>>or be fired unceremoniously as a documented poor-performer and have that hanging over your career How would something like a PIP affect one's career? Compani

>>or be fired unceremoniously as a documented poor-performer and have that hanging over your career How would something like a PIP affect one's career? Companies don't share that information, or they expose themselves to serious litigation risk. That's why most places have a policy to only verify an ex-employee's dates of employment and job title if someone calls to ask.