I was put on PIP and then fired from my tech job. Looking back, I deserved it.

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 05:21

woman at desk working illustration — Akouto Vonwogbe learned that how a job makes her feel is really important. She never felt comfortable at her job because it wasn't the right fit.
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Akouto Vonwogbe was a junior project manager who was fired after being placed on a PIP.
She says her depression worsened after being fired.
Vonwogbe doesn't measure success by how high she climbs the corporate ladder anymore.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Akuto Vonwogbe, a content creator in Los Angeles. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I was fired from my job, and I'm so thankful that I was. Ultimately, I deserved to get fired and am much happier now.