Did anyone got an email to work from home tomorrow as I got it just now. Is this indication for layoff ?
I'm no longer scared
Losing this job doesn't scare me like it used to. The environment has gotten so bad that leaving might be a relief. The benefits are poor and the culture is toxic, so what am I really protecting?
Bankruptcy inevitable
We have had too many years to fix the company but nothing has changed only more bad decisions by management and quality/recall issues by engineers. I feel like we are going to be the next sears. I wonder which company will buy the new corporate... — read more
Today’s headline: “Auto CEO to step down”
Unfortunately, it’s Toyota, not Ford. But let us pray…
Predictions on CE1
What do people think about CE1 lately all Doug can talk about is CE1 and though we know it’s a ev small pickup they act like it’s a model T moment I don’t think that vehicle will amount to even 1% sales. But the leadership in model E act like this is... — read more
Retired
Retired recently with no Ford Pension owed to me and as I was reviewing my career resume it was revealing to note a contrast between Ford and the other OEM I worked for. Similar position, however at the other OEM it was a “3-person” job. Inefficient... — read more
Geely partnership = Ford admitting defeat
“Ford Motor Co. and China’s Geely Auto are in discussions about a potential partnership, eight people with knowledge of the ongoing talks said, as the world's carmakers look to share heavier technology and manufacturing costs.” So, the Chinese can... — read more
Assigned desks return
Is this a ploy to encourage people to quit? Where are we supposed to sit when we badge in a building but not at our center of gravity? Been a madhouse in the building I'm in since yesterday with these cube claims.
Ford is considering spinning off Transmission Divsion into a independent company, similar to the Visteon spinoff in 2000.
New company may be called TransCo.
Earnings call will be fun next week!
I can’t wait to hear Farley’s voice reading from the script. From the DN: Ford aluminum supplier not back at full output after September fire Detroit — Production of aluminum at Ford Motor Co. supplier Novelis still has not fully resumed more than... — read more
Accountability
Today's word
Ford continue hires Visas
Looks like a hiring spree with all purchase and B2B with visas. When will ford start hiring locals ? Can this ever stop? Help USA!
Did Keith Collins Lose His Lawsuit Against Ford GRP?
Whatever happened with this?
This doesn't sound good. Losses due to pensions.
https://www.gurufocus.com/news/8564834/ford-motor-company-f-reports-expected-remeasurement-losses-in-pension-and-opeb-plans
Shooting near train station
Not a safe area to be after dark, unless you are carrying: Police say a man fired shots after an altercation with a security guard outside a Corktown bar early Saturday morning. The incident happened at around 1:17 a.m. in the 2100 block of Trumbull... — read more
$19.5B EV disaster
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Stellantis orders employees to return to work 5 days a week
Stellantis orders employees to return to work 5 days a week Coming to your town next ! We hear, even those who got a waiver to work off-site are to come in or lose their jobs. The recent surge in FORD “ghost” job postings may now make more sense... — read more
GPDS is very beauracratic and not aligned with buisness
In townhalls, people keep complaining about GPDS. Leadreship talks about GPDS replacement. But GPDS keep getting fatter and keeps adding more non-value work on engineers.
Chicken gate
There is a class action lawsuit against Costco for falsely advertising their $5 rotisserie chicken is no preservatives. I want to know what's in the Ford $6 chicken. Kitchen whistle blowers speak up.
So did anyone listen to the Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday Jan, 27th?
What news did they tell?
Replace Farley with Barra to be successful
Mary is making things happen over at GM, actually announcing subscription REVENUE numbers. $2 BILLION current, $$5 BILLION future commitments. From Business Insider: Mary Barra, GM's CEO, boasted major gains in the company’s subscription... — read more
Remote Features Disabled
2024 Expedition: Did Ford make an update lately to the battery mgt system that is causing all of these alerts? "Remote Features Disabled to preserve battery" They're very annoying. Two year old battery and Ford says it is fine. Just drove 200 miles... — read more
Bonus
Predictions on bonus %
Quick Help: Left the Company in September
Hi there, I left the company in September, received my W2 today and it has grossly incorrect info. Does anyone have the contact info for payroll in order to get ahold of someone so I can get this sorted?
A slow motion decline
There was a time when people were proud to work at Ford and leadership valued the team. That sense of shared purpose has completely vanished. Good employees are exiting constantly, replaced by a culture of fear and spreadsheets. They've lost sight of... — read more
Driving into the office during snowstorms
Does anyone go to the office during snow storms (when schools are closed) with this RTO mandate or do you just WFH and take the % ding?
The reason for his departure…
…stock options are vested and under water. Expect more. “Christopher Smith, who has led Ford’s global efforts on legislation, regulation and government policies worldwide since 2022, is expected to depart the automaker, according to people familiar... — read more
This post in a thread nails it!
Nails it! "The company discriminates against older workers, outsources U.S. jobs, favors unqualified employees, and prioritizes H-1B hiring for lower-cost labor."
What’s the rationale behind the company‑wide HireVue assessment?
Apparently, guidance is coming down that we’ll be participating in a company-wide IQ-style assessment. I’ve heard it consists of puzzle-based short games designed to identify talent and is conducted via screen recording and webcam. Each organization... — read more
Can Ford IT report me for a broken laptop?
My laptop seemed to find its way behind my cars rear tire parked in my garage. So as you expect, leaving for work, I backed over the laptop with both rear and front tires. I picked up a loaner laptop from IT, telling them I got to travel soon... — read more
CvS is on Hiring surge
There is tons of hiring happening in CVS. You guessed it right, all Indians on visas!! And they’re pushing their people up the ladder too..fun, fun…
Bottom 10 be ready
Big wave coming after annual review, no matter what’s your rating or where you are
As if PDC couldn't get any worse...
Now we have LED lighting going in. It's way too bright. Bring a ball cap.
Monday Madness?
I’m seeking ways to make the evening feel like it’s dragging on endlessly.
How Toyota avoided the EV trap and won't face Ford's massive layoffs
Toyota never fully bought into the EV narrative. While they publicly supported emissions reductions, they: Maintained skepticism about pure EVs: They kept investing in hybrids and hydrogen. Made smaller, more flexible commitments: When they revised... — read more
Fu-k It, I am Quitting This Week
Terrible work environment and have another job lined up. Can anyone offer any advice on how to handle the exit process? What do they do, what can I expect?
I been working at Ford about a year now. Can people tell me how I can apply to other internal Ford jobs?
My goal is to find another Ford job where I am not required to produce any kind of work. I just want to come into work late and leave early. During the day I want to be left alone and take hour walks around the building several times day. So, I'd... — read more
Quality Issues???
I work in Ford Credit / Lincoln Customer Service. You get a good picture of how poorly made these vehicles are listening to the customers. Vehicles sitting at dealers for months waiting on parts / engines, etc. while customer still making payments... — read more
China improved EREV from 800 mile range to over 1,000 mile range
Wow. Xpeng, Buick, BYD are releasing the latest EREV with over 1000 mile range hybrid SUV. Why can't the Big 3 produce something like this? Bring them to the US please. I will buy a few of these awesome EREV for sure.