I was in Ford and I was put on PEP. This is difficult to deal with.... At STLA, the funny thing is, a nasty boss put me on PIP, I charged him to EEOC, going to sue him under FMLA also, and I told HR officer and compliance about it. Initially he... — read more
Reputation ruined
We can only hope that the leadership is aware of how much the reputation of Ford has been damaged, especially recently, and that they will actually do something about it. When was the last time you heard something good about Ford from other people? — read more
Does Ford want the brightest ones working here or not?
My work enthusiasm is close to zero. It's time for a more active search for a new job, especially since there are rumors of new layoffs. What's strange is that the management isn't even trying to stop anyone from leaving, but at the same time they... — read more
Ford-CATL Marshall, MI battery plant
https://www.newsnationnow.com/world/china/house-committees-investigate-ford-chinese-battery-partnership/ https://waysandmeans.house.gov/smith-gallagher-demand-answers-on-fords-chinese-battery-partnership/
More management than workers
There are SO MANY managers - feels like more than there are workers. It doesn't make any sense. Not to mention the wednesday coach. It has to be nepotism? I can't make sense of it. It's impossible to get ahead when no one can agree on what they want... — read more
Toyota planning an EV - range 900 miles - 10 minute charge
So how do we compete with that? https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/toyota-planning-ev-900-mile-200000356.html
Well no sh—t!!!
https://www.autonews.com/retail/slow-selling-evs-represent-industry-struggle-ev-segment-growth Even a 5th grader could see this coming. If you didn’t then you need to work at Macdonald’s. I have been saying this for years ever since CF and... — read more
Can an LL6 Get a Forced Transfer to a New Dept.?
What if I simply say, “No” to the request? What will happen to me?
You cannot access Ford layoffs website from your Ford computer wth
What is going on. They blocked this site from your Ford computer
What are you driving?
It’d be fun to see how many are still driving Ford and how many have opted to show their dissatisfaction by getting something else.
Can ford hire on H1B after laying off H1B resources? Is this legal?
Saw some new jobs and few ford leaders are hiring. Sponsorship is available for those positions. Is this legally allowed to hire immediately on H1B after laying off many many resources on H1B. Is this not immigration policy violation?
FLV Update
Still employed by ford. FordNext still in operation. Ford's future is looking good. Real good.
Why Would an LL4 be Demoted to an LL5?
Why not just layoff the person?
Get Motivated and Fired Up - New inspirational buzz words.......
Wow, just wow.....
Battery plant workers not part of the deal?
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/21/uaw-contract-talks-ev-battery-plants-make-for-wildcard-issue.html
Colossal EV debacle
https://starkmanapproved.com/joe-bidens-colossal-electric-vehicles-debacle/
Holy S--t, this guy means business!!
https://uaw.org/uaw-president-shawn-fains-opening-remarks-ford-first-day-2023-negotiations/amp/ He blanking means business! Start saving your money because a strike is coming.
Ford Engineers Need to Form a Union
You people are being taken advantage of and are too scared to stand up for yourselves. You need to stop being a victim and for goodness sake, form a union! Call it the Autoworkers Salaried Union or Ford Salaried Union. Someone needs to step up. Come... — read more
Something strange going on at Ford
https://www.tiktok.com/@quiverquant/video/7257240158217522478 Something strange is afoot!
Another one dumps the stock
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4618192-ford-strikes-out?mailingid=32137780&messageid=2800&serial=32137780.34773&utm_campaign=rta-stock-article&utm_medium=email&utm_source=seeking_alpha&utm_term=32137780.34773
How many people are like me?
That sit in meetings and watch leadership struggle to pick the most logical path forward and then pile on a bunch of worthless studies that go nowhere only to see the program get cancelled or completely redone a year later. The logical path then has... — read more
Maybe it's now easier than ever
Ford is cutting and hiring. The culture and the atmosphere at Ford are changing. I'm just wondering if getting a job here is now easier than ever? At one time, only the best and most talented could do it.
Ford’s $9 Billion Government Loan - For Investments or Preparing for Crash
This reminds me of 2008 all over again. Ford secured loans a in 2006 before the crash of 2008. Because of this they didn’t go bankrupt like General Motors and Chrysler. Is the $9 Billion really for battery and electric vehicle investment or is... — read more
TMC is the worst IOT cloud platform
Ford invested in TMC (Transportation Mobility Cloud) back in 2017 and this year TMC is merged into Ford. In 6 Years, TMC could not perform how the Azure-based VSDN used to perform. TMC always goes down (at least once a week, as many services go... — read more
Cramer's at it again. Doesn't know how we can make it up in volume. Neither do I.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/17/jim-cramer-explains-fords-electric-vehicle-price-cuts.html
Ford Failures
Let's name them all! I'll start with The Hunger March & Ford Massacre. https://www.carthrottle.com/post/dolzbz7/ Then, let's not forget about good ol' Fordlandia... — read more
My job here would not be the same job anywhere else
This makes job searching hard, as my title and responsibilities don't exactly align with external roles. I want out of auto - how are you guys navigating this?
Layoffs are a failure of management
From a post on LinkedIn: Now I realize that the reason is because, as we are taught by Harvard Business School, layoffs are a failure of management. Ford created an entire design-thinking organization, grew it to scale rapidly, and failed to extract... — read more
Why did Ford go woke?
ICE vehicles were perfectly fine and they outright scrapped it in favor for full EV? what on earth were they thinking? EVs do not have the range Nor do we have infrastructure to support it at scale. Imagine being stuck in Traffic for an emergency... — read more
Laid off in June'23, no real interviews so far
I apply and apply, it's only the recruiters who want to talk to me. I don't have a company reach out to me yet. I am very worried.
JDP Report Card for Quality and Engineering Management
Ford Motor Co.'s brands had the largest year-over-year decline in initial quality, led by Lincoln with 208 problems per 100 vehicles, 41 more than last year. Ford had 201 problems per 100 vehicles, up 34, according to J.D. Powers. This is a direct... — read more
Truth bo--s
https://jalopnik.com/ford-tried-to-be-tesla-and-it-cost-the-company-billions-1850651340 Fire Farley!
Sept 25 4th round of mass layoffs??
I hear that we will have 4th round of layoffs around Sept 25. Is this correct? Within the portfolio, Cloud Platform (Model E), there are many services, connected products, and platforms that are getting decommissioned. LLs are collecting data on %... — read more
An inexpensive, non subscription vehicle security system (not canopy)
Since FLV is on indefinite “personal” leave, it’s a good thing college students have picked up the slack on vehicle security, inexpensive, easy to use and NO SUBSCRIPTION!!! Ford Next should just shut down and write off canopy before they waste more... — read more
Mach-E Rebates another signal the Ford EV business in real trouble
After both debuted to high demand and long wait lists, the Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford Mustang Mach-E have cooled off somewhat in recent months, a trend largely driven by rising prices and vastly improved supply buoyed by ramped up production of... — read more
Ford finally first in something!
Ford has faced its fair share of quality woes recently, which CEO Jim Farley previously said will take years to fix. Regardless, the automaker has set out to accomplish precisely that, aiming to achieve “best-in-class” quality in many of its models... — read more
Think!
The UPS Teamsters negotiations affect us all... Note: Teamsters are an UAW ally. Companies that use UPS include: Amazon Apple Walmart Best Buy Costco
Did greenfield labs (palo alto) lay peope off?
Teams are working remote at this location so we don't hear much. Everyone is kinda distant, like you can go weeks without talking to coworkers or your manager. With all the chatter on this board about layoffs, its so quiet sometimes I wonder if... — read more
Oh Oh. EV sales slows
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/ev-sales-growth-s-about-to-slow-if-building-is-getting-easier-why-is-selling-them-harder/ar-AA1dR3zs?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=d36b34d851b44c75bec36b6986b02776&ei=116