Today, I was placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) by my manager, which is a first for me. I’m feeling really anxious about it. From our discussion, it seemed like this decision was made solely by him, rather than being influenced by higher-ups. To be honest, I've been feeling increasingly frustrated and discouraged working under him for the past few months. His disorganization and the way he speaks about women and our partners have made my work environment uncomfortable. While the PIP was a shock, I can't say it was entirely unexpected since I’ve noticed my own performance slipping this year due to my disengagement. The 30-day plan he set seems doable, but it’s a lot of work. What worries me is that he hinted at possibly extending the PIP even if I meet the expectations, which makes me doubt if there’s a clear path to success. Right now, I’m overwhelmed with worst-case scenarios. I’m unsure whether to focus solely on improving over the next month or to also prepare for the possibility that this might not end well. Is a 30-day PIP common? Can I realistically complete it in that timeframe?