Pros
1. GM is buying consumer-relevant companies like Annie's to expand consumer base 2. If you work from a home-based office, you have access to HQ resources without being stuck in the awful HQ environment. You can actually feel good about the work you do AND make a difference for your customers. 3. GM is still a reputable brand name. Opens doors
Cons
1. Company officers still think people have to be based in HQ office environment to be productive. Completely missing the point that people need to be happy in their personal life and professional life to maximize contribution. Mandatory HQ experience lacks vision and limits potential of field-based leaders. So short-sighted. 2. Have old-school thinkers in Consumer Foods marketing, sales and brand leader roles. Time to change the thinking and the leaders. Their poor leadership is devaluing a company that deserves better. 3. Cutting benefits to "fund the future". Severe impact to the present employees!