I’m a new grad who started at one of the Big Tech companies this past year. Been recently notified that I’m in danger of being placed under PIP due to underperformance, which I thought was fair due to extenuating familial circumstances. I’m personally feeling despair in being capable or being able to stay in the tech industry considering my lack of ability or general aptitude.
Some really good advice in this thread already. I’m a manager and have administered a few PIPs but at a much smaller company than “Big Tech”. Some have been successful(the individual completed the PIP and stayed at the company) and not(employee did not complete PIP and left the company).
Both sentiments in this thread can be true, a PIP is a first step in firing and it is also a way to get underperformers to stay in the company. I never wanted to fire anyone, but I also wanted to make sure my ass was covered if I had to.
Big Tech isn’t for everyone. Don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t work out. Sometimes the team, or project, or company and you aren’t meant to be.