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I just got word from my former Ford colleagues that it looks like for many this weekend will be their last weekend as a Ford employee.

I got let go on August 22. I've got to tell you, I knew it was coming and I was so at peace that weekend. A lot of the reason I expected it was because of this site. I saw the signs. Private meetings on LL5+ calendars, weird behavior with my laptop, the LL4+ team treating me like an outcast.

So that Monday, I was prepared. That day started with an early email from Bill and Jim saying separations were happening that week. When many of my coworkers started reaching out (agency and contract employees got word before we did), and then a meeting popped up for a half hour from then for 10 minutes with my boss's boss (my boss was also let go).

Because I was prepared due to this site, the transition was much easier. The rest of the day was spent reading the separation package that they sent to me. Updating my resume (I had it up to date, but wanted to make sure it was good to go), posting to LinkedIn, and then reaching out to affected coworkers and comforting them. Many of them were completely blindsided by the layoff. I felt so bad for them.

I landed a job within weeks with a great company doing work I really enjoy. I'm hoping for the same for all those affected by the upcoming layoffs. You'll be fine, don't panic.

I didn't realize how toxic Ford had become until I was no longer there. And starting with a new company further proved out how toxic Ford had become. If you get laid off, see it as a blessing! There are bigger and better things awaiting you out there.

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I was also fired on August 22. My notice was a lot shorter than OP's, but did have some advanced notice. Thanks to this site, I was prepared. I was glad because I was going to leave anyway due to the interest rates of the lump sum pension and got a generous severance. Better than being eliminated in 2023 and losing over 20% of my pension.

I did realize how toxic Ford was while I was there. Fortunately, there were enough good people to make it worth sticking it out.

@OP. While I appreciate what you are trying to do, and I am sure some people needed to hear your story, the main issue is that the job market now is very different from last year. I am fully funded, and while I am not that stressed out with the layoffs, my only concern is not finding the next job soon, because the economy doesn't look good neither.

No despido for some.

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Are the layoffs only affecting salaried workers or contractors too?

This “ I didn't realize how toxic Ford had become until I was no longer there. And starting with a new company further proved out how toxic Ford had become. If you get laid off, see it as a blessing! There are bigger and better things awaiting you out there.”

Worked at the Big 3 in various capacities over the decades, and I've come to one conclusion. They aren't the places you want to make a career, or retire with. If you treat it as a job, a starting place to place on your resume, then you will be fine.

The moment you start at any of the Big 3, you have a shelf life. An expiration date. Once the people figure this out, you can plan your career accordingly. I've said in the past, have that rainy day fund, funded. Why? Because these huge OEMs suck up all the talent they can every few years, and then sp-t out the people that don't fit certain criteria, stereotypes, and statistics. It's simply an employee recycling program at it's core.

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