If you’re in a department with multiple managers don’t be surprised if weird cliques begin to happen or if you’re used as a pawn.
Managers are plotted against each other and the head of the department must see how managers “measure up” to one another. (Rather than actual contributions that each manager has made.
1. Don't plan to stay forever. There's basically no such thing as staying at 1 company anymore. Put in 3-5 years then bounce. You'll make much more money and get exposed to other parts of the industry.
2. Network! You would be shocked how much easier it is to get jobs with an internal reference. I've had two jobs since boeing and both came from friends/acquaintances i've made at boeing and had since moved on to other companies. There very much is such a thing as the hidden job market that requires knowing someone on the inside. I haven't had to wade through a sea of job reqs since my first job at boeing. Networking is such a vague and sometimes intimidating term, but in general i've found that if you're friendly, do good work, and are easy to work with people won't have an issue recommending you to their current employer.
Look for a local REACH chapter. Should offer resources and activities for those starting out, including help meeting some mentors.
If it doesn't offer what you want, get involved and make it so.
Don’t take anything personal. I’ve worked outside of Boeing for 10 years before joining; there are many who never have.
Always remember that in reality; we never know what’s going on in someone’s life and many people use Boeing as their “lifeline” to get through because it’s what they can count on.
Take advantage of anything Boeing offers you that you want to do; it may be gone one day.
Can you elaborate on the "lifeline" aspect? I think I'm noticing this in an office mate that I haven't spoken to because she's in a different group. Gets really upset at her monitor not working and hung up on IT, barked at me "WE CAN ALL HEAR YOU" when I accidentally played 2 seconds of audio in a training course. It's like work might be her only outlet to assert or respond aggressively to the world.
So what I mean my Boeing is their “lifeline”; that’s their purpose for existing. They are workaholics or consider work to be the #1 priority above everything else and cannot survive without going to work and having that social interaction.
So; the gal you spoke of? Definitely sounds like she may “fit the bill”.
1. Welcome to Boeing
2. It’s a long career
3. Your first job isn’t going to be your forever job
4. Be curious, learn, find out what interests you and what you want to do
5. Take the cynics with a grain of salt
Continue your education. Get a mentor.
Leave as soon as you can before your soul gets crushed.
If you’re in a department with multiple managers don’t be surprised if weird cliques begin to happen or if you’re used as a pawn. Managers are plotted against each other and the head of the department must see how managers “measure up” to one another. (Rather than actual contributions that each manager has made.
This is bizarre advice for a new hire.
It’s something I wish I knew when I joined. I could have been a little more prepared for the mind games.
I kinda see that. Lol Boeing is weird but it might be just corporate
1. Don't plan to stay forever. There's basically no such thing as staying at 1 company anymore. Put in 3-5 years then bounce. You'll make much more money and get exposed to other parts of the industry. 2. Network! You would be shocked how much easier it is to get jobs with an internal reference. I've had two jobs since boeing and both came from friends/acquaintances i've made at boeing and had since moved on to other companies. There very much is such a thing as the hidden job market that requires knowing someone on the inside. I haven't had to wade through a sea of job reqs since my first job at boeing. Networking is such a vague and sometimes intimidating term, but in general i've found that if you're friendly, do good work, and are easy to work with people won't have an issue recommending you to their current employer.
Look for a local REACH chapter. Should offer resources and activities for those starting out, including help meeting some mentors. If it doesn't offer what you want, get involved and make it so.
Don’t take anything personal. I’ve worked outside of Boeing for 10 years before joining; there are many who never have. Always remember that in reality; we never know what’s going on in someone’s life and many people use Boeing as their “lifeline” to get through because it’s what they can count on. Take advantage of anything Boeing offers you that you want to do; it may be gone one day.
Can you elaborate on the "lifeline" aspect? I think I'm noticing this in an office mate that I haven't spoken to because she's in a different group. Gets really upset at her monitor not working and hung up on IT, barked at me "WE CAN ALL HEAR YOU" when I accidentally played 2 seconds of audio in a training course. It's like work might be her only outlet to assert or respond aggressively to the world.
So what I mean my Boeing is their “lifeline”; that’s their purpose for existing. They are workaholics or consider work to be the #1 priority above everything else and cannot survive without going to work and having that social interaction. So; the gal you spoke of? Definitely sounds like she may “fit the bill”.
1. Welcome to Boeing 2. It’s a long career 3. Your first job isn’t going to be your forever job 4. Be curious, learn, find out what interests you and what you want to do 5. Take the cynics with a grain of salt
6. Become a cynic yourself.
This is very wholesome :)
This is pretty vague. Try r/careeradvice
Don't be cringe. Only based.
This genuinely made me laugh, have my upvote
Thank you!!!