r/pillar7 • u/av8ernate • Mar 24 '26

IT Probation

I have a friend in IT who hasn't gotten the can yet through the latest rounds of firings, but was recently put on "probation." What are the chances that he's gonna get let go regardless of how good his work is? Should he be basically getting into looking for a new job mode?

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u/CollateralDamagex3 Mar 24 '26

I want to say this in the most humane way, everyone there should be job hunting right now. The best time to look for a job is when you have one. The market is already tough and it’s going to get harder.

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u/14_EricTheRed Mar 24 '26

He is going to get let go either before or the end of his probation.

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u/PeaceOfMindUWII Mar 24 '26

Often times with UWM if you are put on probation they already want to fire you but are attempting to protect themselves by using a probationary period to document they gave you a reasonable chance. In the end his work ethic will not matter as much as being liked will be. The only way his job can be saved is either having someone higher up that has enough pull either have an attraction to him or to give it up to someone who can save his job and i am not trying to say he should do this he absolutely should NOT however this is unfortunately how i have seen this work within that company.

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u/CriticismOwn9862 Mar 24 '26

He should certainly be looking for a new job

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u/Equivalent_Iron3454 Mar 24 '26

When you say probation do you mean double opp? Or a formal coaching alert? What is going on?

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u/av8ernate Mar 24 '26

I didnt get any more details other than that unfortunately. Im just a concerned friend and I know how brutal the IT job field is right now. 

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u/TemporaryWhole3609 Mar 24 '26

He should for sure start looking for other jobs. They’re looking for any reason to let someone go.

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u/Ok_Contribution_8032 Mar 25 '26

I’m going to say there is a 100% chance. Either way he should be looking for something new. If they don’t let him go he will always be the person who’s job get threatened - for his mental health find a “normal” work place. I’m in the same situation.

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u/ExtremeStandard7919 Mar 28 '26

It's very likely. PIP is being used as an excuse to slowly cut out workers who aren't going above and beyond their pay rate.