We can’t watch you in the office so we are going to track how many people have their cameras on.
Morris Plains is going away
Heard from a trusted source last week that Morris Plains is going to be closed soon. If you work there look for another job immediately.
I thought raytheon would be better. Nope. (ISC)
Manufacturing in aero and defense is the same everywhere. Thought i would visit old haunts and give some insight into what i found after moving. Here is a quote from raytheon @OP+17rLRm6K that pretty much sums up my experience so far. Found... — read more
Brute Force-Type Restructuring
Analyst asks Honeywell if it will continue "brute force-type of restructuring" in 2021 or return to a normal kind of restructuring. Answer from Honeywell leaders was Can you repeat that because I did't quite get it.
Q3 Performance
Great job filling the giant void left by your friends and family
New facility in Goodyear AZ for helicopters?
Today i have heard from two different people a new rumor. A new Honeywell facility is opening up in Goodyear dealing with helicopters. Do we do anything else with helicopters besides the T-55 and Avionics?
Did the asia folks read the forbes article?
If you are a honeywell worker in our EM regions take a look at the forbes article by supply chain CO. https://www.forbes.com/sites/honeywell/2020/10/21/the-future-of-supply-chain Shorter supply chains and hub/spoke design is talking about your... — read more
Boeing will lay off another 7,000 workers as losses mount
By now you should understand what this will mean for Honeywell, mmm Kay! https://www.wsj.com/articles/pandemic-drives-more-boeing-job-cuts-11603887197?mod=hp_lead_pos3
Getting tired of this
Anyone else getting tired of being made to feel like we should be glad we still have a job? Man, I get it. Times are tough, jobs are scarce and management is breathing down our necks for every little thing. Am I glad I have a job - you damn straight!... — read more
Aerospace sold - Latest rumor
I don’t believe. Supposedly, the official announcement will take place sometime in first quarter. This rumor applies to Minneapolis,Minnesota site. However, the way the running aerospace and I could see him selling the whole thing off. — read more
Project results from understaffed teams?
I am having a hard time understanding how the projects are supposed to be completed if they keep firing people. EXTRA HOURS WON'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The environment is becoming toxic, here come the bad managers to make us work more hours, commit to... — read more
Cobra
My severence will be over soon and I haven't heard anything about signing up for cobra. I thought HW was sending that info out. Do I need to do something to get this started?
Goals
Any theory why the goals have been moved up twice?
Morris Plains census
Does anyone know what the census is at Morris Plains?
Remember the MM announcement about a new Defense Space SBU?
Fact: MM presented the concept to Darius about a month ago. DARIUS SAID NO! Everyone knows government is keeping Honeywell afloat. I’m sure Darius knows what’s best for the Honeywell portfolio;.......not. I guess paper masks is our future:) — read more
AERO TEAM MEMBERS: No response required
If you are no longer an employee, please go away. If you are still an AERO employee, either search for a new job, or do not complain.
Anyone remember that massive email chain where something like a regional group kept getting reply all back to everyone?
I think i got 5 or 600 emails that day. Lmao... oh the early days of this year seem so far away.
Welcome Ballard Unmanned Systems - get ready for 'restructuring'
Honeywell acquires Ballard Unmanned Systems to grow unmanned aerial systems business Honeywell International Inc. has acquired assets from privately held Ballard Unmanned Systems as it grows its unmanned aerial systems business... — read more
Ex-Honeywell
I noticed a trend on LinkedIn where people include their former companies in their Profile Headline. Common to see Ex-Google, Ex-Facebook, etc., since it add to the person's credibility even though they no longer work there. Despite having 100s of... — read more
Official Aero Q4 Theory Thread
Any theories for what’s going to happen in Q4? RIFs? Furloughs? 401K reduction?
Aero Severance Package
Anyone who was RIF'd receive company 401k matching? The Aero Severance Plan promises full employer match irrespective of your seniority with the company IF you were affected by "reduction in force" action. Checked with 3rd party 401k administrator... — read more
THE WORLD'S BEST EMPLOYERS 2020 LIST
Look where is Honeywell. Sad to see how once great company is going down the hill. https://www.forbes.com/lists/worlds-best-employers/#729784511e0c
Retention package enough?
What is enough to stay? Some sites are doing retention pay for the critical few. (Didn’t get a package?.. now you know where you stand). Not all of the sites are participating which is a good indicator for future footprint actions. Who has seen... — read more
Save E-band Pay!
Fired low level employees in Q1, Q2 and Q3 and went above Q3 EBITDA plan because of the cost cuts. Then immediately restored E-band pay even though committed earlier this year to 15% cut till end of year. Thank you for all your sacrifices! We care... — read more
HBT Transformation
Today it was announce that HBS being absorbed into HBT and become Global Business Enterprises for all of HPT. I wonder how that is going to work with our proprietary software EBI. And what's going to happen to service technician's in HBS.
Problems you had after reapplying for your position?
"Be CAREFUL if they want you to 'reapply'. This will probably switch your pension benefits as well. Could be a huge hit." OP: @1jjh+17o9bccV This is very good and important advice that people always forget when they’re asked to reapply. Caution... — read more
Reasons for a bad reputation.
A fine example of why HON has become synonymous with poorly made c-ap. https://youtu.be/JmMo73yIv1A
MP office 50% to come in starting Oct. 26th
As Covid rates spike back up, let’s bring everyone back in. Good way to get rid of the employees at that location. Don’t have to worry about RIFs. Manager asked on call what is the thought behind bringing everyone in as numbers rise. HR couldn’t... — read more
Severance may come with strings attached
Did not take the severance package and glad I did not because the new company did not want to deal with non compete agreements. I got slightly less pay but much better benefits with a defined career path. Much happier a after leaving... — read more
Reason Behind HON WFH Policy
I have seen many posts about how HON does not trust its workers to wfh but I think people have to understand it has nothing to do with trust or backward thinking, it’s all politics. HON has a HBT business that depends on people coming to work... — read more
Does your pay get reduced when you relo
Curious to hear about experience of those that were forced out of MP and into Charlotte last year. Was your pay lowered or did HON surprisingly honor your original employment offer and retain same compensation
COVID exposure on Honeywell job site
So anyone else been exposed at a job site? I was now have to sit home without pay till I take a test then if it comes back negative I can return to work (if costumers allow me at their sites). If they don’t no pay for the 14 days!! What happened to... — read more
Questions for your next skip level?
I will start – Honeywell cannot afford raises or even normal operating expenses but was able to promise more than 80M in additional dividends to shareholders last quarter? Over the next 12 months that would be nearly $3000 per year for every... — read more
How many landed up?
How many former HW casualties landed a better gig and still get severance?
WFH
More and more big tech coming out with updated WFM policies .... turns out it works. It accommodates people and families AND big bad H gets what they so dearly covet. FREE OT. Yet, H can’t help itself and must resort to its standard draconian policy... — read more
Does everybody but me have a plan?
If you are laid off, what's your plan? I see people telling everybody to be prepared but how exactly do you prepare for losing your job in the middle of a pandemic? I mean, my resume is updated, my LinkedIn is up to date, and that's about it. What... — read more
Unemployment benefits remain unpaid
I was laid off in May at Aero Phoenix, applied for for unemployment to the Arizona DES to cover the 2 weeks of furlough in March and April and for the period after the severance payment expired. I did not receive a single penny until now! Does anyone... — read more
Honeywell PMT HQ moving from Morris Plains, NJ to Houston TX
Yesterday, the CEO of Honeywell PMT (Performance Materials & Technologies) announced that by July 31, 2020, global headquarters would be relocated from NJ to Houston. My position, as I learned through a call from the VP of Human Resources and the... — read more
Rocky Research...welcome to Honeywell and prepare to see your jobs transition to India
One more company that Honeywell can send the labor offshore. American research and sweat sent to India for the corporate profits of the uber wealthy.