I was put in PIP. Last minute, my manager added that on top of my PIP deliverables I have to keep doing my normal job, meaning that I have to deliver the other responsibilities I have normally in my role. I’m quite confused since I don’t understand how is this measured or how can I prove that I succeeded or not. Urgent advice please!!!
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Generally speaking, a PIP is put in place because one is not meeting expectations. The additional deliverables are probably things you should have been doing in the first place, but weren't. A good manager should be able to walk you through how this needs to be measured; though a good manager should have had clear conversations with you well before you were put on a PIP. If you really want to succeed, ask them for clarification, and tell them you want to pass this PIP, but would like their assistance in measuring and ensuring you are on the right track.
I’m in a weird situation because once I got into the Pivot, they changed my manager. I don’t think he cares at all about me succeeding, moreover don’t think he or my skip wants me to stay
That sounds like a tough situation - I've fought for people to help them on their PIPs when my boss was ready to write them off (and that person not only passed his PIP but is still at that company three years later, doing great). Changing managers during a PIP is really shitty - and the new manager might have no input on your capabilities or desire to succeed. Honestly, have a sit down and tell him you want to succeed - and ask for help or updates. If that talk doesn't seem promising, then you are probably right and have a manager who doesn't care if you make it, which would be unfortunate, but happens.
Hm PIP usually comes with clear measurable goals.. Was it not for yours?
Well then I have this goal of doing all my job, that’s my point, how do I measure it?
If it’s not listed explicitly then you can bring it to your manager. Depending what kind of job you’re doing. I would come up with a list of things that you could count when doing your job e.g. solve x% of issues escalated, X amount of tickets, x% of SLA met etc
What team? Engineering role? Location?
Also include your phone number and SSN?! #DF?!
How long have u been in Amazon?
Start looking for another job. PIPs are just a protection for the company to ensure that when you are done and they fire you that you cannot come back and sue. Your company may have "escalation policies" for fighting the PIP but again, these are there to protect the company from lawsuits.
Start interviewing.
Designed to cut heads. Manager does not care about you, unfortunately.
Sorry man. I just finished and failed a PIP. Thankfully have another offer for lower pay. Sucks to manage all that with H1B . In my case the pip was a fair process though. Measurable goals with a very supportive boss. I understand that it is very rare though.
Yeah that sucks. It's meant to fail ..sorry. Also heard once in dev u can never apply to amazon again
If you leave in bad standing. If he beat the pip and went into good standing then he could apply again
But by design it's meant to end in bad standing