After reading several of these comments, I'm very concerned about my future. I just graduated and am still paying off my loans. I can't afford to have 1-year jobs on my resume and would like to stay here for at least 5 years but I don't know if... — read more
Austin LOL
Time to admit Austin is a step-child and we really need to cut them loose. No need to have a complex so remote to the tech center which is full of millennials running around with nose rings. We should sell that operation to the first bid and save... — read more
Any idea how the layoffs will happen on Monday?
Heard couple of directors were escorted out today. Did any of you see anything? I was in Austin and have not noticed a single thing other than hearing from a co worker. So, if 4000 people are let go on Monday, how would they do it? Austin could see a... — read more
Does know one realize we are a car company and have been beat by tech companies?
Google put one team of engineers on it and beat a workforce of 180,000. There is nothing more to say. Layoffs are needed, business is even more bloated than i thought, changes are needed.
We need to get rid of CAD folks, legal, IT and slash half of HR.
As a mechanical engineer working in thermal validation, I've been with the company for 13 years. Over these 13 years, I've noticed the following groups are extremely fat without affecting the actual vehicle development process and could be slashed... — read more
New CFO
Did you guys notice that everything went down hell since the new CFO has started! Go figure!
Mary bet the farm and chickens coming home to roost....
No one I know wants to buy an EV from GM, let alone an autonomous vehicle. What most customers want is a reliable, dependable internal combustion engine vehicle that will last at least a decade. Feminist-executive Mary is trying to change the subject... — read more
IT has always been the weak link
We could slash jobs in IT by 70% and no one would notice.....they have always been extremely overstaffed and are quite frankly, not relevant to the core business. In many peoples' view, IT is full of weak links and hangers-on who should have been let... — read more
Let's be civilized
Come on guys! Seriously! Let's stop being mean to each others. We are here for the moral support and not for the opposite. Please get the hell out of here if you wanna start calling people names or being a fricken racist.
Have a laugh this weekend and try not to stress out
I mean, probability is in your favor. You have an 85% chance of not getting ISP. I'd take those odds to vegas. Watch this and have a laugh or cry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgvo2yrS2vM
I'm leaving but mostly because of these threads....
I'll be looking for another job but not because of GM or the current situation, but because of some of the threads here. I'm going to tell my supervisor to read them as well.
You really have to be a hyphen-american to survive in the corporate world
GM fears lawsuits and that's the only thing they fear. The people with the greatest ability to sue GM upon being laid off are the hypen-americans who see themselves as marginalized and devalued by the nation as a whole. It's best to start thinking of... — read more
Why do execs wanting to go all electric drive mostly Tahoes, Yukon’s, and Escalades?
If leadership is so passionate about going electric, why don’t they promote these vehicles by replacing the exec company vehicle program with all electric vehicles?
It's a cycle
GM repeats it's same mistakes every 10 years, so get used to it. Downsizing, restructuring, layoffs, whatever fancy terms you want to call it, GM lays off then will start hiring again in about 2 years. They will then have mass layoffs in 2028 or so... — read more
Come What May
I have been with GM for over a decade. It is a great company to work for. GM has been good to me with a generous salary, bonuses and great work-life balance flexibility. These are hard times and I am uneasy about Monday, but if I get let go I won't... — read more
Good job market
They are cutting deep so the employees left should be good for a while. For the folks being let go, look on the positive side as the job market is great and plenty of jobs out there. Not like it was back in 2008/2009. Getting some advance warning... — read more
Resume Fodder
In case your resume is feeling a bit sparse, try these… • Performed visual data analysis of transportation systems vis-a-vis their coefficients of friction and aerodynamic capabilities. Specifically regarding their synergistic use with dynamic... — read more
For all you new grads.....
This is your first lesson in the corporate world....how things are done. It's best to stick at a company for 3-5 years then hop to the next company for a pay raise and job security. Staying at one company is working against you in today's world and... — read more
Eventually it will just be managers and H1B1's
I've been in this industry for over 20 years like many of you have, and have seen a huge corporate culture change. The game is no longer putting in quality and consistent work and receiving a steady paycheck in return. The game is now about hiring... — read more
Black Monday
GM expected to start cutting 4,000 white-collar workers Monday. https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2019/02/01/gm-layoffs-2019-workers/2743506002/
Leaving GM even if not laid off
For those of you who plan to leave GM even if you don't get laid off. When are you planning on leaving? Will you secure a position first while working or quit after the bonus and then focus on finding a job. This was my first job out of college and... — read more
Better to get some advance warning or not?
I was let go years ago early in my career. I left a great job to work there but after 6 months they decided to get rid of the entire department I was in. I was called into a room with my director and someone from HR. No advance warning and I was... — read more
"Life After GM"
Predictably, people here post about how "Great" life will be when they are gone from GM. Funny thing, literally dozens of major corporations have been laying people off for a few years and you'll find the same sentiment on every board of these... — read more
Correction
Seems the white man is on the chopping blocks....the other "new" americans should be safe (the protected classes). Actually, I was thinking of adopting a foreign accent and using it this week in order to save my job.
IT layoffs
My first job right out of college and thought it would be a stable, long-term position. I'm an IT architect in Austin, TX. Was notified this week that my job may be in jeopardy along with the entire group but nothing is certain yet. Don't know what... — read more
Was told to pound sand in Warren
Validation engineer here with 15 years in...basically started right out of college. Was told to pack my bags and pound sand yesterday. Wasn't allowed to grab my things and escorted out like a rented mule. Really humiliating experience. Think I'll... — read more
Engineering Technicians..the forgotten salaried worker
Will we get blown out in large numbers? As an afterthought ........seems like personal belongings would be a cluster to deal with. We have more than a drawer or two of stuff!
NCHS?
What does everyone think will happen to them? Some were hired as recent as 1 and 6 months ago. Others were hired only about a year ago. How does this effect them? IT specific.
There is a damned good life waiting for you after GM. Don't be afraid to embrace it
I was laid-off from GM in the 2009 restructuring. Over 50, spent most of my career with a supplier, so had little seniority. I was told (privately) that HR consultants and attorneys make the "selections". Too many lawsuits from protected classes of... — read more
Told to be in meeting with Team on Tuesday
Our team was asked to meet on Tuesday, attendance in person. Anyone else have similar? Could it be post-layoff aftermath meeting or could it be the day with part with the company?
Don't forget about GM Recognition
If you are worried about being laid off, don't forget to cash out your GM Recognition points.
Lay off Escalate - My last week
Me and everyone that purchased an overpriced Cadillac and any SUV are stupid. Only people that don't know how to manage money buy BIGGER cars just because gas is cheaper. These past 3 years were the opportunity to save thousands - and many people... — read more
GM Canada CIO Let Go
The CIO of GM Canada was let go earlier today. He was a great manager a great leader and an all around good man. I salute you Tim Fenton.
On monday it becomes reality
We’ve been aware that this was happening, but on Monday it becomes reality. The company will be a very different place after this, at least in my eyes. Just want to say that my heart goes to the ones that are affected, and my hopes are that you all... — read more
Monday GM Layoffs (4,000) - Media Round Up Fri 2/1/2019 @ 4:30 PM EST
There you go, CNBC, Fox Business, CNN, Detroit Free Press and others... Got this by filtering on "GM Layoff News", Published in last 60 minutes... Report time: Fri 2/1/2019 @ 4:29:11 PM EST [CNBC] GM’s involuntary layoffs start Monday, at least 4,000... — read more
Tuition reimbursement safe?
I thnk we all are, and if you arent then you should, using GM's fantastic tuition reimbursement program. Is this benefit safe going forward? One of the more appealing things about GM was that they would pay me to go learn more skills as I worked for... — read more
Contractors Ren Cen
Five ISG contract folks were let go on Wed...
GM Layoff Numbers
These are the numbers: GM offered buyouts to 17,700 employees in North America with at least 12 years of service in November, according to a document obtained by CNBC at the time. The company was aiming for 8,000 voluntary buyouts, the company... — read more
It's in the News Cycle...Get Ready 4,3,2,1
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/01/gm-readies-to-make-4000-involuntary-layoffs-next-week.html
GM Rumors - Severance
Do not listen to rumors, the correct info is listed under teamgm benefits on Socrates.