PIP questions - US region
Hi everyone, using a throwaway because a lot of my team is on Reddit.
IBM 5 YOE. I was recently put on a PIP with a deadline at the end of the summer. For context, I’ve been working two roles: tech support and internal tools software dev. I got a band jump and raises, but juggling both roles burned me out severely.
I love tech support and my team, but I really dislike the internal tools. Upper management (3rd and up) keeps pushing these tools, even though most people only seem to use them for metrics dashboards. I have a hunch feeling the internal tools will end up be used for head counts as well. My burnout started affecting my PRs, so they moved me to dev full time, which made things worse and eventually led to the PIP.
Honestly, the PIP feels like a blessing in disguise. My manager seems to want to keep me, and the plan itself is manageable. We’ll meet weekly to make sure I’m checking all the boxes.
I’m actively looking for a new role, but I still want to complete the PIP (ish) to avoid burning bridges.
Some questions that I have, hopefully someone can help me answer them:
- If I fail PIP, how is severance? 1-2 month pay? No pay at all? Health insurance?
- Can I get unemployment after PIP? Or IBM will fight it?
- I have RSU. It's only been a year. Will I get 25% out or nothing at all?
- Should I apply internally through GOM? Would PIP affect it?
- How will PTO pay out? I used all holidays but not vacation day yet.
- People that got PIP, how's your life after PIP?