Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

Topics regarding layoffs at Ford

You guys moved to Michigan for this company?

lol what a joke. You uprooted your life for this employer who doesn’t care about you? And lied about RTO? Why would you so much go join a sinking ship? Jokes on you

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| 1160 views | | 5 replies (last January 30, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1qN9x6iO

Seriously, Is there ever going to be RTO?

People here have talked about it like it is imminent for the last 2 years. Was recommended I relocate to SE Michigan when people started coming back into the office, just to meet once a week. But having recently moved to a new team, I don't even... — read more 

Treatment needs to improve

My new boss has no clue promoted to her maximum potential of incompetence. Layoffs once or twice a year. Told 30-40 % below target. Treated like sh-t. Getting old very quickly. People leave our group all the time.

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| 1260 views | | 7 replies (last February 3, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1qNF5i85

Lincoln EV program DOA

The beginning of the end for Ford’s failed EV program. Just wait until year end financials are reported. Ford will need “Biden bucks” to survive. t wasn’t too terribly long ago – 2022, in fact – that Lincoln was slated to gain four new... — read more 

Mike Amend

Do we think his contract is getting renewed?

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| 1810 views | | 9 replies (last February 3, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1qLIdvPo

Retirees HRA Fund available in ViaBenefits

To those retirees out there, do you know how or when Ford will transfer the HRA funds to ViaBenefits so that we can use it to pay for our monthly healthcare premium? I have asked NESC many time and no one can answer this question. Please let me... — read more 

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| 850 views | | 3 replies (last January 28, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1qLMYdtF

RTO

https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/are-rto-mandates-struggling-6571002/

I’ve honestly never worked at a place this toxic

Been here for 2 years and I constantly just see everyone fearing for their jobs here. What a horrible mental state of mind to be in tbh. Think there has been at least 2 if not 3 layoffs since I’ve joined here. My mental health is in the toilet and... — read more 

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| 1120 views | | 7 replies (last January 26, 2024)
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Jim Hackett and Jim Harbaugh....and the Lions

I can't recall how many times captain potato chip bag mentioned how he was the savior of Michigan Football by hiring Harbaugh... Look who is jumping ship because he is afraid the NCAA. Hopefully some of Hackett's own jump ship here at... — read more 

Another $Billion Write Down

How many employees will need to be let go to cover this cost? Remeasure our leadership is the answer. Ford Motor (F.NaE) said on Wednesday it expects to record a pre-tax remeasurement loss of about $1.7 billion, related to its employees pension and... — read more 

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| 1420 views | | 9 replies (last February 16, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1qKfKRHo

Layoffs soon?

I don’t know how people have survived for 7 years

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| 1250 views | | 4 replies (last January 29, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1qKDu9u6

It’s a simple math

Between cost reduction ki-ling the quality, bloated inventory, high inflation and nobody in a spending mood, lost market share, and disoriented top mgt, it is safe to assume that 2024 will be really bad. Whatever we expect, I would think worse... — read more 

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| 854 views | | 1 reply (January 25, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1qK0UH7j

Bad News Section Meeting

Announced all of PD subject to 30% of headcount receiving not achieving ratings deserved or not. Can't wait for 1:1

Im having anxiety and trouble sleeping

Performance evaluation seems to have come out; was told I was "inconsistent" and the feedback is mixed. Does this mean im about to get fired? Should I start interviewing outside immediately? My mental health isnt great and im not sure what to... — read more 

The Ghost of Bad Quality

Another cost save that bites us in the pocketbook. Ford Motor (F.NaE) said Wednesday it was recalling 2.24 million older Explorer sport utility vehicles worldwide because trim retention clips may not be properly engaged. The recall includes 1.89... — read more 

Company Towns

I just read this article: American Companies Plan on Becoming Employees' Landlords by Building Company Towns (Source at bottom) So if they lay you off do you become homeless??? https://decodetoday.com/american-companies-building-company-towns/ — read more 

Working here is depressing

checked out colleagues people not responding to slack or WebEx no real culture no actual career growth people just warming seats and biding their time. I made a mistake joining and regret it everyday. Place is absolutely sh1t and I know... — read more 

Effective Immediately Return to Office

We just received information that effective immediately we are to return to office. This is product development/program management. Anyone get this information too?

Ford latest infotainment for 2025 models

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2024/01/22/ford-digital-infotainment-experience-panoramic-screen-gaming/72123875007/ This technology is already in other competitors vehicles since 2022. Ford is going to install them in 2025. ... — read more 

Hope he's a better driver than CEO!

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/01/18/watch-ford-ceo-jim-farley-pilot-a-2000-horsepower-supervan-on-track/72260114007/

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| 600 views | | 2 replies (last January 22, 2024)
Post ID: @OP+1qHiYBo6

CAD MANAGER PLEASE CHANGE YOUR SHIRT...YOU STINK

To the CAD manager who believes he does not smell...please change your shirt, you stink. It's bad enough we have to return to work, but we do not need to smell you every time you pass by.

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| 1140 views | | 7 replies (last January 24, 2024)
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The worst company to work for

I keep discouraging people from applying. I don't want to be responsible for them joining this mess and ruining both their career and lives.

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| 910 views | | 9 replies (last January 23, 2024)
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Layoff's Before or After Salaried Compensation Update?

During the last townhall, someone asked about the salaried compensation package and whether any changes were coming in response to the new UAW contract. What we got for an answer was lip service. That said, we were told an update would be coming in a... — read more 

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| 1730 views | | 5 replies (last January 22, 2024)
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Ford Layoffs

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/01/20/layo-j20.html Any facilities that's related to Ford EV will be cutting. Model E will be down to 1/2 by June of this year. The battery plants in KY and TN are idling. All projects are in limbo. SKI in... — read more 

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| 2080 views | | 9 replies (last January 22, 2024)
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