Topics regarding layoffs at General Motors

Topics regarding layoffs at General Motors

Feel confident with date

I want to be clear this was not told to me but I've been putting it all together and feel very confident about this. It seems to me that the layoffs will begin February 4th and will go for 2-3 days. I am in Detroit...this may vary by location. We had... — read more 

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| 3490 views | | 12 replies (last January 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XceYl0B

Voluntary Departures?

I wonder why GM doesn't have another round of voluntary departures? Why did they limit earlier participation to those with > 12 years? I am > 50 y.o. , a level 7, and have been in GMIT about 6 years, and would be happy to volunteer for leaving -- Why... — read more 

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| 2770 views | | 26 replies (last January 25, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XcLub4M

How is the NCG program for Software Engineers?

Gonna be starting in Austin, TX next month for the NCG program and am wondering what to expect since it seems like a lot of guys/gals in the same program are on here talking. How is the daily life, is WFH frowned upon, and are you required to work... — read more 

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| 2080 views | | 14 replies (last January 25, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XboTlsA

How many will be affected in this round of layoffs?

Of course, I am familiar with the announced numbers of cuts and plant closures but something tells me that this will go beyond those announced numbers and that the final count of cut workers will be bigger. What do you think the numbers will be in... — read more 

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| 2970 views | | 19 replies (last January 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xb8NnZK

The TALK-ERS and the DO-ERS

Anyone who knows their way around the block at GM understands that the technical side of this company--many of those housed at Pontiac or WTC--is comprised of 2 groups of employees: Those who "DO" and those who "TALK" about what others do. Those who... — read more 

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| 2520 views | | 12 replies (last January 23, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XbGdKCh

I Just Need 4 More Years from You GM

I am confident that I will make it thru these cuts. If I do, and I get those 4 years that I need, I will be dropping this company like a sl-tty girlfriend who I just caught scr-wing the entire football team.

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| 1550 views | | 12 replies (last January 25, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XbgZmIM

Could they care any less

The ruthlessness of corporate America is very clear to me, but when publicly elected political official shows that much disinterest in the matter of layoffs at GM that is just a new level of hubris. The newly elected Michigan governor promised to do... — read more 

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| 1060 views | | 3 replies (last January 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XbSbTyv

Take back control of your last fevand send GM a signal

First, I am a GM employee and have been for the past 6 years. Prior to that I supported GM the previous 13 years. I have worked hard to get where I'm at in life, and I worked hard to become a GM employee, and I was proud to become a GM employee... — read more 

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| 1960 views | | 7 replies (last January 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XbSCbcm

Has anybody in the past refused severance?

Just wondering, if anybody who was previously laid off by General Motors had refused severance and decided to sue the company instead? And if they did, how did it end?

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| 1510 views | | 4 replies (last January 20, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xbq6Xaj

Clear your cube and be ready!!

Once they walk you out, you'r not allowed to come back. you have to tell your co-worker/manager to get your stuff in your cube for you. I had somebody last year who was let go due to performance review and not allowed to take your belongings by... — read more 

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| 2350 views | | 8 replies (last January 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xbh9q9W

For those who already found new jobs

Can you post your experience and what kind of offers you are getting? It'd be nice to know what sort of salary to aim/negotiate for after this

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| 1490 views | | 5 replies (last January 19, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XbmnIKQ

Value of Loyalty..ROFL

When employees with multiple years of services with GM or any damn company think they deserve special treatment out of loyalty from new employees or from company itself - it’s so innocently cute! These are perfect (stupid) employees untill it’s time... — read more 

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| 970 views | | 3 replies (last January 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XbnCBRL

Glassdoor.com review on GM

Since GM love to scare & torture us about layoff, please post sh--ty reviews on Glassdoor.com so the newcomer should be hesitating to come to GM. I wonder how and why GM got the work rating of 3.7 out of 5 as best place to work? and that stupid Barra... — read more 

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| 1600 views | | 11 replies (last January 24, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XbRq7wK

1/17 Super Thread

For posting updates, news, hopefully credible rumors, etc. Just asking if we all can show that we are human and show compassion when posting. Karma has a weird way of finding its way back to you so let’s try to be civil if we can. Also, if you do... — read more 

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| 2650 views | | 5 replies (last January 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XaT5A8O

Contract employees protected over Salaried

This contract employee (on work visa) was hired last year. She figured out a way to manipulate the system. She’s sleeping around with the managers/ directors. Not even putting in 8 hours of work taking two hour lunches and still getting paid for her... — read more 

Use Your Vacation Time!!

Once you get laid off, your 2019 vacation days are worthless. Therefore, if your management tells you that you must be in the office the week of February 4th, you might just as well take 9 or 10 days of vacation between now and then (MLK Day will... — read more 

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| 2360 views | | 11 replies (last January 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XajGQPp

Is it certain this week is safe?

Trying to put all the rumors, predictions, and other tidbits together. From what I gathered, this week is definitely not the layoffs week? And the next one is the most likely candidate?

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| 1920 views | | 5 replies (last January 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XaTZqhc

Are they doing this on purpose?

Are they prolonging these layoffs and letting us live with the stress and anxiety brought on by not knowing what's going on in hopes that some of us are going to break under pressure and leave on our own? Not having to pay severance to people who... — read more 

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| 1990 views | | 5 replies (last February 1, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XaezsSm

Barra Speaks Up

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/gm-ceo-mary-barra-speaks-in-detroit-about-recent-plant-closures-layoffs

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| 1740 views | | 6 replies (last January 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XaYbjtS

Protecting for the Downside

So what preparations are you all making for the inevitable if it happens to you? Have you emptied out your desks/cubes (5S'ed everything)? Any spending habit changes? Update resumes? Looking online for jobs yet? Etc Etc

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| 1300 views | | 7 replies (last January 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XaDF9oM

Would you be more offended if MB

stayed holed up in her ivory tower until the bloodbath was over, or greeted you at the exit with a handshake? Or would neither matter? What might offend you otherwise? I wouldn't want the handshake.

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| 632 views | | 1 reply (January 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XaEwchf

If you're in Austin....

Truthfully don't worry. You're surrounded by dozens upon dozens of tech companies. Opportunities are endless. Don't think GM is your final stop.

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| 1370 views | | 6 replies (last January 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XaLn4GP

Workload

I'm curious to know how everyones workload is. I haven't had anything to do this year besides mandatory training. No new projects have been allocated, manager said requirements are still being hashed out. Thinking I'll be on the chopping block next... — read more 

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| 1670 views | | 7 replies (last January 18, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XaloaCz

Real Info: Severance Pay

Creating a new thread for visibility. I know someone high up in management and kept pestering them. Their lips were sealed, but he/she did give me a hint that benefits doc was recently updated. I'm not going to paste anything, or upload anything in... — read more 

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| 3480 views | | 9 replies (last January 24, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+Xa27N8J

Will there be any severance pay?

Or just bye bye? What is the usual process? This is highly unusual - firing a huge chunk of employees when they also bump up earning numbers.

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| 1050 views | | 3 replies (last January 17, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+XaJw3ez

Beware!

Beware GM Employees....! I work in IT and have been instructed to flag anyone who is accessing this website from their work devices.

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| 2850 views | | 13 replies (last January 17, 2019)
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