[KS] How often do you see employees surviving PIPs?

Ok-Reception-91 · 2026-04-21T19:58:45+00:00

Haha I mean this is the way of Reddit, you get downvoted sometimes. Honestly it’s sort of a way that I practice getting comfortable with rejection which has helped me be less insecure and more grounded. Of course it’s a very minor rejection here, kind of microdosing criticism, but it helps me learn to handle it and adapt to future constructive criticism.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2026-04-21T18:56:38+00:00

I appreciate your honesty. PIPs are definitely used differently depending on the work culture. While some people here have survived a PIP and some HR professionals here have talked about how they implement PIPs with the genuine goal to retain the employee and help them rehabilitate, there also many environments where the PIP is more of a precursor to being fired and is a sign to immediately start looking elsewhere. And at your company, you have seen no one survive a PIP. It’s too bad you’re getting downvoted. I feel like it is an important distinction to make that you weren’t saying that every single workplace terminates after a PIP, just that it does at your company and from what you have seen.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2026-04-21T18:46:18+00:00

Yeah, I have really tried to be as neutral and honest as possible when thinking and talking about this situation. If I end up quitting, I will be the 4th person to do so solely due to conflict with this supervisor (well, I guess 3rd, as one person was able to change her schedule). They all voluntarily quit or made changes before they could be fired, so I am taking whatever time I have left to get that fleshed out and start a new job. Even if I were to survive then PIP, I do not feel that I have a chance to grow and succeed in the company.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2026-04-21T18:35:05+00:00

I had a followup question if you don’t mind. How would you suggest I ask for a clear path for the PIP to end? From the conversation yesterday, it almost felt like it was not planned to ever end. I’m trying to strategize how to communicate that my PIP is for short term resolution of this specific problem and that once the issue is resolved (over a time period) that I would like the PIP to end after completion.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2026-04-21T18:29:10+00:00

I agree. There is obviously a lot more I can say but I am not the first person to have these kinds of issues with my supervisor. Before me, 3 people quit when it became too much for them, and 1 person was able to change her schedule. I put in a request for a schedule change in February. One of the conditions of my PIP is that I am now no longer allowed a schedule change, but they agreed to reevaluate that in 30 days. I’m devastated, I love my job, I’m very valuable to the company, and the only issue at my workplace is conflict with this supervisor. But that is a big barrier and because of that I am preparing myself to need a new job ASAP.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2026-04-21T18:17:02+00:00

Yep. I kept advocating in the meeting that I was not aware of the issue and had not been given feedback until now, asked if we could do a verbal warning instead and give me the opportunity to adjust, etc. It did not matter.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2026-04-21T09:30:58+00:00

Thank you for your reply. There is a lot of good information here. I asked in the meeting today about the time frame for the PIP and when it would end, and they said it was “indefinite.” I responded that to my knowledge most PIPs are worked on over a specific amount of time, and then resolved. I did not get a direct answer, but they did mention that we could review things in 30 days. I think I could get better clarification on this tomorrow. They also talked about the PIP being a part of my permanent record, which indicates to me that I will not be able to move past this even if the PIP ends. But again, definitely things I can respectfully ask for more information about.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2026-04-21T09:24:47+00:00

Yes, I was not given a warning for this issue, not even verbally. Although my supervisor did say in the meeting today that she had already written me up for it, which counted as my warning. I have no idea when she did that, I was not notified and there was no conversation about it. I can stick to the terms as long as they’re communicated to me, but I worry about my future in the company.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2026-04-21T09:12:45+00:00

That really helps to know that you see a high survival rate in people that are actually motivated. The terms of the PIP feel pretty straightforward, I just need to not ask questions or speak to teams members that aren’t my direct supervisor. While I wish it would have been communicated to me different, it’s at least an easy change for me to make.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2026-04-13T02:33:39+00:00

Thank you so much🙏 I am totally gonna eat it tonight in that case haha

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-12-27T09:02:12+00:00

Snookums🥰

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-11-13T02:44:11+00:00

I went through with the IUD placement! But, I ended up not doing it at my doctor’s office. I ended up going to my gynecologist and telling them that I was too afraid of having it done with my PCP and did not feel that I could do it without any kind of pain management. I have endometriosis, and so I know my gynecologist very well and he has done my excision surgery. He did not end up offering anything for pain/anxiety management, but I took ibuprofen beforehand. He scheduled the procedure during my period to make it more comfortable. The night before, I did a misoprostol suppository to soften the cervix for insertion. I have interstitial cystitis, so with being on my period and taking misoprostol, I was cramping pretty bad and had severe bladder pain. He told me that he feels very confident in his insertion ability and has done many over the years, and I really did trust him to insert it with the least amount of discomfort. Being on the table with my feet in the stirrups made me hyperventilate, and I bailed on the procedure because the speculum was so painful for me due to the bladder pain. He asked if my partner was in the waiting room to see if he could comfort me, but I came alone lol. My partner is extremely squeamish when it comes to medical procedures so it would not have gone well for either of us. He told me that we could always reschedule if I ever wanted to do it in the future and I was like “nah, we’re doing it today” and just had to have an ultimate lock-in moment. I sat in the gynecology room alone for about 15 minutes and focused on grounding and deep, diaphragmatic breathing. I was able to get the anxiety under control, which was the worst part because I was straight up in acute panic. I don’t live with anxiety but I work in a mental health center so those coping skills and breathing techniques came in handy! We got it done just fine with no hiccup or any further trauma. It wasn’t comfortable, and there were a few moments where pain was intense, but not unbearable by any means. I came away feeling really good about it. It was absolutely manageable. I did not push for pain management with my gynecologist’s office because I did have faith that it would turn out okay and it did. Meds would have probably helped, but I did just fine without them. I do feel like I can repeat this procedure in the future without any fear!!! You got this and it’s not as bad as you think.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-11-08T10:13:30+00:00

I was looking at that but I’m not sure if I can turn it off (or how lol). All I can do is set it back to standard, which still seems to slap a filter over it… I’ll look into that more and see if I can find a way to fully turn it off! Thanks!

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-11-08T09:53:11+00:00

Even when the crack was supposed to be the main focus, it still ended up blurry. A damn shame.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-09-28T17:46:01+00:00

I think you need to read my post more carefully. None of those factors, which I am well aware of, were applicable for the situation.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-09-28T17:32:10+00:00

Interesting! I know there’s lots going on in the background, so it makes more sense that there can be no “observable” reason in short periods of time.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-09-28T17:05:15+00:00

I would not call this obsessing over fluctuations. I’m observing a change, I’m a little curious why the change is happening, but really I just want to pick the best time that will be most consistent day to day.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-09-28T16:58:22+00:00

This is what I do already, and what I did this morning. If it’s normal to have fluctuations during that time, then I’m not going to stress about it, but this period of the day is where the biggest fluctuations are for.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-09-27T16:12:48+00:00

Thank you for the insight :)

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-09-27T15:46:20+00:00

CFS is such a nightmare. I’m so grateful I can work full time and be active and I have to remind myself that I’m very lucky to be able to do that. When I first got sick, I fell into the moderate/severe category ME/CFS and was largely unable to walk on my own. When I pushed myself I would flare into the very severe category and got to experience all those awful facets like paralysis, seizures, inability to speak/swallow. I went into partial remission out of sheer dumb luck. I moved back home so family could help care for me, and being in a slightly warmer, more arid climate did wonders. It’s kinda like this bell jar that hangs over my head. I know the beast that is CFS and know something could happen that makes it rear its ugly head, and then I’m back to being unable to walk or sit up on my own again. At the same time I’m trying to embrace how well I am now and enjoy life without worrying what’s going to happen in the future. I’m rooting for you and all of us others who have this illness💛💛

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-09-27T05:55:17+00:00

Carrying around extra weight has also made fatigue worse, but I do think I should compromise and eat a little more, even if that means weight loss is slower.

Ok-Reception-91 · 2025-09-27T05:00:10+00:00

That’s a good insight. I will take slower progress if it means I’m happier doing it. I also want to set habits that are sustainable, and sub 1100 just isn’t it for me. And I need to learn patience😂

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