[simplesimon890]

Unfortunately it aligns with internal pressure. If you are not working on something that has clear quantifiable/promotional benefits that can be realized within 2-3 quarters, you are at risk of the PIP train. Having buy in from senior management can help but in a company that re-orgs regularly, your manager can change, so the risk is higher.

[gloryjulio]

^This. If this is only about less pay, lots of people would actually do it instead of chasing bonuses and promotions.

But in a cut throat environment, you can't afford to not move the corporate metrics in quarterly reviews. Otherwise you will get pipped or fired