Burnt out, on PIP and without energy to work for another month
I'm facing a though situation at work for a few months. I am burnt out, unable to perform at all. I sit at my computer, it takes me hours to master the energy to start and, when I do, I can't perform. I can't think, my brain seems to have forgotten all my previous experiences. It's drained.
I've been put on PIP this week, it should last for the entire month, however, given the way things have been, I'm sure I'll fail. Even if I don't, I won't be able to perform according to their expectations, so it's just a matter of time. The PIP period goes until the end of the month, and I am wondering if maybe I should just be honest to my manager, tell him that I struggling with my perform and even if I'm able to reach the PIP requirements I won't be able to sustain it.
However, I can't just quit because then I don't get my severance and won't be to file for unemployment.
I could do my best and hang in there for the rest of the month and wait until the period ends, however it would be counter productive, a waste of both of our times.
What do you think? Has anybody been in this situation before? Should I try having this conversation with them, or should I just hang on for another month until the PIP ends and they fire me? I'm really afraid of losing my severance.