I'm trying in vain, because I can't concentrate on work at all while thinking about whether or not I'll be cut. Can anyone really concentrate on work now? I doubt it.

I have no other advice for everyone who is very stressed out now, except to try more than ever to look for new opportunities. I guess most people are now anxious through the roof? Unfortunately, stress and panic do not contribute to anything... — read more 

Since Rivian doesn't have their own thread I would like to know what is happening over there. Any Rivian layoffs? Rivian fired anyone? Rivian let anyone go? (using a few tags here)

Sorry, trying to give him a chance, but he comes across as very uncomfortable, and his ticks are really distracting (lip licking, other weird things he does with his lips). Any chance he could take some training on public speaking? He admitted in the... — read more 

As somebody mentioned, could it have been done to try and get people to leave on their own? I know this is probably just wishful thinking, but the more time passes, the more I keep hoping that it's going to blow over. Or at least the number will turn... — read more 

I am very worried about the cuts. I started looking for new opportunities and it is interesting to me that someone mentioned that we should perhaps avoid large corporations from now on. Has anyone gone to a much smaller company after Ford, and... — read more 

Presumably a company could circumvent the Federal Warn Act by laying off less than 500 people at a time: "The WARN Act requires employers to give employees 60-day notice when: Closing a facility will lead to loss of employment for at least 50... — read more 

Too bad our management is the opposite of good. All this secrecy is doing nothing but eroding morale and ki----g productivity. The cat is already out of the bag and they are acting like it didn't happen. That is both insulting and infuriating... — read more 

1 in 4 will be cut, is it you? Why are you working today for a management team that is untrustworthy. Remember 54% ACIP..... Take the day off, update your Resume', etc.

How much stress can we stand?

It makes me so mad that the first thing Ford leadership does after reporting much better than expected results is to raise dividends instead of using some of the profits to save some of the thousands of jobs that are slated to be cut. Once again... — read more 

How is Ford's ranking level system done? I'm a GM engineer [Level 6A] wheras my engineering manager is Level 8. Way positions are coded seem confusing.

I overheard an LL2’s barber say that there absolutely will be cuts coming.

Rivian atleast produces vehicles.

Do they reference them at all? Key words maybe? I am considering removing any references in my past work experiences with brackets.

https://daxstreet.com/web-stories/ford-sales-are-up-and-so-is-their-revenue/

Better to leave auto

And you wait until after November without taking your lumpsum requirement, you'll essentially be working for free for the next 2-4 years. Something to think about.

Will there be involuntary severance pay this time around? The involuntary separation benefits (used in April separation) which was online at lifeatford.com until last week has been deleted and cannot be found.

Nobody seems to get the mess our company is in. It is bad like doomsday. If this EV thing does not pan out Dearborn will be a ghost town.

Do LL6’s read their GSR emails or use keystroke software to be sure they are working?

It looks like 10% will be cut, 700 people

I am afraid of the worst possible scenario, which is to be laid off and not be able to find a new opportunity for long after that. I have already started looking for other options. Some assure me that it will not be so difficult to find something... — read more 

Unless we hear something directly from J. Farley or B. Ford on a Ford network, we should assume it is B.S. I heard up to 8000, then around 4000, then and around 2300 since about 1700 have been cut already. All we have is Farley stating we have "too... — read more 

The company obviously does not intend to improve quality, considering they decided to cut so many salaried employees. Or am I wrong?

Happy weekend guys!!

Checked on life@ford to confirm the severance details for involuntary separations. Today there's no sign of the policy. You know, SIRP - the one that says 9 months severance pay for 20+ years of service. Curious if anyone else is able to find it.

Enjoy the weekend... May your tank be full and your EV fully charged. Jim will not disappoint... One thing about the rumor mill at Ford... it is usually true..

Young attacking the old for not retiring, old attacking the young for being entitled, those who want to leave attacking the rest for not looking for a way out and saying it's their own fault if they're laid off... Every single one of us is in this... — read more 

Otherwise, people are going to stay a few more years.

Neither you upskill nor contribute to the bottom line.

From https://www.motor1.com/news/146352/reasons-mark-fields-left-ford/ "You won't hear us talking, at least a lot, about emerging vs. core," Bill Ford said. "This is one Ford Motor Co. We don't want one group to feel like they're the cool group and... — read more 

Hunger games or Quarter games?

"Farley has said he intends to fund that EV expansion by transforming Ford Blue into “the profit and cash engine for the entire enterprise.”" “We absolutely have too many people in some places, no doubt about it,” Farley said in response to a... — read more 

https://www.thestreet.com/markets/ford-stock-surges-on-crushing-q2-profit-forecast-lifting-dividend