Should you look for a new job if you’re given a performance improvement plan?

Not all PIPs are equal, but here’s what to do if your manager puts you on one.

In an ideal situation, companies would invest in their workers’ success. They’d encourage growth, and provide employees with the resources and support. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world, and many employers just don’t have their employees’ best interests at heart. In certain circumstances, a role just might not be the right fit for a worker, no matter how much guidance or opportunity their organization provides.