I only work 10 hours a week and can get through my full time job here so I am trying to become overemployed and earn more.
Fusion tire lug nuts question
Took my 2015 Fusion in to be winterized at a locally owned shop that I've gone to for years. Found out the owner was retiring and sold the business to Tuffy. While the new Tuffy mechanic was tightening my tires lug nuts after rotating same, he... — read more
Been here for 2 years, unsure if I should stay
I’ve been here for two years and am under 40; I want to earn and learn and grow my career as much as possible. On the one hand, I have a hefty retirement plan that will vest soon enough and I could take that and run On the other hand, I’m not sure... — read more
Slowly realizing how hard I will have to lie / exaggerate my resume after working at Ford
This company is full of grifters and people pretending to do work. Friend told me recently his co worker has a full time job at Ford and also is doing multiple other part time jobs; clearly he is barely doing anything at Ford and just clicking... — read more
Do all Ford employees inflate their resume this much?
“ Visionary Leader in Business Incubation, Product Development, and Operations” Blatant misrepresentation by a Ford employee who has never worked anywhere but Ford, as has never incubated any successful business nor developed a successful... — read more
LL6 accountability - Core Groups vs Program Teams
Continuing the discussion in prior posts related to RTO and LL6 Behaviors: Yes, LL6s in core groups have less accountability than LL6s assigned on Programs. LL6 assigned to a program, ends up co-locating in physical program team room space... — read more
So which of you get to drive to downtown Detroit?
🤣 https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2024/10/08/michigan-central-station-ford-moves-model-e-software-teams/75481779007/ Ford moves Model e, software teams into Michigan Central Station Su-kers. Enjoy your commute, the crime, and... — read more
I have gotten d-mber and more incompetent since I started working here
Been working in the workforce for 5+ years now and hands down working at Ford has been the biggest regret of my life ( a mistake I hope to come over with a better opportunity elsewhere some day soon) Everyone is completely checked out. Meetings... — read more
Why get emotionally attached to a company like Ford?
I’ve noticed so many people getting way too emotionally wrapped up in Ford and everything happening around it. I have to ask, why? Why would you get so invested in a company you just work for? You didn't start it. You don't run it. What’s there to... — read more
2025 Ford Expedition
Why is Ford still behind our competitors with Hybrid models. The 2025 Expedition is redesigned with has some improvements. It's better than the previous outgoing 2024 model. Fuel economy is still no good. Front and rear lights have changed. Rear... — read more
How does the 401k vesting work?
I am at 2 years and am wondering if I need to su-k it up for how much longer to be able to get it and leave
I will volunteer to be laid off if Ford is okay giving me my 401k vest
This company has no long term future; this is the titanic slowly sinking. I wouldn't be surprised if Ford is bankrupt within 3 years or bought up by another company and all of us are laid off
Anyone hearing any rumors about this week?
There have been some rumblings that this could be the week.
RTO and Core LL6
Employees working on programs usually sit in collocated Team Rooms and do come to office 3 days/ week. They are in constant line of fire and hence add value. However, so called "Core" groups do not have dedicated work zone and they do not come to... — read more
Where did it go?
Any rumors on the U759 program?
Im afraid every week working here that I will lose my job this week or next etc
The company is collapsing internally; everything is moving to India where the quality tbh is much lower than already the low barrier to entry they have in Michigan. Projects take months to work on, meetings are at a snail's pace. Not sure who is... — read more
Ford has a bigger salaried union than you think.
Ford is protecting all the WFH salaried people scamming the company just like the UAW does for "many" of their pathetic members. The final result will be the end of FOMOCO.
What happened to all you Ford Labs kids?
I thought you were indespensible to the company and the future of how we are going to have to build stuff. Guess not, since you're gone...
So what happens when you are shown the exit door?
I am passionate about my work, I like to take pride in it. My performance, reputation and history has been great. But I believe things can happen to anybody any time without any sensible reason, at least the way things are looking these days. This is... — read more
UAW walk out at Stellantis Plant in Sterling Height
I drove by the plant at 15 mile and Van Dy-e and it looks like the entire workforce walked out and were marching along Van Dy-e. Anyone here that Carlos Tavares is looking to sell off Stellantis North America?
Toyota investing in flying cars, what future business is Ford investing in?
Other than the failed Canopy Security, LLC, which took 5 years and cost $billions in investment, what has our “new business incubator” done for us?
Please do not work too hard here
This company is not your family. Farley does not care about you or me or any of us. This company doesn’t have a real future Take every paycheck you can and put in the least amount of effort it takes without making anyone too upset up the... — read more
Quality
Have me moved the needle on quality?
Ford P800-- any rumor ?
It was officially delayed.. any further update ?
Q3 sales out…but only vehicles, no subscription revenue line
And they had to cut the price of Blue Cruise, can’t give it away…from the Freep (but not PWH): Ford Motor Co. has slashed the cost of its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving subscription and added a new one-time purchase option. The Dearborn... — read more
Complimentary Charger & Installation
How about that!? As if Ford isn't losing enough on EV's, now they're offering complimentary home chargers, including installation, to anyone who purchases or leases an EV before the end of the year. You just can't make this stuff up anymore.
Farley said Ford is getting out of boring car business
That means Ford is no longer building cars or trucks. What Ford currently building or selling are boring, outdated, behind in technology, poor styling, poor quality, too expensive. All of this equals to bankruptcy. Farley is right. Ford will be... — read more
50%!!!!! Really?
https://247wallst.com/investing/2024/09/30/major-us-automaker-rumored-to-be-doing-a-50-layoff/
RTO in Q4
You guys gunna make up days in the office in Q4 when practically the company shuts down end of November - December lol?
Ford is the Titanic that is slowly sinking
If you think there is a future here are this dying company, you are just joking to yourself and lying to yourself. We are way behind Tesla company is full of over seas contract workers ( rampant hiring in India, etc) Way behind... — read more
HUB bldg vs Ford Leadership
That huge ugly HUB building will be an Eye Sore of Dearborn for next 100 years. It is reflective of the leadership chaos during Hackett/ Farley times. Such a lost opportunity for over $1 Bil expenditire. Why is that bldg so close (20 feet?) to... — read more
Today is the final day of the third quarter and it ain't looking good
Sales are expected to have plummeted. Inventory is sky high. Stock already headed to sub $10, and when the quarterly sales and financials come out I'm expecting it to drop quickly towards $5/share You've been warned.
Blame the unions for layoffs
Greedy unions finally getting what they deserve. When you Jack the price up to support greedy unions to the point it can't be bought by the average american what do you think is going to happen? Who didn't see this coming? Why is this a suprise?
Working another job while WFH at Ford
Can we take another job and quietly keep cashing wfh checks from Ford? I barely work 5 hours a week and have been traveling for the past year
EV charging stations in the US
It's embarrassing to see the EV infrastructure in the US compare to China. China currently has 10.2 millions EV chargers installed. The US has 161,562 EV charger installed. This is why EV sales in the US are plummet. On top of this, half of the... — read more
Hurricane Helein is taking the insurance money away from Fords frequent recall kitty.
How will Ford replace lost car sales without the dependable vehicle recall insurance claim money? Pot of Gold is disappearing quickly to Hurricane/flood claims. A tragic storm very sorry for victims.
5 Lessons Learned On The Road In Europe ...
In this article on LinkedIn, read through the great 5 things I learned, spending thousands of dollars. I bet you, of all you inbeciles hired at Ford, no one ever knew and thought about these things. I am awesome. For me to realize these 5 things, all... — read more
LL6 supervisor just repeats what the manager says, but in a louder voice.
GSR can just report directly to the LL5 manager. LL6 can be circled back to GSR. This is done already, in a limited way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCNu4h59COM
Ford Acquires Canopy Security!
“Ford Motor Company has acquired Canopy, the trusted security solution for pickup truck beds. With Ford's commitment to advancing vehicle safety and security, they plan to leverage Canopy's resources and expertise to bolster security solutions for... — read more