In 4 short months, GM has alienated the entire country of Canada, ticked off 14,000 employees so they (and family and friends) will not buy or recommend GM vehicles, and now put the Blazer in Comerica Park. Baseball is America's pastime (not Mexico)... — read more
An engineering degree is not some golden ticket to be employed
Most engineer's can't beat their way out of a paper bag , just last week I watched a handful of them walked out the door , some with masters degrees , that is the reality. I don't think anyone is b--ching or complaining only stating the truth , to... — read more
Then we read that Mary has graciously entitled Brazil to a $2.7B investment...
The credited amount for the US was estimated at $2.5B. Then we read that Mary has graciously entitled Brazil to a $2.7B investment. My math says that was a net-net $200M investment from GM to kill 12,000 American Jobs + plus 10x jobs for every GM job... — read more
GM, BMW Back Blockchain Data Sharing For Self-Driving Cars
How many people want autonomous vehicles ?
Something is clearly wrong
I've had the pleasure of working with many many "educated fool's " lots of people get a position because of the paper they hold all book smarts but thats about it. I have a passion for automotive and technology I know how things work with engines ... — read more
For me, being laid off by GM is a blessing and a wake-up call ...
Unfortunately or fortunately I was laid off from MPG. At beginning, I didn't understand it because Mary Barra says more focus on EV & AV and I was working on them. I was very disappointed because I thought I could work there until retirement. But... — read more
GM in damage control on glassdoor, possibly other sites as well
GM has a 3.5 overall rating on Glassdoor. Yet miraculously, out of the 30 most recent reviews posted since mid-March, 27 are 4 stars or higher - that's 90%. Looks like GM has engaged full damage control mode since the layoffs.
Honda sales for sedans up5% , Way to go GM for cutting domestics.
Honda will benefit mighty from this poor decision making from GM leadership
Ford, GM, and Toyota Agree We Have No Plan on How to Make Autonomous Cars Safe
No pun intended , it's time to pull the plug.
Stay away from GM IT
I wouldn't recommend joining GM IT. I had 10+ years in software engineering in a different industry with very basic web experience, hoping to strengthen those skills and grow my career with GM. The hiring manager and the leads enjoyed interviewing... — read more
GM's vehicle portfolio is stagnant , and what is this Rediculous CEO doing?
How is Barra still employed? She has done absolutely nothing to improve GM.
Severance Letter Stated Regular Pay and Benefits Through 4/9 - What Happened?
I received pay on March 15, but no bank deposit at end of March. Was March 15 the last check even though they said pay would continue through 4/9? Has anyone else experienced this? Is there an explanation? Also have not received invoice for March... — read more
GM/FORD Merger ?
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/not-sure-how-to-proceed-in-today-s-market-gm-announces-merger-with-ford-ar185086.html
Mexico built Blazer at Comerica Park
Wonder what clueless person thought it was a good idea to have the Blazer at Comerica after the announced U.S. plant closings? Check out this article from The Detroit News: Mexico-built Chevy Blazer removed from Comerica Park display to avoid... — read more
GM CUTTING NOT DONE YET, FOLKS!!!
Now GM is taking 8th level status away from those who are non-managing 8s. I know of three so far that had this happen. These are well respected people and widely recognized as the best in their areas. I firmly believe 8th level benefits (like the... — read more
How can we work to our maximum ability with the knowledge that we are next?
Some of us may have managed to survive these layoffs, but they have certainly shined the light on the new ugly face of the company. There was no logic, no criteria, no appreciation for what a certain worker can bring to the company. So there is... — read more
GM Cell Phone
I was laid off in Feburary but my GM cell phone is still active and being paid by GM. I thought they were going to stop it. Anybody else have an active phone?
GM and Chrysler were bailed out 10 years ago: How they've changed
So when this company fails again is the government going to provide bridge loans again ? Remember all three executives flew on private jets to Washington folks. Perhaps we should have let the two OEMs sink ten years ago , maybe our country should... — read more
Electrical production conversion rates, are they practical for Electrical vehicles and our future?
There are several ways to produce electrical energy. The highly efficient ones are not practical to drive an electric vehicle future. Example nuclear, hydro, solar, and wind. The ones that do produce a majority of our energy have an 18-22% conversion... — read more
Tax credit for GM's electric cars starts to phase out
Hopefully GM will phase out along with it.
Have faith in our leadership (yeah, right)
I was talking to my manager yesterday about the direction GM is headed and he told me to have faith in our leadership, that all of this is done for a reason. I really wished at that moment he was not my manager so I could tell him exactly what I... — read more
Ohio plans workplace classes after racism at GM plant
Lol always the tokens thrown out to distract what's really going on at GM and that is massive job loss. Two jabronie distractions looking for money as usual.
GM IT Salary
I have been offered a Software Developer job in GM IT. I think they are trying to underpay me. The initial offer they made is lower than what I am making now. Can anyone tell me what is an average base salary in GM IT for 5+ years experience with a... — read more
Who is holding GM leadership legally accountable for what they did to Poletown?
If I did damage to a community and removed 1,500 homes for $.010 on the dollar + churches...most likely i would go to jail for a very long time. It could fall under community and cultural social genocide. Why isn't anyone paying attention? Five... — read more
Imagine the alternative where GM spent that much money every year on engineering better vehicles
The problem with AVs isn't even the practicality of using them. It's the profit side of the equation. GM is spending 2 BILLION DOLLARS EVERY YEAR on autonomous vehicles without a single dime to show for it. How do you make that money back, even if... — read more
Does anyone really believe that the electric vehicle market is tomorrow as Mary sold it to us? Our electrical grid, reliabilty, & security???
Twenty maybe thirty years from now but there are too many other better choices. Maybe Mary was just dreaming about golf carts...
Apply or not
I see GM is posting jobs. Should we as the discarded apply ? I have found that it seems I am getting rejected immediately when I have posted.
Paycheck after being walked out
Hello, if an engineer accepts an offer to work for a competitor and shares the news they are walked out. Is that engineer entitled to the following 2 weeks pay even though they were walked out?
The culture at GM is flawed and has been since the end of the 50s
The culture at GM is flawed and has been since the end of the 50s , that would have to change first. Barra can't change it as she is apart of the problem , all of the managers at GM with the exception of a select few good ones can't change the... — read more
Age.
Might be a stupid question. But, how does GM know an employee's age?
A realistic view on AV
Realistically in dense urban settings there are far better mass transit alternatives to moving people and goods around that AV. Ditto for EV Long haul trucking along interstates can be more cheaply and safely be addressed with rail. In more sparsely... — read more
Heath Insurance Invoice
I'm sure by now, everyone has gotten that health insurance invoice. It said March and April. My last paystub had the same amount of money taken out of it, for a health insurance deduction. Didn't GM take out our health insurance for the remaining... — read more
Anyone else land a new job and found out GM was severely underpaying them?
I was offered a position making 15k more a year for similar work. Getting laid off was a blessing in disguise.
WARN at MPG
Is it true MPG employees won’t get WARN pay? I just read this rumor... I was at GM less than 3 years (barely) and laid off on Feb 4th at MPG. I would expect my last paycheck to be at the end of this month for 2yrs severance.... would seem really... — read more