I have already heard this before, but now also seen it again on one of these threads that ASI will be sold to another contractor. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if that happened. It is not my intention to make a false alarm, but I wonder if you have... — read more
GA the BEST PLACE TO WORK
Work loads are non-existing. PTO is racking up! And you get to work from home but aren’t given any work to do! GA is truly the best place to work at right now! One would have to be crazy to leave a place that pays you for taking naps during work... — read more
Toxic Culture
The culture at GA has become increasingly toxic. I have seen people getting threaten to loose their job. I have witness awful behavior all the up to the director level. Thank god I don’t need this job and secured another position. I was not let... — read more
Lay-off meetings taking place
Was called into a meeting today asking if I could cut headcount further. More layoffs on the horizon along with another major reorg.
Anyone get their COBRA yet?
Haven't gotten any paperwork regarding it yet
Relief
I feel relief finally. Seeing people that 3 hour lunch breaks, fall asleep at their desk or opening play video games on their phone during the day and no one do anything about it. Being asked by HR if a colleague even showed up at work or asking if... — read more
Pay.
Has anyone that has signed their paperwork gotten their severance pay? They said mid november... I think they are just dicking everyone around.
Personal Belongings
Has anyone received their personal belongings? I have received nothing from GA
Are more layoffs coming?
Has anyone heard of more layoffs coming in January? Earlier posts have said to expect more. I have not heard anything. People are leaving this Company, they don't feel secure here anymore. I heard the financial outlook does not look good... — read more
Layoffs Employee hanging on
Ex GA employee health care taken away after catching Covid at GA... please say a prayer for him and his family
Northrop grumman jobs
Hope everyone is doing well. I recently got offered a job for northrop grumman a few weeks back. the recruiter informed me that it takes 3 months to get a start date but they could be speeding up the process for former GA employees. Then the... — read more
MQ-9 Reapers NOT CANCELLED
https://insidedefense.com/insider/general-atomics-wins-74-billion-supply-mq-9-reapers GA is calling bc days after the target layoffs - the Air force reverses course and continues to buy MQ-9s. The main reason for the layoffs was due to the lost... — read more
Severance Package
is anyone going to accept the terms and sign the severance package? I think its very odd that the company is calling people asking if they need help with the paperwork almost as if they want us to sign it.
HR Email today.
So I got an EMAIL today reminding us to sign our paperwork. Why would they put our personal email address in a group email for everyone to see. They are blasting our personal email to everyone who got laid off, then tried to pull the email back. But... — read more
Pressure to Sign
Has anyone gotten pressured to sign the separation agreement in these last few days? Is there any repercussions if we don't? Other than losing out what was provided in the agreement?
Unemployment
Has anyone tried filing a claim for unemployment? Did you encounter any problems?
Anyone with some good news?
I have been putting my resume out there like crazy since the last round of layoffs. Out of over 200 I’ve submitted, I haven’t gotten a single bite. I’ve been searching in my locality, then widened the range to outer cities/towns looking for basically... — read more
COVID-19 on checks after layoffs
Has anyone noticed there is a new entry on your check if you’ve been laid off. COVID-19 now appears on my checks after layoffs. What is that all about?
Military Layoffs
If you were a veteran and let go by GA - please write the AF of DOD and let them knownGA let you go. The military looks for employers that are military friendly and assist veterans transition to civilian life. A good friend of my was let go at GA... — read more
Years of poor management
I'm still there and I've watched for years as supervisors scramble to look good for their manager and directors. Doesn't matter how often you point out the actual problems they ignore it and continue to do the same damn things. The place ignores... — read more
Northrop Grumman is hiring!
I wish everyone the very best! I was one of the ones let go in Aug. I secured an offer from Northrop Grumman on Friday. Just to give everyone some hope NG is hiring. I am going to have to relocate to Redondo Beach but if you are willing to be... — read more
Rapid Response for Laid Off GA Employees
Hey, if you were laid off by General Atomics check this out. San Bernardino has presentations every Thursday at 2:00 PM. You can register at facebook.com/hdajc They talk about Unemployment Benefits, Job Placement, Free Vocational training and... — read more
Baby on the way
I just bought a house and have a baby in the way and now have no job. What k–ls me is my boss knew I was buying a house and had no decency to tell me I was being let go shortly. I have been dropping resumes like crazy and interviewing... but I... — read more
Tough Times. Hope everyone is doing well or at least better!
I was one of those who had been laid off back in August and it’s been really tough finding another job. Was curious to see if anyone has any luck? Has anyone taken up on using the assistance program? Any luck or any help come from it? Has... — read more
High Turnover even after layoffs
People are leaving like crazy! Turnover seems to be picking up after layoffs. Only people staying are the ones that have been here forever and can’t find another job. I actually thought GA was having another round of layoffs
Horrible way to treat employees
I understand layoffs might be a necessity right now, but there are so many better ways to do this than the way General Atomics chose. They treated loyal employees like trash, like disposable goods that were once useful but can now be discarded... — read more
Morale is awful
Morale is horrible! I feel like everyone is walking of egg shells. Management is making people feel anyone can go next and we should be thankful we weren’t let go! I will be putting in my 2 weeks notice in next week... I don’t want to work in a... — read more
Transition Support for General Atomics Employees (Los Angeles County/San Bernardino County)
LA County Rapid Response will be conducting a virtual Transition Support Session Wednesday, September 23rd at 2p for recently displaced employees of General Atomics. Local employers will aso be on hand to discuss available job opportunities in both... — read more
Can't wait to see how this affects the company's future
Laying off the hardest and most experienced employees and keeping all the brown nosers and new hires is a disaster waiting to happen. I'd really like to know who thought that would be a good long-term strategy. I'm personally looking forward to the... — read more
What is going on?
How is it even legal to lay off employees then turn around and post open positions? Why terminate in the first place? The years of experienced long time employees have far more value than any new hire. If GA thinks that new hires will give the same... — read more
Where is the job security?
I was one of those let go last week. I’m still reeling from the shock. I believed this company provided a strong sense of job security - but I was proven wrong. Pulled countless weekends to meet deadlines and for what? I feel like I was kicked to... — read more
Lawyer “severance package” review + lawsuit
Has anyone had the packaged reviewed by a lawyer and believe a possible lawsuit can be opened or already in the process??
New Positions Posted After Layoffs
Less than a week after laying off over 600 employees, with some of them from PLCS - Technical Publications, GA posted a new Technical Writer/Editor position last night for said department. I swear these people are id–ts. To me this confirms many... — read more
Horrible management, target based layoff.
In my department people who tried to better the product from excelent MEs to TOP TECHS were laid off due to retaliation from the "Manager/director" who had her foot on the throat of most employees, specially the supervisors. I know they are doing... — read more
Some great company- top rate management (Not)
It is sad. GA is not giving the Government value, to say the least. In todays news are reasons for more layoffs in GAs other division. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) returned to port Sunday after its latest at-sea testing period with mixed... — read more
Prepare for more rounds of Layoffs
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airshow-dubai-generalatomics-idUSBRE9AL0GK20131122 This is just the 1st round. People please Be prepare. GA can careless what happens to you. The numbers are bad really bad! Next years budgets will require... — read more
Media Coverage GA Layoffs
https://www.defensenews.com/2020/08/27/drone-maker-general-atomics-lays-offs-hundreds WASHINGTON ― Privately held drone maker General Atomics, of San Diego, is laying off approximately 630 of its roughly 10,000 employees. “General... — read more
Troubles ahead
General Atomics ASI is in trouble with many mismanaged project now dead in the water this company is bleeding both talent and money. As someone has said January 2021 is going to be a sad time for that company simple due to the fact that their... — read more
Arrogance!
I am a ten year employee of GA. We've had it good for a long time, which has led to a general feeling company wide that it will always be this way because we are the greatest. Arrogance at this company abounds. I have seen A lot of waste and... — read more