Don’t Let This Happen to You: How PIPs Are Weaponized

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What do you do when your boss drops a PIP on you out of nowhere... and then asks you to help write it? 😳 JOIN THE COMMUNITY https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2xBqZoAPy6RtxUQ9DDwWw/join Check out the Corporate Survival Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-C1Od0MGS4T_HMROk8eF7SNzE8-oIF3o&si=fAuZl-1YOXosuTX3 👉 She’s a supervisor. 👉 She had a stellar evaluation just two months earlier. 👉 No warning. No documentation. 👉 Then her boss — a new and untrained leader — blindsided her with a Performance Improvement Plan she hadn’t even written yet... and asked the employee to help craft it. Let that sink in. If this sounds unbelievable, you're not alone. And sadly, it’s more common than you think. In this video, I break down her story, pull out key red flags, and walk you through what to do if you’re in a similar situation. Whether you’re currently on a PIP, just got handed one, or sense one coming, this video will help you get strategic — not scared. 🧭 What You’ll Learn: What a PIP actually is (and why it’s often not what they say it is) Why surprise PIPs are a leadership failure, not yours What to say to HR when the process seems shady How to respond when you're in a protected class (over 40, female, etc.) Why not to write your own PIP and how to push back professionally How to document everything to protect yourself What it really means when HR calls your performance “excellent” — and still lets this happen When to fight, when to leave, and how to job hunt while under pressure 🎥 This isn’t theory. This is a real story. My Viewer's experience is the heart of this video, and it reflects what so many of you have told me in DMs, emails, and comments: that performance management is often weaponized, and HR doesn’t always have your back. But knowledge is power. And power is what I want you to walk away with. 💬 Drop your experience in the comments — I reply and may feature it in a future video. 📺 Missed Part 1? Watch “Surviving a PIP: What to Do Before They Fire You” here → [Insert Link] Videos Referenced: Set up to Fail: https://youtu.be/ak36ZnAdjk0?si=EypKazDI2zU74US- 7 Signs You're about to be FIRED: https://youtu.be/LkNmdJoIaYg?si=dONLmbYVyMTjy_uH This follow-up to my most-viewed video on “Surviving a PIP” goes deeper — because what happened next to one of my viewers was absolutely WILD. Chapters: 00:10 - Intro 00:44 - Viewer Story Catchup 01:43 - Update from the Viewer 04:56 - What is a PIP? 07:16 - Red Flags from Viewer Story 09:12 - Protected Classes 10:36 - Bravo - What the Viewer did RIGHT 12:24 - What is the EEOC? 13:28 - HR on BLAST 16:11 - My Take on the Situation 17:10 - My Advice for You 19:38 - The Right to Sue Letter & My Personal Experience with the EEOC 21:15 - Phrases you can USE 25:54 - THANK YOU Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal, financial, or professional advice and should not be construed as such. Always consult with a qualified professional regarding your specific situation. 🎙️ Recorded & Produced by Just Talk Studios 📍 Based in Bellevue, WA 🌐 www.justtalkstudios.com 📢 Like this video? Please like, comment, and share it with someone who needs it. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss real talk about HR, toxic leadership, and surviving corporate BS. #PIP #GettingFired #PerformanceImprovementPlan #HRNightmare #ToxicBoss #WorkplaceAdvice #ProtectedClass #JobSearchTips #JustTalkStudios #CareerHelp #SurvivingWork #CorporateBS