Auto Workers of Big 3 Sound off about life within…and too many layers of management…
While nearly half (44%) of Americans disapprove of an auto industry bailout, according to a recent CBS poll , the Big 3 auto manufacturers are seemingly on their way to receiving emergency loans from the government to stay afloat based on a tentative agreement reach Tuesday between the White House and house Democrats.
While we could certainly contribute to the continuing debate over the pros and cons of government intervention, we thought it more appropriate for Glassdoor.com to take a look at what employees of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler have to say about working inside one of the most talked about – and uncertain — industries today.
When reading the hundreds of reviews employees from these Big 3 companies have contributed to Glassdoor to date (take a look at the November review of the month to start), we found a mix of sentiment: many have pride for their jobs and work but are frustrated – and even embarrassed — with the current situation, the number of management layers and poor decision-making processes. Just look at some of these excerpts from auto industry employees:
A General Motors Journeyman/Trainer tells management:
