General Motors has laid off roughly 170 employees from the GM Flint Engine Operations facility in Flint, Michigan, per a new report. According to local CBS news affiliate WNEM, the layoffs at the General Motors facility were the result of a supply... — read more
Relocation package
If employees are moved from TX to NC for example, what is the relocation assistance/package looks like?
Where is GM in automotive world?
I had 20 years of service to GM. They will EFF you over every chance possible, from the position you inquire about, and the HR reps that toss your resume in the trash. They claim professional grade, yet act nothing like. I won’t go into my own... — read more
Corvette and it's embarrassing quality issues.
This car is a total junk pile, from it's cheap interior to all the electrical and mechanical issues associated with it. Change the CEO and managers that approve this junk. American icon died with C7
Will i get better Offer from GM?
Hello, I have BSME and 6 years exp making 91k total including bonus at a tier supplier. I am interested in applying at GM. Will i get i get a better offer at GM or very similiar to current salary? I saw that the salary share thread here but... — read more
Is anyone else stunned at how good it is to work for gm right now?
I really can't believe it.. we were all worried when the pandemic hit that there might be layoffs but nope, instead we get flexible schedules, endless WFH and now full bonus. Don't have to worry for a second about being let go as there's more work... — read more
Does the Warren Tech Center have a future?
I wonder every day. Most buildings are still ghost towns. Lots of equipment and machinery sitting idle and rotting away. Majority working from home. Record earnings in the billions, but the Facilities “Professionals” won’t let you spend for... — read more
GM plans to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035,
This is simply not possible with the current product plans in place, unless bankruptcy #2 is desired.
GM has a rich heritage, management doesn’t know how to exploit it
This is my take why I never want to work for the big auto companies. I’d bail on GM (and the big three) if a chance arrived, unless I worked in the truck department which has some stability. Someone once said to me in 2008, “guess why GM is going... — read more
This is funny but also...really?
Seriously, did nobody think this through? I did a double take when I saw it and it took me a few seconds to realize that no, GM was not inviting everybody to get infected. I mean, really... — read more
GM partnering with Apple?
Bloomberg published an article about Apple's plans to build an electric, self-driving car in the next four years. Reportedly, in the process of building vehicles, they would rely on a manufacturing partner. It is still unknown who would assemble an... — read more
Life away from GM
Settled into a new job away from GM. It’s awesome to actually be eager to go to work. I will never miss: The inability of higher ups to make timely decisions The discouragement of differing views The always present negative atmosphere The... — read more
Feb 2019 Layoff - Am I blacklisted from GM?
Since about July of 19, I've applied to jobs at GM that 80 to 100% match my original assignment at GM. Closest I got was an automated, pc based interview. Twice a recruiter has said I was a shoe-in to get a hiring manager review, only to be... — read more
Who will be held responsible for the Nikola fiasco?
Poor execution, poor negotiation... No due dilligence... 100s of millions wasted.
Lose a shift, avoid job cuts
GM CAMI Automotive will move to a two shift operation, running morning and afternoons only, in the new year. The elimination of the third... https://london.ctvnews.ca/gm-cami-loses-a-shift-but-avoids-job-cuts-1.5206214
General Motors Layoffs 2021
Do you think there will be General Motors Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?
Salary share Thread
Anyone would like to share Base salary, level, years of experience, merit% and bonus %.
2nd careers after the auto industry
Any thoughts on what would make a good 2nd career after decades in the auto industry? Thinking about retiring somewhat early and filling the time with something meaningful and making a few dollars. Something a little more substantial than a job at... — read more
Jump in earnings...what to expect?
As GM recovers profitability and posts stronger than expected quarterly profit, I wonder how the profit sharing plans will be structured. I hope the profits won't be used just as bonuses for the higher ups. Any thoughts on how the profit will... — read more
Changes coming with the new CFO?
GM taps Delta’s CFO to fill the same job here now, so I wonder what that change can bring to the company and how it could reflect on us? More details about the new hire:... — read more
GM SUVs
I got the latest Motor Trend in yesterday’s mail. In conducting their annual SUV of the year contest. Included in test were 5 GM products. All reviews were mediocre. On the Encore GX- “gutless 3 cylinder engine”. Yep for 36 K. More half baked... — read more
GM to lay-off in 2021
It’s an open secret, coronavirus lay-off to hit GM in 2021. People who have sniffed it are leaving already. Every week, I hear of a couple departures from the company. BTW Dhivya did not resign, and I will leave it at that. Talk to any treasury... — read more
Making efforts toward electrification - but can we do more?
GM’s investment of $2.2 billion to increase production of electric vehicles is now announced. Is this our best effort or can the company do much more on the path toward electric vehicles?! I hope it is not too late. From the news:... — read more
Looking to apply to GM, worth my time?
So as opposed to just apply i figured I would query this board since I frequent my current employer's board. I work at that other company in Dearborn. Peak clown world. Mid career white male in engineering. Would it be worth the adventure? Or would I... — read more
"this is genius"
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gm-lordstown-taxes-idUSKBN26J2HV?utm_source=reddit.com
Round 2.0 - Here we go...
From the author that brought you the following thread with accuracy before Covid hit. https://www.thelayoff.com/t/14ckvGdC Decline 2.0 is coming soon. It's going to hit just as hard as the first, and likely, be the final nail in the... — read more
Protecting management
It doesn’t matter how much work you put in, how many hours you’ve clocked - unless you’re middle management or higher your position in the company isn’t safe. GM has proven time and again that their main priority has been and always will be their... — read more
Barra’s Failing Strategy of Retaining Diversity Candidates
Now Barra has lost her Indian female CFO and her black female VP Alicia Boler Davis that went to Amazon. Perhaps these are early indications that diversity candidates at high levels do not like working for GM or Mary Barra?
GM Screws Up Again With Nikolas Agreement
https://electrek.co/2020/09/11/nikolas-nkla-house-of-card-crumbles-gm-nothing/
Any credible news on more layoffs?
It's been pretty quiet lately other than some speculation. Has there been any credible news on the next round of layoffs?
Interesting read
I recently read “Overhaul” by Steven Rattner about the government guided bankruptcy. Lots of interesting inside info on GM and Chrysler. The author was very critical of the inept GM executive ranks. Frequent responses were “That’s the GM way” and... — read more
GM contract jobs only 32 hrs a week now!
So I have moved on to another automotive company, but still get contacted by job hunters. I have been contacted about 2 different GM contract jobs the past month and both were only 32 hours a week. What a shame GM! Post about your new diversity exec... — read more
That’s It In A Nutshell
Just posted by someone: I saw a guy come in who truly was good. Sharp, well qualified and truly knowledgeable. After a few months of frustration, he left. In parting, he stated that decisions aren’t made at GM to help the company. but to make the... — read more
CFO resigns
Seems like the CFO Dhivya is leaving for "other opportunities".
Any Comments On This Person’s Post?
GM becomes the second after Ford because 1.5 years ‘stupid’ action - They laid off many talent engineers due to their ages and keep many inexperience engineers who only know how to kiss their bosses. FCA & PSA merger will put GM into the third. GM... — read more