I was put on a performance improvement plan and survived. It felt isolating and discouraging, but I'm a better employee now.

"Either way, the PIP said this: Improve by doing X, Y, and Z within the next 60 days, or you are gone. I can't say that being on a PIP was a fun or exciting experience, but it did help sharpen my focus and ultimately made me a much better employee."

"I needed to buckle down, complete every project, and ace it all. Nothing could be left incomplete on my watch. I also had to meet with my supervisor so they could see my progress. We met weekly to discuss my work and had daily check-ins on Slack."

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