My boss tried to cure my depression with work performance😅
Hey everyone, I’m a 26-year-old guy working at a tech consulting firm for the past two years. Things were going great—I even snagged two promotions—until depression hit me hard and my work started slipping. My manager put me on a performance improvement plan (PIP) with a 60-day deadline, but the expectations were so vague I felt like I was playing a game with invisible rules.
I tried to get some clarity by asking for measurable goals, but my supervisor just called me to say some expectations might not even apply, and parts of the plan were copy-pasted. After the 60 days, I was told, “You’re improving, but not enough, and it’s hard to measure.” Apparently, I’m doing what I’m told, but not taking enough initiative. Now, they’ve extended my PIP indefinitely and are encouraging me to apply for other roles in the company.
I can’t help but feel like I’m being set up to fail, and it’s honestly stressing me out. Has anyone else been through something like this? I’d really appreciate any advice or stories you can share. Thanks for listening. 🙏
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