Got put on a PIP that was never designed to be completed.
It started with a vague “needs improvement” label and daily „coachings“ with my managet. Th quickly escalated into a four-week PIP loaded with moving targets, heavy process work, and constant check-ins.
When you actually do the math, it would’ve taken roughly 75–80 hours a week just to keep up not to improve, just to comply. All within a standard contract.
If they do it to you don’t just nod and sign. Push back. Ask for an HR re-review of the PIP. Don’t give consent. Document everything.
HR is not your buddy but forcing a review buys time, creates a record, and gives you space to think.
In my case it was never about performance. It was about process, optics, and a clean exit.
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If you are in a protected category consider giving to a lawyer. It could be constructive firing.
As someone else stated, this was a planned tactic to get employees to quit or get rid of people without severence.
I was placed NI. First level manager indicated may be put in PIP by Nov. Chose to move on before Nov. US geo. On Work Visa. Converting to H4.
It was openly discussed by the last chro (to kooky one) that this was the way of the company to save money on severence. Take the hint and use the time to find a new job.
NetApp is rotten to the core. The job market will improve in 2026.
Do you know of other people who have been put on pip after NI, I know few who are still on NI but were never put on PIP
This is how they are avoiding large layoffs. Let me guess you have been there for more than 10 years?
HR will never be your buddy. They act on behalf of the company, not an individual.