I miss the continuity with the original engineering teams.

It is quite understandable why many people have lost optimism and hope. On the other hand, I can't believe that no one has any positive expectations for the future of this company anymore?

What a disappointment

Can Ford Credit employees join the UAW? If so, how?

This story shows the difference between how Farley thinks and what is actually going on: https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2023/07/10/uaw-negotiations-strike-ford-ceo-jim-farley-worker-pay/70394688007/

When we have the sword of getting chopped against our neck every week? Management just lies and even if we devoted 25 hours a day, theres no sense of any stability

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/new-twist-nimby-no-factory-my-backyard-2023-07-10/

Don't believe a word Jim Farley says. This is evidence he is gas lighting shareholders. From August, China is to restrict exports of gallium and germanium, two critical elements for making semiconductor chips. With China dominating the supply of... — read more 

They are just saying to brush off losing 25% of your co workers and "be focused"

Which is a good company to explore for that please? Thanks

If you were to be laid off next, would you be able to find a role making close to what you were making here?

Is he just BSing me? Should I seriously start applying and have an offer before what it looks like is September(?) when the next round is happening.

Afraid of a mass exodus followed by a mass retirement?

https://fordauthority.com/2023/07/another-ford-explorer-subframe-class-action-lawsuit-filed/amp/. It's just recall after recall and lawsuit after lawsuit.. Ford is literally nosediving and recovery is nowhere in sight

E taking another job just as a back up?

I was 7 months shy of 30 years of service when I lost my job a week or so ago. I am also not 55 years old. The paperwork reads like I do not get the healthcare HRA after the severance period because I was not 55 when I was let go. Is this right? I... — read more 

Does anyone know if an A Plan PIN that was generated by the employee while employed by Ford will work after the employee leaves Ford? My understanding is the PIN is good for a year but I’m not sure if they cut off PINs for former employees when they... — read more 

https://l.smartnews.com/p-iYRuf/R1hOJG

I'm really anxious after seeing what happened last week and that my time here could come to an end at any time. I don't want to be naive and assume that I am immune. 25 to 30% of my org was gone and some of the people who were chopped were tbh much... — read more 

I want to laterally move roles to something I am more passionate about but I am unsure if right now is a good idea to even bring this up. I don't want to get fired or have a target on my back because upper management gets upset I want to move to a... — read more 

I'm still going to apply to as many things as I can. If I leave, I want to leave on my own instead of being invited into a meeting and getting axed by a souless HR.

Seems like alot of people are trying to coast until September 25(?) to see if they will get laid off next.

How do we get ranked? I just keep getting told im doing okay but haven't been told im doing badly. I find it confusing to know where I stand

I was let go last Tuesday, and since my life@ford was disabled, I couldn't get my recent paystubs. I had emailed spayroll@ford.com a week back with 4 requested identifications, but I still have not received anything. When do they generally send you... — read more 

So far this year, Rivian produced over 23,000 electric vehicles and delivered more than 20,000. Ford delivered only 9,757 Lightnings in that period. Rivian is winning! Maybe because they aren’t saddled with Alexandra Ford English? BTW, where is... — read more 

Anyone else thinking of trying to get an offer from direct competitors? After many years here that would be very difficult for me, but on the other hand, I would love to try something new.

According to their post 2 hours ago, they're hiring for Global Manufacturing Engineers. How infuriating!

I signed the waiver form and sent it yesterday.

I was bright and starry eyed when I first joined but seeing how low the morale is and how everyone is mentally checked out, seems like people are just biding their time until they find another job. Im tired of pretending to my friends and family... — read more 

Everyone keeps to themselves, people don't respond on webex for hours and there is really no culture. I wouldn't be surprised if attrition skyrockets

Right after I returned from vacation, my job is gone. I will get 8 months severance, but can I file for unemployment immediately? I am in Michigan. A poster here said, I can. So, I want to know what is the right way to go about it.

https://www.thedrive.com/features/toyota-is-right-we-need-more-hybrid-cars-and-fewer-evs-heres-why A good read.

Ideally I want to do the least amount as possible and extend my paychecks before I get laid off next time

People are pretending nothing happened and are going along their merry way when in reality I am noticing people being much slower and way more disengaged. I wouldn't be surprised if half my org quit or was fired in a few months

I’ve heard that the pension is a gradual increase from 0-25 years, then increases significantly from 25-30 years, then tails off from 30-35 years? Is that generally how it works or is there a certain year of service that triggers an increase, and... — read more 

It is very likely that there aren't many more of them left here at all? Ever since my colleagues were laid off I just can't be as dedicated to work as I was before.

According to Ford policy, all company contribution to your 401k will only be vested after 3 years. I only worked for Ford barely two years. I was impacted last week. Will I get any company 401k match vested? Feel bad to lose my job. Feel worse if I... — read more 

Wondering if being associated is going to harm me as I start my job search.

"The organization predicted there will be advancements in EV battery technology but also noted a gasoline-powered F-150 can get 500 miles out of a full tank." It must be the engineers' fault. Fire the usual... — read more 

Sinking ship!