Put on PIP while on H1B
Hi all, I'm very worried right now and need some advice. My manager told me earlier today that I was lacking in performance and needed to drastically improve over the coming sprints. From what I have read online, this means I am on the PIP program. I also know that someone gets the choice between a severance package or executing the plan. However, I did not get such an offer, which worries me as I do not even know if I am on a formal "PIP" yet or if this is just the precursor. I am on H1B (with a passport stamp) and I am very anxious about my options. I have been with my company for just over 1yr so am eligible for FMLA for up to 3 months. I also have around 10 days of vacation I can use if I need to. What is my best move here? Should I wait before receiving a formal severance offer or take FMLA/vacation right now? I currently have a vacation to Japan planned from Feb 22nd-Mar 15th next year, which I really don't want to cancel/postpone, so ideally would like my next job to start on March 19th, the Monday after I return. If I start looking for jobs now and get in the H1B transfer, is it feasible to start as late as March 19th or would I have to be employed sooner than that? If I take FMLA today, that will get me to at least early Feb + 60 days grace will take me to early April. Thanks!
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No, you’re in Focus. If you don’t “dramatically improve”, you’ll get into Pivot, where you’ll choose between severance, appeal or PIP. Given the state of hiring, I would actually try to dramatically improve, and maybe take the PIP in case that wasn’t enough.
What sort of timeline should I expect before Pivot (assuming insufficient improvement)? I've read 1-2 months online, but they may be inaccurate/outdated
It all depends. If they can't hire any replacements, manager might wait to give it until hiring opens up.
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