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My GM experience can best be described as "numbing"

My GM experience can best be described as "numbing". Even before the firings, I noticed how miserable most employees were and that showed in how they treated each other. I didn't expect a hug-fest environment, but also didn't expect the Hunger Games.

If you have been let go, take some time to really think about what you want to do next. Yes, if you choose to opt out of corporate America, you can expect a much lower salary. But ask yourself what is your quality of life worth? I can honestly say that my quality of life was horrible when at GM and, while I was grateful to have had a job for a number of years, there hasn't been a single day that I miss it.

This is a Repost . PostID of the OP is: @XviturT-viq .

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I have been seeing a lot more cooperation and quicker response times since the firings began.

Hate to say it, but this living hell seems to bring out the best in some people.

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I would make it much further in the organization if I didn't push too hard for everyone knew what was the right thing to do ... but rather go with the flow and "don't make waves".

Sadly, a defining characteristic, very widespread, which does lead to mediocrity. Better management is needed to fix.

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Think of it as a cross between Mad Max and the Titanic

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Post ID: @uej+XvuXVUA

I had the exact same experience. I knew when my first boss told me that I would make it much further in the organization if I didn't push too hard for everyone knew what was the right thing to do ... but rather go with the flow and "don't make waves". My post GM experience is that while I did choose to opt out of corporate America and go into business for myself , I did not settle for a lower income. I also agree with the poster that there hasn't been a single day that I miss being at GM. Hopefully this will provide some hope for those who are being treated very poorly this week.

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