress to your life, which lowers your chances of succeeding the PIP. Do the work and optimize for beating the PIP.
Yes. PIP is the gentleman’s pistol. It’s your opportunity to find new work before they fire you.
Just to add, managers even if they are good friends with you, sometimes its just they work to fire you, so i would say to never stay/ feel confortable in a place be because your manager is a good person.
Maybe they just want you to improve and don’t mean it that serious. But maybe they are already actively looking for someone to replace you. Just put yourself into their situation and think about what the best for the company would be?
Hard to say. You’ve definitely been shown the door, and many PIPs are not recoverable. How reasonable (and specific) are the requirements?
Vague, unachievable requirements are a hallmark of PIPs that are intended to CYA. Specifc, actionable requirements are the PIPs you have a possibility of succeeding.
Definitely don’t burn yourself out trying to skip your breaks or stay late. Focus on the quality of your deliverables and try to remove any impedances to your success, but don’t try to squeeze blood from a stone.