The Economic Times

Employee put on 60-day PIP, overworked and exhausted is it wise to quit and focus on interviews? Internet has smart advice

Corporate PIPs are evolving into strategic layoff tools in 2026. High-stakes manufacturing mergers often trigger these 60-day cycles to reduce headcount without severance. For exhausted analysts, the Paid Interview Period strategy is vital. Maintain a strict 40-hour limit. Document impossible workloads as legal leverage. Prioritize health while leveraging current employment for better negotiation. Use your 12-month financial cushion to transition safely. Don't resign; make them pay for your exit.