A coworker who was laid off in the last round still sings the praises of Honeywell. For him, it was unfortunate that he was affected but he didn't see it as anything personal. He was satisfied with his job before that and he claims being laid off didn't change that. I wish I was like him. Even if I loved my job - which I don't - if I found myself out on my a-s after giving this place more than 15 years, I'd be pi---d. How he can't see that it is personal is beyond me. I'm happy for him, at least he's not bitter, but buddy...talk about being hoodwinked.
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He probably didn't realize or understand how hard Honeywell was screwing him the entire time. Ignorance is bliss.
Stockholm syndrome
Maybe he negotiated a decent severance package for which he had to agree to not disparage the company, it happens you know.
Pessimism causes paralysis.
Irrational optimism causes delusion.
Honeywell is full of both types as the rational optimists have worked the numbers and made the call. I'm a pessimist and frozen.
I was laid-off last July after 30 years and while I miss some of my coworkers and I actually liked about 70% of what I did it wasn't the end of the world. I'm working part time and doing things I didn't have the time or energy to do when I was working and I'm living just fine.
He probably had a better job with more pay and benefits lined up as typical with other companies in comparison, easy exit
I suspect it has a lot to do with how he perceived he was treated along the way, vs. how you feel about your experience. He might also be easy to please.
It’s all about personal accountability…. If you are unhappy, that’s on you, not your chosen situation… obviously your friend enjoyed his work, understood it’s his choice to work there, and it’s only a job, nothing more. Just as you can quit anytime you wish, any company can cut you anytime they wish (unless under contract)…. The commitment is equal on both sides….
Its called stockholm syndrome, you begin to sympathize with your abusers after a while and takes a while to wear off
Being laid off is really not personal, I was laid off last year after 13 yrs, it was a blessing because I don't miss HW Aero at all and realize how much I absolutely hated working for an organization led by a Maddog. I gave everything I had to that company and it really is their loss. The company used to be a good company, but the values have shifted signicantly in the past 5 years, no surprise that is when MM took more prominent roles and DA decided to become something that HW will never be....software industrial. The reputation on the street has never been great and continues to decline with the only people singing the praises.....the leaders that have been promoted beyond their capabilities and willing to nod yes to everything MM spews or folks that drink the future shaper cool aide in an effort to climb the slimey corp ladder. When you have a leadership group so set on themselves and filling their pockets at the expense of their employee's, it can only spell disaster and the reason why this site sets the standard for being the most active.
Everyone is different. I would disagree that he was hoodwinked. Maybe he is just "that guy". When I was at HW, I felt compelled to be ultra positive, to help people through their day sometimes with just a smile and I loved it. I didn't get laid off, I ended up quitting after 10+ years of service because of the "impossible" no win situation I was put in. (health started failing due to everyday stress and pressure) But, like your buddy, I was not and am not bitter or upset. I still have hope for the company and someday wish to return. OK HATERS, do your thing! LOL!
Your ex-coworker has something called "common sense". They will not suffer, unlike people like you, whom loathe everything around them, as well as their own miserable life.
Sounds like your ex-coworker has a rare condition-called "common sense".