Thread regarding General Motors layoffs

My only problem is that I do not think anything I did at GM gave me experience towards a new job

The thing that bothers me is I got laid off as a NCH who was recognized at the CIO level in my first 3 months of GM, was awarded the maximum 7% raise the first two 6 month periods for my performance (on every 6 month review since my start with GM, I have received "exceeds expectations"). I did everything I could to be the best employee within the CCA operations space where I was asked to be after accepting a development role. I have always been bothered by the amount of people that get away with doing nothing and it wouldn't surprise me if they are still with GM. So with this being said, I feel like GM held me back in progressing in my career and am so happy that I got laid off so I can pursue another opportunity. My only problem is that I do not think anything I did at GM gave me experience towards a new job. Also, another problem I always had is that HR just fills positions with whoever gets hired instead of looking at their backgrounds and placing them according. So... GM, the reason IT is failing within your company is your own damn fault.

A good representation of how GM treats its top performers by @XsqmDyh-1avr .

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GM is a dumpster fire you should be glad you were laid off. Now you have an opportunity to grow in your career.

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Post ID: @7sfv+Xtyy0DT

You are better off. I too was laid off from the IT organization. I thought it was the worst run organization I have ever been a part of. Randy Mott and and his senior leaders at least in manufacturing IT don’t seem to understand the business they are trying to support. So many unnecessary processes and approvals and people scratched their heads wondering why nothing was delivered.

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Post ID: @7coo+Xtyy0DT

Have fun in your interviews trying to explain why you were laid off after such a short time. Yes, it was likely not personal, or having to do with your performance or lack there off, but the reality is they are going to wonder and you will be penalized.

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Post ID: @alv+Xtyy0DT

I feel for you, but it’s an opportunity. Leadership’s bizarre denial of modern IT practices finally drove me away last year, and I couldn’t be happier. There are much better companies that will give you useful experience out there. Sorry for the rough transition, but you’re probably better off for it.

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Post ID: @eky+Xtyy0DT

Pretty sure I know who this is - best of luck out there man, I agree that GM hasn't taught me sh--. Long term this is probably a good thing for you, go find a place where you can actually develop your skills.

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Post ID: @lac+Xtyy0DT

Excellent post. Dev managers are just happy playing games and keeping their favs happy. No objective appraisal and no training in new areas. They thrive on the talents of programmers. They gave too much power with no responsibility.

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