“Navigating a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) with uncertain severance options”

Item: Navigating a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) with uncertain severance options
Rating: 2
Author: u/mentallydoomed

What Actually Happened

I was put on a 90-day PIP with no MSA offer, despite a colleague receiving one in a similar situation

What I wish I knew

"I wish I had asked for MSA upfront to avoid the uncertainty"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Consider asking for MSA upfront to avoid the risk of termination with no severance"

Regret Index

8/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

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