My partner was recently put on a thirty day performance plan. They told me that we have to change so they don’t get let go. They implied that if they do get axed I’m next. Over the past several months they have received numerous complaints, have had multiple disciplinary conversations with upper management, and had a negative review where they to improve. They’re now projecting their issues onto to me.

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I definitely would

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Your partner is ALREADY gone as far as leadership is concerned. They’re just going through the legal motions of dotting “I’s” and crossing “T’s” in case he/she tries to sue.

Focus on yourself and what you need to do and who to speak with so you you’re not caught in their rip current.

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Just so you know, a PIP is usually a formality before getting fired. Companies need to show they tried to address performance issues before letting someone go. I’d recommend having a conversation with HR and or your manager about finding a new partner so you can distance yourself from the situation.

That said, if they’ve already hinted that you might be next, that’s concerning and if they’ve said it out loud that’s pretty alarming. My honest advice is to start exploring new opportunities now and if possible look for a new partner as well. Being tied to someone with multiple disciplinary issues can make it harder to get hired somewhere else.

You’ll land on your feet. Good luck!!!

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Six weeks ago I went to my CCO and asked for a separation. They didn’t respond. This week we were working on a high profile project. I spent the majority of the weekend ideating and writing. My partner sent me a list of half baked thoughts. After I gave him my thoughts, which they chose to ignore, he presented them to our CCO who had a negative reaction to them.

Partner needs to start looking for a new job ASAP. Do the both of you work at the same company?

Is management wrong for putting your partner on a PIP? Do you also see the signs in their work or their behavior? Are you well liked and valued by management? Do you have any wins or success stories that you can point to?

You can only do one thing. Your best.

Definitely put feelers out about working somewhere else, but also realize that if your partner does get canned and you are a good performer, things might work out great for you.

Having a screw-up for a partner is not necessarily a bad thing because it can make you look better by comparison.

I believe your success isn’t tied to your partner. Let them burn their own bridge, stay professional but you need to distance yourself even more. It’s going to ugly before it gets better.

I’ve worked with several teams where one person was on a PIP and the other wasn’t. They eventually let the person on the PIP go, and kept the partner.

If/when that happens you need to advocate for hiring a new partner immediately. I’ve seen my agency try to back fill that lone partner by putting them on worse briefs/less meaningful projects because they are essentially a floater without a partner.

There's no coming back from being put on a PIP. they should be looking for a new job asap. Also if people already have a negative perception of them, you don't come back from that. You are tainted by default by being their partner. Been there. It sucks but it's the truth. Good luck.

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