I have heard rumors that there may be future layoffs in St. Louis on the defense side in the up coming years.
I recently accepted a job offer for assembly mechanic and wanted to know if it’s worth quitting my current job to pursue Boeing.
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So, unethical.
Boeing
Actually, I worked at Boeing for 17 years. Most Boeing employees ARE like that. After about 5 years, I could not take it, but, Boeing pays well and had good benefits compared to other places. I dreamt of leaving, but it took another 12 years to find something that paid better and had almost as good of benefits.
I am glad I am out. Boeing has a major culture problem, but don't bother bringing it up, it will put a target on you.
The two biggest offenders were management and union. Yes, there were some non union bad apples, but not nearly as many as in the management and union ranks.
Fishmonger would be a step up for most. At least the people are better to work with.
Whomever wrote “Fishy” and 1. , 2. Etc and told the guy to get a Tarot card reading. Or get a job as a fish monger. You’re a a–hole. That guy probably read that and now thinks all the employees act like you. Shame shame. So, unethical.
Fishy
My question was valid and necessary. I understand Boeing is currently going through layoffs but from what I read mostly white collar jobs. My focus is only in St. Louis towards assembly mechanics on the defense side. The commercial side of Boeing is being hit hard and St. Louis isn’t experiencing any layoffs. I just wanted to know if accepting this offer and leaving my current job during these times was a smart decision. I was seeking advice or thoughts from Boeing employees who are located in St. Louis.
Fishy:
(1) “I have heard rumors that there may be future layoffs in St. Louis”
A Rumor is based on a statement whose veracity is not quickly if ever confirmed.
(1a) Facts are not rumors / rumors are not facts. Try a Tarot card reading
https://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/boeing-announces-77-layoffs-st-louis
(2) “I recently accepted a job offer for assembly mechanic”
You acquired gainful employment in the middle of one of the greatest economic
downturns since 1937 and are now posing a question on (The Layoff .com) forum
Asking “is it worth quitting my current job to pursue Boeing”
{One might as well use a Tarot card reading}
(2a) Boeing is suffering the greatest economic downturn since the 70’s, along
With global news of global layoffs at Boeing / Not Rumors
And are now contemplating relinquishing gainful employment to pursue a career
At Boeing, OK.
Here are some alternative career options:
Pursue a career in Law Enforcement:
Pursue a career in Politics:
Pursue a career in Fish Mongering:
Agree that layoffs are not as likely on the defense side, but there’s something else you may want to think about. At least in the St Louis buildings I see, covid safeguards are not taken seriously. There’s lots of talk about safety, but it’s just talk. No enforcement. Social distancing is blatantly ignored. Lots of people wear their “required” masks so they don’t cover nose and mouth. Or don’t wear a mask at all. Managers pretend they don’t see. So worker safety is obviously not a real priority. And infections are spiking locally. I personally wouldn’t take a factory floor position because of this.
If it’s a better job than what you have take it. I don’t remember that sector laying off for ever. I met a guy that accepted a job there 12 years ago he never missed a beat. Good luck
Delayed or canceled jet orders loom:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/12/business/boeing-737-max-coronavirus/index.html
In June, of 2019 Boeing forecasted sales of 44,000 commercial jets,
valued at $6.8 trillion that would be purchased over the next two decades.
About 40% of those purchases were for aircraft to replace older,
less fuel efficient models.
Boeing had firm orders for about 5,600 commercial jets on its books waiting to
be built and delivered.
Now that expected demand for new aircraft is in grave doubt,
at least for the near term. And the plunge in oil and jet fuel prices has greatly
reduced the financial incentive to get the more fuel efficient jets into service.
At the very least airlines are likely to defer deliveries of aircraft,
if not cancel them altogether.
The problem is not unique to Boeing. European aircraft maker Airbus also faces
the same issues.
But because of the one-year delay in deliveries of Boeing's best-selling jet,
the 737 MaxDeathTrap, the airline customers can now cancel or delay those
purchases without having to worry about penalties normally in effect in
those sales contracts.
Sales Contracts, which by the way Boeing has ignored when in breach of.
Driving law suits, from Boeing customers to recover their cash deposits, that
were made in good faith for what turned out to be a hoax a sham a fraud
and a Death Trap for the flying public and their crews
@OP+12lmFi8K
Boeing Investor Propaganda (reference)
https://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/commercial-market-outlook/