Anyone willing to share what their current lump sum balance is? And how many years you have worked for Ford?
Law Firm Won $10M vs Ford Discrimination
The Fett law firm won $10M settlement against Ford during the Nasser "A-B-C" ranking disaster: https://www.fettlaw.com/verdicts-and-settlements/streeter-v-ford-motor-company/
How do they know how much vacation you took?
Since we don't fill out Im1ne anymore, how will HR know how much vacation you have already used?
How does HR notify Ford employees
Now that we are working remotely, how will a Ford employee get notified that they are cut? Will they be contacting by their supervisor or HR?
Deadline Detroit’s (accurate) take on Farley:
Most mega mergers fail, but I was fortunate to have once worked with a CEO who executed one of the greatest corporate combinations of all time, creating a company that still ranks in the top tier of the Fortune 500. What set him apart from executives... — read more
I've had a change of perspective
Did anybody else shift from "please don't let it be me" to "please let it be me" state of mind regarding incoming cuts since the leak?
Elon Musk is living rent free in Jim Farley's head
Seriously, Farley can't take a pi-s without mentioning Musk. The Verge: 'Take that, Elon Musk': Ford's CEO takes a swipe at EV rival while announcing solar... — read more
Cesspool charging stations
I think everyone needs to think about the potential that charging stations along the interstate will be nasty. Just like a bad restrooms at a gas station but more prolonged exposure.
Big News day, tomorrow Town Halls
Earlier there was a post about there being a big news with Ford & DTE for renewable energy at the plants. Tomorrow there are townhalls scheduled, I'm assuming for an all clear, just like they did previously. Had a big news event with UAW investment... — read more
Are you sure if MODEL E is immune?
How confident are you? Model E guys please respond.
An Open Letter to Jim, PART 4
Community edition: Leave your comments below for Jim and I'll include them in the letter.
I agree with this poster. Just getting too difficult to endure:
I survived so many of these. But this time, I do not want to survive.
Prepare for the worse but don't expect it
It's as simple as that. That's the easiest way to survive the ongoing uncertainty with your mental health intact. You do what you can to be ready for the worst-case scenario and then continue as if it's business as usual. You don't have to think... — read more
Farley admits lack’p of ex3cution
Fluff from the Free Ford Press: “Ford CEO Jim Farley opened his remarks during a call late last month with industry analysts by taking a subtle swipe at competitors in the electric vehicle high-stakes “arms race,” saying many automakers are talking... — read more
Busier than ever
With the attrition as high as it is, I've been busier than ever in the last few months. We've lost three team members and so far none of their positions have been backfilled. I'd like to think this makes me safe from coming layoffs, but this is Ford... — read more
Anyone else missing Jeff Lemmer?
Under current leadership, I know I am.
Anxious about cuts
Some of my colleagues are overly anxious while some don't care about cuts and are not worried at all. I am among those who do not worry much in advance, because whatever happens, I believe that I will manage to find something new in a relatively... — read more
If you see a reduction in your responsibilities or your supervisor is giving a later preference to you than usual. There you go.
Those are the signs of you getting tapped.Everyone feels I am not the one until they receive the “dreaded” call.
Attention Ford Employees: You are waste.
Heard this point today from a leader.
What's next for you?
Everyone is so up in arms about the waiting for layoffs. Saying it's stressful, unfair, unproductive, and insane. What are all of you going to do if you're not layed off? Do u really want to work for a company like this? This is a wake up call... — read more
An Open Later to Jim, PART 3
Ford is trying to turn you into a god with all the articles they spew out about the "good" you do. The only god I pray to is the one on Sundays (and the wife's). We see right through that propaganda, you can't fool us. Mulally did many great things... — read more
U.S. Field - MS&S - any updates?
So it looks like they are going through each LL level and slowly getting into LL6 and GSR category. Any idea if the Market Area/Region/SDR is affected? What about NAFLRO (FordPro) and Lincoln Regions within the Market Areas? Do we really need an... — read more
Great way to get 1,000 more takers on voluntary offer
Allow ford employees to get credit for years worked contract, prior to becoming direct. Minimum 1000 more takers.
Is is just me...my outlook email has been acting funky
My Outlook and computer have been acting funny.. Very few emails as if the company is on summer shutdown...
Consequences of trying to force subscriptions on vehicle buyers:
From the Detroit News, vehicle buyers do have choices other than GM and Ford. GM’s attempt to force people to pay for OnStar is backfiring: But if GM includes something as standard equipment that a buyer can't opt out of, Gordon said, then “the... — read more
I'm considering leaving for the first time
I've been here for nearly a decade. It's been a semi-decent place to work outside of layoffs. This latest stunt they're pulling has me rethinking that. I can deal with layoffs but this wait, this "will it, won't it" is too much. If they had let it go... — read more
This is a gamble atleast experience people took a chance.
I know few good people at ford who left to work for RIVIAN for a higher paycheck and a lead role. This is a risk everyone takes while working for a startup.
The RIVIAN BOARD IS LIVE . LET IT RIP
https://www.thelayoff.com/rivian
As a taxpayer, I will never buy a Ford.
I got no benefit when Ford strategically offshored chip production years ago so why do I have to fund the chip manufacturing return. Den of thieves describes Farley’s relationship with the government. Last November, Ford announced that it had... — read more
Resorting to layoffs if given even the slightest reason
This frustrates me terribly, that this has become a place where every slightest reason becomes an excuse for layoffs. Behind the smoke and mirrors is actually the greed of those at the top. Isn't it interesting that they always find reasons for... — read more
An Open Letter to Jim, PART 2
Get gone! You came from Toyota and we've all seen how Toyota vehicles run, we don't need none of that here. I haven't witnessed a single good change by you in your time here. You scared off Hua, Klevorn, and so many more. Can't you see you are the... — read more
Is this option dead in the water now?
There IS still time for a voluntary. The 2021 VSSP was offered in July 2021. The deadline to accept was September 2nd and the last day worked was October 31. If they do a voluntary in 2022: It can be offered in August, deadline to accept can be... — read more
What if: when converting those with GRP to FRP, what if they then eliminate the frp benefit, leaving.......nothing!
Leaving a 401k with no contribution?
How to improve your chance of not being laid off:
You must follow Farley on Twitter and retweet everything he posts. He is comparing his follower list to the Ford salary role. It’s our data service in action!
Survival of the fittest and luckiest
Why do you envy the slackers or hard workers or bootlickers or friends in the family plan? Who ever plays the game the best wins,right? Do you accept that?
Those who left are lucky
I ran into a guy who used to work in IT but left about six months ago. He seems like a different person. He left for a lower-paying job but he still says he would make the same move again in a heartbeat. He said he's working for a smaller company... — read more