Thread regarding Honeywell International Inc. layoffs

"getting toxic"? You had no idea that it has been toxic for the last 15 years?!

I stayed for 10 years. If you can try to make five years, it might look better. Otherwise, tell them the truth. You’re looking for a new job. Because you’re not getting a 40 hours week, and they ask for no work volunteer. Because they are always out of parts, or machine doesn’t work.

Here another line. I got a job at Honeywell. He said we were going to work some overtime. It ended up being mandatory every day. Now I don’t mind working some overtime. Monday through Sunday was just too much.

Your wife or husband. Works too. So somebody needs to be around for the kids, because daycare is too expensive. I like using this excuse. I have other responsibilities. Where I need to be home. Like taking care of older parents. I can’t work Monday through Sunday. There are other excuses you can use to.

If you don’t wanna hire you because you don’t wanna work Monday through Sunday. They’re not sympathetic because you’re taking care of older parents or kids. If they don’t take these excuses.

Your whole life isn’t supposed to be work. If they think so, you definitely found another Honeywell. No thank you I’m not interested in your position and leave.

I stayed at Honeywell. Work overtime and in 10 years my house was paid off. Otherwise I want to put up after toxic environment. This place is going to go down. They’re hiring unqualified people to run the plant.

Currently my plant. We can’t meet production needs. Don’t have enough staff. The parts we build. Always need to be reworked. Sometimes two or three times. They’re losing contracts. Because they hire a bunch of people who just know how to push parts, so the people who are in charge get their bonus.

They always meet their numbers. However, the people we have contracts with. They don’t get their parts on time. We always getting them some type of excuses. Why their parts are going to be late. Since we always have to rework it.

Is all the young people know how to do. Push those parts. Harass the worker. Proving I’m not lying. They always go to far in order to push parts. They always end up firing. The group leaders or supervisors we’re going to far. With their harassment, and or unethical behaviors. Which the company promotes.

Ignore all the advice on here except for "be honest. " To add to that, be brief, don't vent, and reiterate that you are performing well in your current role while demonstrating the skills that the interviewer is looking for.

"The business and work environment at Honeywell is not what I expected. There are constantly budget cuts and morale is low (or some other example). While I've enjoyed the work and have performed well, I'm looking for a company that better supports my long term career growth." (At this point, most interviewers will drop the initial question and ask you what your long term career goals are, so prepare a good answer.)

Things like better commute, job description didn't match, etc are all terrible even if they were true reasons. They'll make you sound flaky to your interviewer. What's to say you won't find an even shorter commute in 3 months time?

I had this exact same problem. I feel like most people appreciated my honesty when I explained it was a terrible place to work. Don't be nit picky but I would give them some solid examples of things that bother you about honeywell. If they get offended that these things are problems to you then keep looking.

Lots of good advice neophyte.

Let us know if it helped.

The job description and what they said during the interview didn’t match. For example: they said they have extensive research projects and you will be involved in developing new technology. What you got was a glorified role of just making sure the customer is receiving documents on time. You’re not using your degree at all and you haven’t heard of anyone working a research project. The role doesn’t match what they said.

Loyalty does not exist in corporate culture. That all went away starting in 1995 when the first outsourcing to Asian pesthole destinations began. Do not badmouth Honeywell when a potential new employer asks you why you are looking to leave. Tell them that Honeywell has decided to become a software industrial company and that is no longer in line with your career goals. Or tell them that the great resignation has made for a once in a lifetime opportunity to advance your career.

Tell them Honeywell rated 737/750 on a recent Forbes survey of "best employers", and you were looking to upgrade. Who wants to be part of a losing team.

Just share examples of how toxic the culture is in Honeywell. In combination with the lack of innovation, every future employer understands you want to leave.

Lying works well. Maybe business has dropped off at your facility, and you fear a RIF and would prefer to be proactive rather than wait for the ax to fall. (Maybe not).
Be creative. Maybe your current schedule doesn't fit with your child care requirements.
Fictitious scenarios work well. If you are relocating, maybe your significant other has been offered a job in the new area.

If I were in your shoes, I would respond with one or more true positive reasons. Maybe the commute will be shorter. Maybe the type of industry or work performed at the new company sounds more appealing. Focus on some positive reasons, even minor ones, and mention those. The interviewer will most likely not press you any further. After you start the new job you can eventually reveal other reasons to your new coworkers.

Some people do not like it when an employee talks trash about his current/previous employer(s). Just keep in mind.
It is a tough situation.
Best thing is to be honest but without being too negative. It's gonna be tough, but people understand that sometimes people leave early for obvious reasons. It happens, I hope you find a way to explain that without impacting your interview results.

Interviewer: "Why do you want to leave your job after just 8 months?"
Potential Employee: "Oh, I did not do enough research, they are horrible, and I can't wait to leave!"
Interviewer: "You'll fit right in!"

Please.... Really??

If you cannot make a truthful statement without throwing yourself under a bus, your potential new employers will not want you, trust me. You have truthful reasons that won't make you look like a sap. If an ugly person asks you what you think about them, you don't say they are ugly. You think of something positive, right? Nobody wants a negative person...

Super easy. Be honest.
Take your time and find a good fit.
If employment had anything to do with loyalty you would have a pension.
Remember you did not just get out off prison, There is no brand burned into your chest, this is not Yellowstone ranch.

Be honest, state the culture does not fit with your moral and ethical standings, recognize that honesty is always the best policy. Be firm that you wish to grow and Honeywell has not demonstrates you will grow there. Focus on. The truth.

Direct them to this site. They will understand.