Thread regarding USAA layoffs

@OP I feel for you, truly. I was met for the past two cycles, but now my manager retroactively framed mid-year 'areas of focus' as performance issues, and a standard 1:1 as a warning right before my leave. Wisconsin is a one-party state and I've been recording all our calls because I was getting weird vibes from him. USAA is nothing but a toxic cesspool with all the decent human beings bailing because of how they treat their employees. I am 100% certain I am on the chopping block, but we'll see if anything changes after a particularly over-qualified individual on our team leaves. I hope it finally comes out that their reputation is a total sham. I know I was totally taken in. I envy anyone who has a truly good manager, because they do not stay long.

It's a curve system in order to cut headcount without paying severance. That's the real reason - don't believe any other BS reason. The problem with this environment is even if you're on an all-star team there's pressure for someone to take the hit when things are going down.

The reasons are arbitrary. Sometimes even it's the top performer who makes the boss look less capable, and this person can suddenly go from exceeds to PM because it's politically convenient.

Take the feedback with a grain of salt - keep your head high. Find somewhere where opportunities are growing, and your career prospects will be better! Good luck in your search!

Your days are numbered, my friend. As a leader, we’ve been asked to manage out employees who are PM more than one year in a row. The question was if someone was PM two years in a row, then they obviously aren’t coachable and won’t improve.

if you salary is above the avg for the position or your over 40...they are going to lay you off. The PME is cover if you sue for ageism as well or other protected status.

Anything less than Met Expectations is bad. No ifs, ands, or buts. This is especially true if it's two years in a row. DNME and PME are scarlet letters for promotions and advancement within the company.

It may not immediately result in corrective action like a write up or PIP, but setting aside the immediate financial impact of a PME (50% bonus and reduced/no merit increase), it's a bad look to have a PME on your record.

Would highly recommend to get your resume up to date and start actively looking elsewhere. Even if you don't get put on a corrective action, getting a PME two years in a row means that you are on thin ice.

And, for what it's worth, this should not have blindsided you. Your manager should have been much more transparent throughout the year that you were at risk of not hitting your targets. That's a failure on them for not keeping you in the loop on your performance.

Doubt your case will be a layoff. They will find a way to write you up, and get rid of you without providing a severance package. Agree with others to start looking externally. This company is a sinking ship, and you should run away!

2 straight years at being a partially meets, it’s not bad, but also not very good. Unless you have EVERYTHING documented to prove that you should’ve been at least a ME, then prepare yourself for that conversation about development plans aka PIP. Depending on your relationship with your manager, when your EMG talks to them to inquire why it’s back to back PM’s for you, they might just throw you under the bus to protect themselves. If you’re also in the bank, honestly I would start looking externally to get a head start ahead of the next round of layoffs, currently scheduled for end of March/Early April.

at least you are getting a headsup they are about to sh-t can you, when they fired me they just said see ya lol

Start applying for a new job dude

Don’t be surprised if you’re placed on a PIP, especially if your EMG ask your manger why it’s been 2 straight years you’ve been a PM.

Lmao. It’s a full rating lower than “meets expectations”

I foresee a PIP / layoff in your near future.