So Gm has decided to lay off 500 salary workers, and offer buyouts to hourly workers. Note to GM - It starts at the top. Don’t blame the unions. Don’t blame Japan. Blame yourselves. I cringe at the fact that I bought a Japanese car, but I could not find an American car that fit my needs. Note to GM Employees - You don’t have it that bad. In fact, take the buyouts, smile, move from the rustbelt, go to school, get a new job, and buy a Prius. Just realize that we, as Americans do feel for you. But, we also have little sympathy for your situation. It is hard to feel bad for these people. While it is sad they are losing their jobs, they need to realize that they are living in a utopia that does not exist elsewhere in America. The GM Salary Worker Layoff - “Hank, we need to let you go. As part of the agreement, you will recieve one month severence pay for every year you worked, which ads up to nine months. In addition to this severnece, GM will continue to pay your health insurance premiums, and let you keep your company car. You will also be eligible for unemployment” The GM Hourly Worker - “Jim, Here is $140,000 to walk out today. We lost 10 billion dollars. Take it or leave it” The Advertising Agency Layoff - “Hey, Bob. Thanks for the five years. Business is slow. We need to lay you off. We will provide a good reference, and you can keep your laptop” This is how it goes. So GM workers - you were born into the bowtie. Your kids went to college on the bowtie. Now it is time to start over…. JK