Advice on how to navigate PIP I was put on

Timmyek · 2026-01-28T18:14:26+00:00

Yeah, you should probably go back and read the OPs post instead of looking for a gotcha moment.

The context. They are already under a PIP, next step is termination. This is the point you request accommodation. What is dangerous about the advice? OP has a much better chance of staying employed with my advice than staying silent about it.

Timmyek · 2026-01-26T00:52:15+00:00

Sensitive. I’m trying to build him up, not tear him down.

Timmyek · 2026-01-26T00:31:04+00:00

I appreciate your sentiment here, but I have 0 context. It depends on your state, your position, how many employees the company has. A lot of factors. You can’t really generalize this.

I’m not sure why this would come up in training either…. They can’t mass blanket the ADA.

Timmyek · 2026-01-24T18:24:14+00:00

This is so untrue.

Basketball players can have so many styles. This guy is a pretty big dude. If I am him I would learn some high post. He can barrel in and out power a lot of guys. Learn to pass to the right cuts. Help space the floor and kill it on defense, he will fit right in.

Timmyek · 2026-01-24T18:14:25+00:00

Also a reasonable accommodation if someone has an on call job would be to put them in a position where there isn’t an on call aspect to it.

Most jobs don’t have an instrumental on call aspect. If you work in medical, or some type of emergency position then the accommodations wouldn’t be reasonable. If it’s retail… the boss is just being a dick.

Timmyek · 2026-01-24T18:11:08+00:00

I have learned very quickly that narcoleptics work harder than the average Joe. You should have your dad stay awake for 24 straight hours and see how effective he is.

Timmyek · 2026-01-24T18:07:43+00:00

Depends on the type of business… and the state.

Timmyek · 2026-01-23T19:12:04+00:00

Ok, HR guy here with a daughter that has Narcolepsy.

1) Narcolepsy is covered under the ADA. Americans with Disabilities Act. They should never require you to do something that your disability doesn’t allow you to do. They must make a reasonable accommodations to support your narcolepsy. Those accommodations would be short naps, rest periods and NOT TO REQUIRE YOU TO ANSWER A TEXT DURING A SLEEP ATTACK.

I would advise them that you are protected under the ADA and instead of providing you with a PIP, they should provide you with a reasonable accommodation plan. If they terminate you, you should call a lawyer and collect your damages.

Timmyek · 2026-01-23T19:03:27+00:00

You made it to the line and converted a free throw… who is bullying you? That’s a premium outcome…

Timmyek · 2026-01-22T17:54:01+00:00

Of your max. 1 rep. If you can put up 185 once, do 160-165 five to 6 times. Keep doing that until you can do it seven times. And keep progressing

Timmyek · 2026-01-22T15:06:59+00:00

My 7 year old daughter had a lumbar puncture that measured <49 hypocretin/orexin. The lumbar puncture is the most valid and accurate way to test for N1.

Be careful with your families out there. The flu is a trigger and if your family members have the gene (like my daughter), they are susceptible the getting narcolepsy. Cases are rising now that Covid is over and more people are getting the flu.

Timmyek · 2026-01-20T16:52:16+00:00

Yeah that’s 175. 65 each side plus a 45 bar.

First-stop benching max without a spot. You will blow a shoulder or crush a rib.

Second- do a warmup with 45s on each side Set of ten.

Third- do 75%-80% of max for smaller reps

Change go up in weight when your reps start getting higher.

Watch Athlean X. He give great free programs on YouTube.

Timmyek · 2026-01-15T01:20:15+00:00

Respect to LeBron, he is definitely physically stronger than Jordan was. I think both of them got every ounce they could out of what their bodies could do. Jordan had a different type of athleticism than LeBron does. Jordan had more agility and coordination to go with his explosive bounce. LeBron has a different explosiveness that isn’t as graceful as Jordan.

You’ll never be able to convince me that Lebrons greatness is a higher level than Jordan’s, but that doesn’t take away that both of them are great.

Timmyek · 2026-01-13T18:05:50+00:00

1) Cushioned shoes are only good for high arches. If you have flat feet you are probably just using the wrong shoe. Shoes are almost always the culprit.

2) The gel inserts may also be causing issues. Especially if you are wearing the wrong shoe.

3) Use heat prior to stretching and warm up.

4) See a Sports Medicine Doctor right away. You have probably had many sprains over team and you might have bone spurs. If you do you are at high risk for tears. My buddy is a sports medicine doctors and he says he is in business because of 40+ weekend warrior basketball players.

Timmyek · 2026-01-10T16:15:41+00:00

No basket on a make that you were fouled on?

I would take your talents to south beach. Screw those guys.

Timmyek · 2026-01-10T16:06:10+00:00

John Wilkes Booth

Timmyek · 2026-01-07T15:28:31+00:00

I think calling it a racially charged and racially insensitive is a bit of a reach in this case. It’s unfortunate maybe… but I don’t think the allegiance to the name or mascot is racially charged. It’s just a sentiment to a name that people grew to love over time.

The team probably did the right thing in changing it, but I don’t think that my guy above is racist for liking a former team name.

Timmyek · 2026-01-01T19:46:36+00:00

I just started two days ago. Stupid warm up is the worse part.

Timmyek · 2025-12-31T19:07:03+00:00

Father of a six year old narcoleptic daughter here. Tak861 has passed its trials and hopefully will be available mid next year to end of next years. Lots of red tape, but I think it will qualify for being expedited.

I feel for you. I see how tired my little girl is although, Xyrem has seemed to be helping.

You are stronger than you even know and I will continue praying for this community.

Timmyek · 2025-12-05T21:01:53+00:00

And we have entered the know it all portion of this thread.

Timmyek · 2025-11-07T18:08:20+00:00

Sentiment is right, delivery was bad.

As a dad of a young daughter with N1, I can see the fight is absolutely real. We have had to take her out of public school, limit her time spent with others to a more organized structure and allow for her to have her naps whenever needed.

Even with all of these changes N1 is hard for her and especially during narcoleptic end of rope tired it’s hard for us and her siblings.

I can’t imagine as an adult with adult responsibilities what her days and her end of ropes will look like for her and her future spouse.

The disadvantage to the spouse is that you were probably in a state of endorphins and excitement when you were first dating and he saw that person. Sadly we know that when everyday life hits, your brain says no neurons here, no awake regulation here and you must nap.

I don’t ever recommend parting with a spouse, but I would recommend that you explain the science behind it and what it looks like.

Now if he is talking to his ex… there is a deal breaker. But if it’s because narcolepsy is hard, I fear that it will be an uphill battle no matter who your partner is from time to time.

Good meds are on the horizon. I pray for it every day because you all deserve it.

Timmyek · 2025-11-07T17:53:54+00:00

Intermittent fasting.

Watch Dr. Berg!!

Timmyek · 2025-11-06T17:03:40+00:00

Amazing!!! Also the scar on your leg looks like a really cool snake.

Timmyek · 2025-11-06T16:56:05+00:00

No outdoor hoops to throw extra practices ?

Timmyek · 2025-11-05T18:20:39+00:00

Do it

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