Yonro

I have been put on PIP

I have been put on PIP (Performance Improvement Programme) .

It's a 3 month long thing, I have to show improvement, if I don't, I will be let go.

They are saying that my technical skills are weak and I need to spend time outside my work brushing up those skills. If I improve then good else they'll let me go.

Things escalated this much because my team lead complained that because of me, he had to rework certain things in the project which increased the timeline.

And he did this to save himself. He has been working on another task alone by himself since a month. I had no involvement in that, yet he's taking so long himself. To hide his shortcoming as a team lead, he is using me as a shield.

Now my dilemma is, should I focus on proving my worth to the company or should I just keep applying for jobs?

Considering the current market situation, what would be the best way for me to look for jobs?

10mo ago

ElonMast

Amazon10mo

I always tell - PIP is the paid period for job search. Don’t even think twice!

Yonro

Stealth10mo

Thanks for the advice! I'm going in that direction.

Yonro

Stealth10mo

Tbh this was quite inspiring. I took some time to process the whole thing and decided to spend my time and energy outside of work to look for a new and better job.

Grape_whine

EY10mo

I'm sorry to hear that.
IMHO, it's not just about proving your worth. Considering the market situation, it could take some time until you get another job.
If you really like your current job, try to do well and accomplish something more objective during PIP and presnt it to the company. Once your PIP gets over, and you're taken back as a permanent employee, you can put a request your super boss or HR to put you in a different team so you can continue to perform better. Simultaneously, keep looking for other opportunities. Referral works better, try to reach out to your batch mates or friends and family to see if they can refer you in their organisation.
Don't leave your current job without getting another one unless you really cannot take it anymore.
Try to introspect, be honest to yourself, get your priorities right and take an informed decision.
All the best.

ElonMast

Amazon10mo

Getting team change after a PIP-scar is very difficult

Grape_whine

EY10mo

Maybe! From the post I understand that boss was trying to save himself and put blame on Pingu. As long as Pingu performs exceptionally well during PIP, I don't see a reason why super boss or HR would not want to retain him. Again, do what your heart says, but be mindful of consequences of quitting without another job in hand. Yes, but not over your physical and mental wellbeing.

xi_ping

Swiggy10mo

Prepare for your next job and leave the company before completing the PIP period. Nobody cares for you anywhere other than yourself.

Yonro

Stealth10mo

Thank you so much for the advice. I'm going in that direction.

Yonro

Stealth10mo

This was really inspiring. Your comment & @ElonMast 's comment made me take the decision to spend my time preparing for interviews and looking for a job.

I weighed out the whole situation and it's indeed extremely risky to rely on the outcome of PIP. It means that I'm at their mercy and I have to forget about a promotion or appraisal which I know I deserve. I can't let myself be the victim of stupid corporate politics.

Really grateful to you peeps for your support! 😊

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SaaS10mo

What's your background? Experience?

Yonro

Stealth10mo

I'm a Full Stack Engineer with close to 4 years of experience. I have worked on MERN stack and I also know Python.

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SaaS10mo

Send your CV at ashok130323@proton.me

Whatsinthename

Stealth10mo

Does your Company has a history of moving out employees from PIP to regular or is it PIP and fire?
If it's the latter, please start searching for a new job.
Once you are in PIP, your team will know about it and colleagues will start seeing you differently. Better move out , start fresh and shine!

Yonro

Stealth10mo

Idk the trend in this company. But I did see a guy randomly getting relieved from the job. When I asked around I found out he had made some mistake at the job. Like I literally seen him in office a week before and he was not there a week later. Even another person from our team left quite mysteriously. Idk if these people were on PIP or not.

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