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by nullspace 1338 days ago
for real under-performers, it's usually clear within 3-4 months, esp in small teams / small startups. i have _never_ seen a case where i feel a person lacks fundamentals or is a bad culture fit for a team after 3 months, then turn it around 6 - 9 months.

any number of months waiting after 3-4 IME is months too late. but it feels cruel and it's tough to convince yourself you're right in a specific case. especially when you get to know the person.

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I've seen it once, but it was clear the person knew what to do - just needed a bit more time.