LayoffsOct 14, 2019
Amazongoneornot

Quit after being put on PIP

I recently quit to Amazon... My manager put me on Process Improvement with crazy goals and little time (it seems she wanted me out), so I decided to quit and grab the improved severance. What should I say to recruiters? Your advice will be highly appreciated! #layoff #burnout #interviews #findjob

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Amazon KRONjob Oct 14, 2019

First of all kudos. You made a good life decision TBH I've been in worse positions and bounced back stronger than ever.

Amazon goneornot OP Oct 14, 2019

Thanks for the good vibes. What did you say to recruiters when they asked about your layoff?

Amazon KRONjob Oct 14, 2019

Vacay

Fast Enterprises nskcjx4 Oct 14, 2019

What kind of goals did she want? And what was the improved severance?

Amazon goneornot OP Oct 14, 2019

Software deliverables in a very short time frame. Improved severance according to Amazon policies.

Fast Enterprises nskcjx4 Oct 14, 2019

I didn’t realize you got severance for quitting

Amazon kha32283 Oct 14, 2019

No one else needs to know about your PIP. Act like you were a boss at delivering results and just wanted to try something new.

Google sp55 Oct 14, 2019

Tell them ur on break and want to try new things

Microsoft microshit Oct 14, 2019

Cheer up, this is the rejection letter for work that won the Nobel prize this week. Never give up :), also apply for https://www.ycombinator.com

PayPal XuAu54 Oct 14, 2019

Nobody need to know about your PIP. Act just like you grew tired of Amazon and your manager and want to switch

Amazon Db8db4 Oct 14, 2019

With Amazon it is not why you left it is how long you lasted. :)

Amazon Db8db4 Oct 14, 2019

ROFL, that person had an axe to grind.

Zillow Group “ Oct 14, 2019

Welcome to Amazon

Uber ylXX14 Oct 14, 2019

I didn’t work for 9 months and no one on the interview panel at my current job even noticed. Recruiters asked about it but didn’t seem that interested in the answer. You should be fine

Amazon goneornot OP Oct 15, 2019

Thanks!

Amazon w00tlives Oct 15, 2019

PIP = "Please leave voluntarily before we fire you." I don't believe that a PIP has the goal of improving performance and remaining employed at Amazon.