Bengaluru employee says manager denied Dussehra leave days after placing him on PIP, internet says ‘New layoff strategy’

A Bengaluru-based employee shared on Reddit that his manager placed him on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) shortly before he was scheduled to take a Dussehra holiday, and subsequently denied his leave request. The employee, a fresher at a retail-focused company in Bengaluru, had booked tickets for the trip home to spend time with his family.

Upon receiving his PIP during a performance review, the employee claimed his manager informed him his work output was not meeting expectations. He requested two days off to celebrate Dussehra with his family, but his manager refused, stating he was on a PIP. The employee noted that he had not received any written confirmation of the PIP or previous leave rejections. Reddit users discussed the situation, with some suggesting it might be a new layoff tactic.