There seems to be lot of confusion about PIP documentation and tracking with something new every week. My reviews so far have gone well but this confusion about documentation and tracking has me concerned that the positive feedback from immediate management is just a facade and termination is the end goal.
For those who took the PIP option, is that your experience as well?
@6rga+16E1PoST That’s how it worked in the old system too just you could’ve be dropped so far.
No paperwork for me this week either and signs so far point to a good evaluation by immediate supervisor but it was mentioned I need to network with one up now.
To answer a question above about feedback before PIP.
Yes, I was always in the top bracket with good to great pay raises and feedback. Then moved groups last year and based on what I hear through back channels, became the sacrificial lamb for the previous group when they had to put someone in low buckets.
@lnq+16E1PoST - posts on another thread suggested that someone had lawyer friends who read the waiver letter and gave an informal opinion that the terms were not enforceable.
I think folks need to hear the other side. In my group we have several PIPs, me included. I am in discussion with a fellow teammate who is on the PIP and sounds like they are going to throw in the towel, given the feedback they’re getting so far, and I don’t blame them. However, for myself, I am getting really good marks and expect to pass it. Of course, they could pull a fast one on me, but everything I was given for the PIP is achievable. I haven’t experienced what others have where it’s impossible to meet expectations. Maybe I was a lucky one with the PIP lottery and will survive, who knows? Anyone else have a similar experience?
@ xug+16E1PoST How does getting a lawyer help? It seems like you waive your rights to sue if you sign PIL.
My understanding - you can switch to the PiL now and certainly would recommend it.
The PIP is designed for failure - though it does make the supervisor squirm as they say.
You can plead the PiL was too confusing (surprise) and mistake was made.
Get a lawyer also. If you are in texas - get a relatively poor lawyer (there are tons) and non-Aggie.
Well did you have good feedback before the PIP?
Quite a few people were already told about cuts coming next year.
Thought mine went well today; however when I got the written documentation. There is no way that termination will not happen because the documentation is skewed.
Yes, this weeks meeting with my supervisor changed to not needing to send me an update doc with comments for me to return and sign as I did before.