Lockheed Martin – “Look forward rather than backwards”

Pros

Brand recognition for the next employer; Great benefits; Good salary; Good tools; Women and Diverse employees given equal respect, recognition, and opportunities; Safe Environment; Exciting projects

Cons

Laid me off at age 54, a few months prior to ability to retire with help towards the health insurance premiums upon retirement; largest age discrimination suit in history; very difficult to make changes..they look for the reasons NOT to rather than the reasons to make a change; follow rather than lead technology; reward following, keeping your head down, NOTsuggesting alternatives; cost driven rather than technology driven; treat the masses the same rather than truly distinguishing based upon performance; Very high turnover of new college grads, typically within 2 years of graduation when they can take their learned skills elsewhere

Advice to Senior Management

Listen better, encourage suggestions, reward entrepreneurial spirit