I m 33 weeks pregnant and my manager has formed a informal pip process for me I m based in the uk and this is just due to past 2 weeks .I m so sad and upset and don't know what to do

3 Comments

1. AnonymousOctober 23,2026 at 1:08PM UTC

   Unless you've done something totally beyond company scope that's totally alarming, it's hard to imagine that this situation would warrant a PIP. I understand why you are sad. Usually, some organizations use PIPs to weed out the employee pool. Not sure that this is the case here, especially since it's informal. It might be that the manager wants to do check-ins to see where you're struggling or if you need coaching or support. Be cautious, however. You're expecting a child. If this position is causing you undue stress, better to walk away, if that's a doable option, than to have it impact the health of you your baby.

2. Kim PfeifferOctober 23,2026 at 4:15PM UTC

   Maybe this is to cover their butts over your paid maternity leave should you not return or return only for a short period of time before quitting after they waited for your return.

3. Steven MockNovember 7,2026 at 5:19AM UTC

   I'm really sorry you're going through this at 33 weeks — that timing, with concerns only surfacing in the past two weeks, is exactly why I'd get things in writing. Ask your manager and HR to put down what the specific concerns are, what support is being offered, and what the timeline is, and keep copies of everything for yourself outside of work systems. Don't agree to or sign anything on the spot, especially while you're upset and so close to leave. In the UK, it's worth getting independent advice early — ACAS can explain your options in plain terms — so you know where you stand before your maternity leave starts. Take care of yourself first; this doesn't have to be solved all tonight.