Topics regarding layoffs at General Motors

Topics regarding layoffs at General Motors

How many layoffs in Austin IT?

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 

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| 1540 views | | 7 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xq5j675

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 

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| 1430 views | | 8 replies (last February 3, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqBVgse

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 

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| 1650 views | | 5 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqwP6zo

New CFO

Did you guys notice that everything went down hell since the new CFO has started! Go figure!

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| 1230 views | | 9 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xq5HXNG

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 

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| 750 views | | 5 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqQ07mA

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 

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| 1580 views | | 9 replies (last February 4, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqBtd0K

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.

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| 780 views | | 7 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqWq96A

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 

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| 690 views | | 6 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqXSiOD

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 

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| 1190 views | | 9 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xq5uJdo

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 

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| 730 views | | 6 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqMdnOl

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 

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| 540 views | | 2 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqR82j3

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 

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| 680 views | | 3 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqvuWcC

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 

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| 1081 views | | 7 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqFFFoz

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/

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| 860 views | | 2 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqJRRGQ

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 

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| 1150 views | | 7 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqXUqKB

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 

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| 1040 views | | 4 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xqg6zXr

"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 

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| 750 views | | 3 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqXhraT

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.

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| 930 views | | 7 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xqsd7i4

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 

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| 1400 views | | 6 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XqmGFEC

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 

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| 1570 views | | 6 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xq3C5Pe

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.

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| 930 views | | 5 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XplXXX9

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?

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| 3350 views | | 17 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xp5vSrT

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 

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| 1680 views | | 4 replies (last February 1, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xp5cdrj

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.

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Post ID: @OP+Xp2nDSH

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 

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| 1680 views | | 4 replies (last February 1, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xpzjfcc

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 

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| 1930 views | | 6 replies (last February 2, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XpUvVaQ

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 

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| 1551 views | | 5 replies (last February 1, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XpExydc

GM Rumors - Severance

Do not listen to rumors, the correct info is listed under teamgm benefits on Socrates.

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| 1980 views | | 3 replies (last February 1, 2019)
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