L3 continues spiraling downward as history continues to recapitulate itself even though another milestone was reached; another achievement attained; and another ‘Last Supper’ given, only to reach the antithesis of yet another layoff in the manufacturing sector. When will it end? Shall additional layoffs recur in the 3rd quarter while the Arts and voila it was bought hook, line, and sinker. Wasn’t this the same fellow that sold igloos to Eskimos? A Harvard man would have asked Mr. Focus Seller to put your money where your mouth is, by example, and then you’ll get paid. He must’ve been a real car salesman to out maneuver ‘The Car Salesman.’
What a contrast of two mutually exclusive, opposed; contradictory groups between the greatest pioneer in American electronics founded in 1919; and the current crumbling empire that must be causing both Sarnoff and Lanza to roll over in their graves.
Our leadership has no compunction regarding the backbone of manufacturing that has fortified one of the greatest pioneers in American electronics. We understand the playing field has changed. However, what have we done to stay competitive? Many high volume products have died on the vine because the grand pooh-bah doesn’t have a vision for the future, except for Depot. Not so with our competitors.
We seem to focus more on ethics in the workplace, while everyone plainly sees the unethical maneuvering that continues throughout the company. L-3 hires, promotes, and keeps many unqualified pets in leadership positions. Is it any wonder why our company is failing?
Duplicity in creating positions in order to keep non-represented individuals from being laid-off. Work is fading, but we create positions like Bean-counters, Export-professionals, multiple positions of material control even though we have very little incoming product; ESD experts (We have an ESD certified trainer, AND an ESD expert making $100K+ per year). Now this is real duplication.
Programs are coming to an end and the future we read is, ‘Nothing new to report,’ and a leader who is suspicious of losing another program. Since when does the president of a company approve suspicions and possibilities for publication? Haven’t you learned to never put your personal suspicions into print, unless you plan to apply at a ‘rag’ magazine! If we’ve lost that future program, just say so. If it takes $2.5M to secure a future with the potential of 10-15 years of business, then ‘just do it,’ what are you waiting for? You have no problem handing over a million plus dollars for FOCUS (Flake off Cuz U’z Stupid), but you balk on 10-15 years of work which will adversely affect our base. You really need to take ‘Focus Selling 101’ over again coupled with ‘Common Sense 101’).
Take a look at what almost 100 years has brought us: A car salesman, HR’s 3 Stooges, Clairvoyant Alice in Wonderland, the Tin-man, Touchy Feely, and an Extra Heavy Stomach Windbag.
‘Lots of people want to ride in the limo, but what you need is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.’
All you zombies hide your faces
All you people in the street
All you sittin' in high places
The pieces gonna fall on you
Where have all your children gone
Sitting in the dark, living all by them-selves
You don't have to hide anymore
All you zombies show your faces...we know who you are.
A word to the wise Ain’t necessary. It’s the stupid ones that need advice.