I understand the need to get ahead of things and try to leave before there are thousands of people out of a job looking to get hired again at the same time. I do. But by quitting now, you're depriving yourself of a well-earned severance and saving... — read more 

Pointy hair boss: “Congress subpoenaed our CEO to testify about the dangers of our products. I want you to prepare him.” Dilbert: “To get the facts right?” Pointy hair boss: “I was thinking more along the lines of fleeing Justice.” A little laughter... — read more 

Hau TT retires by October 1st. There is no replacement yet announced. Or will it be one? What do you all think the different scenarios could play out? Industrial Platform will be gone ? Organization divided up going to report directly to Ford... — read more 

Do you think you will be able to find a new job before your severance runs out? The biggest reason for the concern of many is that it will take them a very long time to find a new job, considering the overall situation on the job market.

Constantly wondering if I'll still have a job in the next months is more than stressful. It would be easier for me to bear if I immediately knew that I would be laid off.

When will Farley be held accountable? By a court of law? If Ford laid him off, we could keep $20,000,000 worth of other people, and not be any worse off.

You will be told on Aug 17th or 19th regarding your status and Aug 31 will be last day. This is confirmed.

This site it serving up nothing burgers lately. I need a juicy tidbit to keep me going ;-)

Here is my prediction... Ford will offer a voluntary effective 12/31. then the involuntary. Those who want to take advantage of the higher lump sum due to the interest rate calculation, will have to retire by 12/1 and Ford will NOT have to give... — read more 

The world has changed too much, especially the corporate world that has morphed into a distorted version of itself that doesn't give a fu-k about employees and only bows to the almighty dollar. I'm not saying profit shouldn't be the goal, but profit... — read more 

I've been reading the news and they were apparently in a nearly identical position as we are for weeks (announcement of coming major layoffs with no additional info on when or where), but now it's finally happening. I checked their board and many of... — read more 

I have no complaints. Mostly good times with coworkers building on lots of teamwork to get the job done. Some things were out of our control but that is the nature of the beast. I had several good engineer friends get promoted and do quite well... — read more 

Just remember the suppliers are hiring. Automotive can be helll... can you blame people for occasionally slacking to relive stress? Go easy on your co-workers. Resume building music. GLTA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzKUphi_Lcc Hopefully I'm... — read more 

Do you agree? Ok people who start downvoting or trashing me, FYI I left ford and working for a Tier 1 becoz I didn’t want to loose my skills while being narrowed in @ FMC’s incompetent working culture.

I'm trying in vain, because I can't concentrate on work at all while thinking about whether or not I'll be cut. Can anyone really concentrate on work now? I doubt it.

I have no other advice for everyone who is very stressed out now, except to try more than ever to look for new opportunities. I guess most people are now anxious through the roof? Unfortunately, stress and panic do not contribute to anything... — read more 

Since Rivian doesn't have their own thread I would like to know what is happening over there. Any Rivian layoffs? Rivian fired anyone? Rivian let anyone go? (using a few tags here)

Sorry, trying to give him a chance, but he comes across as very uncomfortable, and his ticks are really distracting (lip licking, other weird things he does with his lips). Any chance he could take some training on public speaking? He admitted in the... — read more 

As somebody mentioned, could it have been done to try and get people to leave on their own? I know this is probably just wishful thinking, but the more time passes, the more I keep hoping that it's going to blow over. Or at least the number will turn... — read more 

I am very worried about the cuts. I started looking for new opportunities and it is interesting to me that someone mentioned that we should perhaps avoid large corporations from now on. Has anyone gone to a much smaller company after Ford, and... — read more 

Presumably a company could circumvent the Federal Warn Act by laying off less than 500 people at a time: "The WARN Act requires employers to give employees 60-day notice when: Closing a facility will lead to loss of employment for at least 50... — read more 

Too bad our management is the opposite of good. All this secrecy is doing nothing but eroding morale and ki----g productivity. The cat is already out of the bag and they are acting like it didn't happen. That is both insulting and infuriating... — read more 

1 in 4 will be cut, is it you? Why are you working today for a management team that is untrustworthy. Remember 54% ACIP..... Take the day off, update your Resume', etc.

How much stress can we stand?

It makes me so mad that the first thing Ford leadership does after reporting much better than expected results is to raise dividends instead of using some of the profits to save some of the thousands of jobs that are slated to be cut. Once again... — read more 

How is Ford's ranking level system done? I'm a GM engineer [Level 6A] wheras my engineering manager is Level 8. Way positions are coded seem confusing.

I overheard an LL2’s barber say that there absolutely will be cuts coming.

Rivian atleast produces vehicles.

Do they reference them at all? Key words maybe? I am considering removing any references in my past work experiences with brackets.

https://daxstreet.com/web-stories/ford-sales-are-up-and-so-is-their-revenue/

Better to leave auto

And you wait until after November without taking your lumpsum requirement, you'll essentially be working for free for the next 2-4 years. Something to think about.

Will there be involuntary severance pay this time around? The involuntary separation benefits (used in April separation) which was online at lifeatford.com until last week has been deleted and cannot be found.

Nobody seems to get the mess our company is in. It is bad like doomsday. If this EV thing does not pan out Dearborn will be a ghost town.

Do LL6’s read their GSR emails or use keystroke software to be sure they are working?