Can I take a second job?

Anonymous · 2023-07-14T00:02:19Z

Yes There is no conflict of interests (working for a competitor, a supplier, or generally in the automotive field). No internal Ford information is disclosed to the "back up" company (secret, confidential or just internal communications can be used for a variety of things, like shortening the Ford stock, or acquire leverage over Ford). The working hours between the two companies SHOULD NOT coincide. Technically, this is a professional and honorable stance for the employee, since in any overlapping periods of time you'd not be giving your best effort to any of the two companies. Now, we know that some "people" at Ford have side business during office hours, and keep receiving Ford's paycheck while doing absolutely nothing. So it is up to you, and your morals, to follow this point. Just a reminder about the "wisdom" of eating from two plates at the same time: it can backfire on you, not only from Ford, but from the new company, and you'll end without anything.

Yes

There is no conflict of interests (working for a competitor, a supplier, or generally in the automotive field).
No internal Ford information is disclosed to the "back up" company (secret, confidential or just internal communications can be used for a variety of things, like shortening the Ford stock, or acquire leverage over Ford).
The working hours between the two companies SHOULD NOT coincide. Technically, this is a professional and honorable stance for the employee, since in any overlapping periods of time you'd not be giving your best effort to any of the two companies. Now, we know that some "people" at Ford have side business during office hours, and keep receiving Ford's paycheck while doing absolutely nothing. So it is up to you, and your morals, to follow this point. Just a reminder about the "wisdom" of eating from two plates at the same time: it can backfire on you, not only from Ford, but from the new company, and you'll end without anything.

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If these two C-suite guys don't have to give 100% to Ford then why should I?

Farley sits on the Harley board of directors.
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/04/11/harley-davidsons-team-leaders-include-ford-ceo-jim-farley/7175167002/

Jon Huntsman, Ford board of directors member, is out on the political circuit.
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/10/15/diplomat-jon-huntsman-jr-returns-board-directors/3662012001/
https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/meetthepressblog/joe-manchin-jon-huntsman-headline-no-labels-town-hall-rcna93860

There's no way I will file a Conflict of Interest form. This is a good way for management to tag me for the next rounds of layoffs. I have a side gig, which is not auto related, and I use my vacation and personal time, so I don't see a reason to report it.

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use the training period for a second income

Its not "can you take a second job"

Its more of "you should take a second job because you might get laid off next in september(?) "

You have to submit a conflict of interest form for approval. Once it is approved you are covered if anyone wants to cause you any problems. Without an approved form Ford can fire you and use your other job as a reason. I did one for my Airforce Reserve service and it was approved. I think you can find the location of the form in the Code of Conduct online.

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