Thread regarding Target Corp. layoffs

I think similar question has been asked on reddit and blind. It might help put more perspective.

@1m4 I appreciate it. That’s what I was thinking too. So sick of the clicks and favoritism.

@qe if specific examples aren’t given then they don’t have any. This sounds more like someone has it out for you personally than a performance issue. I’ve been thrown under the bus and got less of a bonus but it isn’t something HR would pursue. It’s complaining among L8+ leaders who have a political ax to grind as they 9 box everyone.

Can anyone share was their early signs you were going to be out on PIP? My review this year was not expected and when I asked my director for specific examples he wouldn’t give me any. Just trying to see if the PIP is in my future.

@m4 Amen! That's exactly what I did. Ended up getting paid 80% for about 6 months while I found other employment. F them.

@jr over many decades I’ve seen so many smart people forced out by poor managers. I’ve written many references or gave phone references. All these former bullseyes have gone on to have great careers at other corporations where they are actually appreciated.

Here’s a tip that may beat your PIP. FMLA. Get one for anxiety or something similar. Have a physician complete it and have them get it to HR.

I was threatened with one and left on my own. I later learned that this particular L7 had a habit of we-ponizing HR and used the same playbook on somebody else on this team. I’m now a strong performer at my new company. I’m the same person. This company is beyond toxic and it’s future is Kmart 2.0.

PIP doesn’t stand for Performance Improvement Plan. PIP stands for Paid Interview Period. Start looking for a new job and put all of your energy toward that and not trying to meet the goals on a PIP. Your future self will thank you.