I feel like this always get brushed aside in conversation: what other industries exist in Metro Detroit that pay well?
I understand the dislike for RTO but it amazes me the number of people who brazenly just don't care and welcome impending layoffs.
But then again I'm young, fresh in my career, and don't have the experience, skills, or expertise to demand a WFH job in this market.
Friend moved to defence in aerospace and the billible hours play is a real b!tch. 10-12 hour days, 5-6 days a week. And don't think about working from home, he was even in the office during the entirety of covid.
It depends on what your area of expertise is. If it’s software there are options like insurance companies, health care companies, chemical companies, professional services companies, banks (Toledo), government etc.
Just use Dice / Indeed or other site to see what companies have positions in your field.
Don’t listen to these guys - the Defense Industry su-ks. It’s all about maxing billable hours.
You could become a Navy Seal if you can pass the training
Defence and Avionics , core national security ,, you will never look back.
Military positions. More Stable and Recession Proof
Lockheed Martin Fighter jets (F-35), missiles, space systems, radars
Raytheon Technologies (now RTX) Missiles (Patriot), radars, sensors, avionics
Northrop Grumman Drones (Global Hawk), B-21 bomber, space systems
General Dynamics Submarines, tanks (Abrams), IT and networks
BAE Systems Inc. (US subsidiary) Armored vehicles, naval g-ns, EW systems
Boeing Defense, Space & Security Fighters (F-15, F/A-18), satellites, logistics