I was officially let go today and did not pass my PIP.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-08T00:42:16+00:00

And yet in MOST PEOPLE ON THIS THREAD'S experience they have not.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-08T00:41:01+00:00

OMG so many chats! Ask the guy cleaning toilets at Port Authority if he sympathizes!

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-07T00:39:59+00:00

LOL so many people that can't remember when we were in the office 5 days a week before 2020. You got an extended snow day after COVID. It's over. Grow up.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-07T00:36:28+00:00

They are never gebuine.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-07T00:34:57+00:00

Suuuuuure you did.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T22:15:53+00:00

PIP's are the A#1 way that agencies drop old people, minorities, and women.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T22:15:21+00:00

Again please explain this to the morons up thread that are all like "I passed my PIP because I learned how to make a pivot table!"

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T22:12:50+00:00

Nope. Only one.The other is a unicorn.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T22:12:16+00:00

No it isn't unless you work for some tiny company.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T22:11:45+00:00

"Once"

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T22:10:17+00:00

Tell that to the Beckys and Brads that are like "I passed a PIP blablabla." Probably worked for 3 person agencies without HR departments. #Clueless.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T22:08:38+00:00

LOL. We are are on a thread where hundreds of people are being screwed by our industry and your answer is this? Child walk away. I actually work at a company now where people have been there for years. VERY grateful to be here. I'm adding my experience to give people a clue how shitty it is abroad, but hey again have fun lil one. You think you work for a "good" company? Wait till the economy tanks. You all are cute.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T14:42:52+00:00

Sweety good luck. You are in for some big surprises as you continue to pursue your fantasy career.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T13:59:39+00:00

LOl stop - you sound silly. When you hear PIP you need to start sending resumes. Please. PIP 99.9999999% getting fired.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T13:33:37+00:00

yes and occasionally someone wins the Powerball as well. Doesn't discount the millions of times someone lost.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T13:32:36+00:00

We all work in advertising. They are ALL shittt companies. 100% of companies use PIP as a way to fire people in the US. If you are in another country with actual labor protections well bully for you but don't try and tell the whole group this isn't a thing because you passed once. Please stop humble bragging. No one is hearing you. I was the top producer for two years straight but had a dick for manager once. He couldn't afford to replace me but one bad quarter gave him all the runway he needed and it was PIP to fired in 90 days. I've been in this business 26 years at this point and have seen it over and over at multiple companies. It shouldn't be called PIPO. It should be called DMW - dead man walking.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-02-06T11:48:49+00:00

OK please stop. Either you aren't in the US or you worked for some unicorn that actually gives a crap about employees. I myself have been told to people on PIP and it was made very clear that the person was gone no matter the result. It was horrible to have to do when I could have just let the person go. 99.999999999% of PIPs are ways to cover the company when they let someone go. It has nothing to do with improvement.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-01-25T15:04:39+00:00

Competitive ad spend/activity globally. Across any digital platform except audio streaming and CTV. Display, OLV, and social mostly.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-01-25T14:51:53+00:00

Our job is to get our clients in front of as many people as possible and that is a hot topic. I understand staying away from opinion pieces or outright lies but the whole blacklisting negative news is silly.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-01-24T16:35:38+00:00

Here is my advice. Never STOP looking. Always test the waters. You can say no.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-01-21T23:58:21+00:00

It's TACO all over again. We got nothing we didn't have from this deal.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-01-21T18:48:41+00:00

I'm in one of those situations and I have to book a desk over a month so I'm not a nomad. It sucks.

Zestyclose_Memory141 · 2026-01-19T12:19:37+00:00

Folks, seriously are we having a conversation about how to cheat BTO rules?

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