Why does it seem to me that GF thinks that cheaper labor can fix all the problems in this company?
Completely wrong, there are so many problems that it wouldn’t even help if employees worked pro bono because there’s no vision and no real leaders here. It’s getting more miserable to work here every day. I can't wait to leave.
when management is comparing the pay scale with a fast food chain but stating GF has better benefits, there may be a payscale issue causing attrition. just maybe...
@3ygl is spot on. I have known people including myself who didn't leave for one or more reasons he mentioned in his post. I have been working at GF for a few years and I have prior industrial experience. I interviewed couple of years ago before the bug hit and received couple offers, however, those places got their issues as well. In some other places the base pay is 20% more than GF and they offer nice bonuses and RSU's, so the total pay is probably twice as much as one makes here at GF, however, they work people to death. I realized that work/life balance and lower stress level are more important than money for me at least. A quick look at other tech giants forums will show you how people are miserable at those shiny big names as well and looking to leave.
why downvote that post? it's a good question especially if you're unhappy.
here are some reasons, maybe more than one applies:
All of these are valid reasons. Don't feel ashamed or embarrassed. You can always take steps to improve and eliminate them as reasons. Unfortunately, for some of those, time is the only cure.
I've been at GF for10 years now and am currently an upper-level engineer. There are always highs and lows. Things will get better and things will get bad again. It cycles. If you really don't believe this then you should do your best to find another job.
I hit my lowest low at GF late Spring this year and spent ~15% of my time a month ago applying to and interviewing for jobs. I turned down a few offers, 2 of which were substantial increases in pay; benefits and perks were mostly the same. Not bragging, just giving some context.
The point is GF isn't that bad, and I know I can ride out this low. I had nothing to lose and had an open discussion with my manager where I told him about hitting rock bottom, and the reasons for it. He committed to helping me through it and improving conditions. And, if things really don't improve, I have confidence that I can find a job elsewhere.
Take away the sh---y decisions like rebranding, switching to Microsoft 365, shadow layoffs/outsourcing, and low raises (GF has done mid-cycle raises several times before). Think about answers to these questions: How bad is your job (what you do daily)? How bad is your manager? How bad are your benefits and perks? Will your job exist, or be based at your current site (not Bangalore), in 5 years?
And I realize GF isn't a monolith. I am guessing most posters here work at Fab8. Even then working conditions across the different modules and departments vary widely. I suggest considering what you can do to improve your current job and take steps to do it. Position yourself accordingly and see how things go.
@OP+1coj3BWp what is stopping you from leaving?
It feels like they want us to quit.