Thread regarding Alphabet Inc. (Google) layoffs

Survived layoffs, but received a "not enough impact" rating. Should I start looking for a new job?

If there's a second round of layoffs I'm definitely getting chopped.

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Post ID: @OP+1l6fZyH9

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@7xqf+1l6fZyH9 here's the thing:

An unfavorable PIP outcome can manifest within six months. I acknowledge the possibility that there could be a new CEO at the point. Please acknowledge the possibility that there will not be a new CEO by then. And even if there was, it isn't a sure thing that the new CEO would improve our friend's PIP chances.

So, your comment is completely pointless and should be ignored when thinking about what to do next.

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Post ID: @7ywz+1l6fZyH9

I would just stay. Bad ceos sometimes hurt the culture but eventually get removed.

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Post ID: @7xqf+1l6fZyH9

@6nop+1l6fZyH9 wrong. Completely wrong.

There are two PIP outcomes that I have seen: termination, and an ongoing career. When the PIP was proper, I'd say the breakdown is about 50/50.

Those who passed their PIP weren't marked for five years. They have been promoted and one is on the cusp of becoming director.

I am afraid your wall of text added little-to-no value here.

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Post ID: @6dkp+1l6fZyH9

No matter what you are f*cked for 5 years even if you survive a PIP. Time to start interviewing right now. If they PIP you (meaning, they have decided to fire you and are just going through the motions to document a bullsh-t reason to fire you), you want to be already in-process interviewing at another company. That way you can make a seamless transition without having to explain the PIP or inevitable firing that always comes from a PIP. I really don't know anyone that has ever survived long after a PIP, even if they are among the 2% who survived it, they will still get fired or laid off in the next year or two because "image is everything" and "you will never be a management favorite" ever again.

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Post ID: @6nop+1l6fZyH9

If the next quarter has better revenue your performance rating should improve.

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Post ID: @6lpl+1l6fZyH9

I would suggest proactively reaching out to your HR representative to come up with a plan to resolve this issue.

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Post ID: @5lzv+1l6fZyH9

If a PIP happens, flip a coin.

If a PIP doesn't happen (which was possible on the old rating system, not sure about NE in the new system), count your blessings.

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Post ID: @3pnu+1l6fZyH9

@den+1l6fZyH9 I'm not officially on a PIP yet, but for all I know it could be coming.

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Post ID: @1hfv+1l6fZyH9

We're you receiving regular "you need to do more" style feedback from your manager in 2022? Will you be getting a PIP?

Of the Googlers I know in the above classification, I'd they get exited about 50% of the time. The other 50% end up okay.

Hope for the best, but it is time for a plan B.

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Post ID: @den+1l6fZyH9

I'm sorry. But yes, you should be.

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