I think it's more that your direct manager has a poor perception of you. Other managers/groups might not. And, it could be that your PIP "end date" and your ve

I think it's more that your direct manager has a poor perception of you. Other managers/groups might not. And, it could be that your PIP "end date" and your vesting schedule coincidentally line up so that if you don't succeed in your PIP, you miss your vesting date, you might be more motivated to try and stay.