Boeing

The lure of engineering technology is strong.

Once you are hired in, you can transfer to a different program every 2-3 years to keep things fresh.

Engineering union SPEEA will keep you informed and will help you keep your compensation and benefits intact.

You will find brilliant people in your journeys. Be assured they are self-motivated, they don't care about getting paid a decent salary, and they are unsung heroes, getting work done DESPITE management.

I retired last year after over thirty years at Boeing.

Management is terrible.

Local management are nothing more than schedule monkeys. The good bosses get promoted fast, then you are left to train a new boss every 12 months.

Executive management are outsourcing and selling off core competencies of the company, such as engineering design. They worship Jack Welch & the GE "garage sale" model to show a profit. The bull flows heavily from the upper levels of management - trust your SPEEA union to tell you what is REALLY going on.

Don't work overtime and take care of yourself. Don't pour your heart & soul into any job; you will get crushed.

Listen to your talented and experienced engineers. Top-down autocracy is what ruined the 787.

Why are you outsourcing engineering?

Learn to say NO to your bosses.