General Motors

I started working for GM six months ago as a Java Software Developer. I was assigned to a team responsible for moving applications from outside vendors to GM (Data Center Transformation).

It is a very challenging environment.

The team I am working on is absolutely the best. I perform various tasks such as:

• Web development
• Quality control
• Writing technical documentation
• Talking to customers to access their needs

At GM, you are expected to learn fast and remain flexible. My manager frequently checks on my progress and cares about my professional development. I feel that I am successful, as the first application I worked on was deployed, and I feel that I am making a difference. My manager is always available for assistance and encourages me every step of the way.

If you expect to be placed in a team where you will perform the same task day after day, GM may not be the best place for you.

The building is old and has some leaks from the roof when it rains.

Sometimes we are expected to work on the weekends when we deploy applications. You don't have to go to the office and can work from home.

I think the management is taking the company in the right direction.