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Has there ever in recorded history been an instance in which someone has been subjected to a "performance plan" and then gone on to be successful in the company?

My intuitive expectation would be that the second my boss even expressed concern (in a non-constructive way) about my performance it'd be time to get out. Like what's the point?

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Yes, about 15 years ago, I went from being on PIP at Yahoo to being nominated for a Super Star award. There’s no magic; you just need to have an open mind, take the feedback you’ve been given seriously, and work hard.

(I work at AWS) I personally know multiple people who have been on the PIP before and are still here and happy. No idea the percent of people who accomplish this though.

Are they doing well or just getting by, though?

Personally I know examples of both, but again just anecdotal.

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