I was laid off from general dynamics land systems because my evaluation was low because I was off on a sick leave with a terriblemental illness.

The healthcare plans and benefits in general seem to be on a relative decline over the past couple of years. Due to compliance issues and the fear of legal action, often standing out is difficult.

Morally, you are part of the enormous war-making machine that is the defense industry.
No real help finding other internal opportunities when projects end.

A long time employee, I have experienced a very tyrannical and cruel management style. Aso we lived under the constant threat of firings and we did indeed see many excellent employees walked out which sscared us even more as these actions seemed totally unwarranted. They also very quietly and slowly, so as to not attract attention, rid themselves of the older employees who have the larger salaries. Then they can hire newly educated younger personnel and literally get a two-for-the-price-of-an-old-one deal. They do not view their employees as anything of value. A terrible company, and I would never recommend any of my qualified relatives go to work for them. Compared to other defense contractors for whom I have worked, GD is really the bottom of the barrel.

Pay is not the greatest, especially when compared with other commercial companies, but it's reasonable. Human resource is dedicated to protecting corporate policies instead of protecting employees' jobs. Layoffs occur here on quarterly basis while no such benefits are given to them who are let go.