For the week you didn't plan for
Just been put on a PIP? Find out where you actually stand — financially and legally — before you do anything else.
A Performance Improvement Plan is stressful, but it's also a timeline you can plan against. In about two minutes, FakePip turns your savings, expenses, and PIP length into a clear picture: how long your money lasts, how that compares to the clock you're on, and what to do each week.
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Your runway, two ways
See how many months you can cover your essentials in the worst case (terminated today, no severance) and the realistic case (with the severance you expect).
Runway vs. your PIP clock
A simple side-by-side of your PIP length and your runway, so you know immediately whether you have a buffer — or need to move fast.
A week-by-week plan
A calm, practical checklist for the PIP period: what to document, when to start the search, and how to prepare for either outcome.
Common questions
What is a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan)?+
A Performance Improvement Plan is a formal document from your employer setting specific performance goals over a fixed period — usually 30, 60, or 90 days. It puts you on a timeline: either performance is judged to have improved by the end, or the company typically moves to termination or a negotiated exit.
Does being put on a PIP mean I'm getting fired?+
Not always, but you should plan as if the outcome is uncertain. Some people pass their PIP and stay; at many companies a PIP is the documented first step toward an exit. The practical response is the same either way: know your financial runway, document everything, and quietly start exploring options.
Do I get severance if I'm terminated after a PIP?+
It depends on your contract, your company's practices, and your country's employment law. Some countries mandate statutory severance or notice pay; in others (like the US) it's usually discretionary. FakePip lets you model both cases — runway with zero severance and with the severance you realistically expect.
What happens to my work visa if I lose my job?+
Work-visa holders typically have a limited grace period after termination to find new sponsorship, change status, or leave the country — often weeks, not months, and it varies by visa type and country. If your right to stay depends on your employer, talk to an immigration lawyer early in the PIP period, not after a decision is made. This is general information, not legal advice.
What is financial runway?+
Runway is how many months you can cover your essential expenses from liquid savings if your income stopped. It's your savings divided by your monthly essentials — the single most useful number to know before making any decisions during a PIP.
Why we built this
Most advice after a PIP is either panic or platitudes. What you actually need first is arithmetic: how long can you last, and how does that compare to the time you've been given? Once you know that number, every other decision — whether to fight the PIP, negotiate an exit, or start interviewing — gets easier to make calmly.
And one thing worth saying up front: a PIP is a work problem, not a measure of you. The arithmetic is our job — keep your energy for your health and your people.
FakePip is a planning tool, not legal, financial, or immigration advice. If a work visa is involved, confirm your timeline with an immigration lawyer before making decisions.