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January sales release—they forgot the line for subscriptions…
The fact that F150 sales are down 11.5% YOY, more than the decrease in EV sales at 10% should concern everyone. The data and subscription sales team needs to get busy and generate a sales line item of their own, our vehicles aren’t keeping up. — read more
RTO for real this week = Successful
Collaboration centers were near as busy as 2019. Parking lots fullest in years. Smiles, ideas, and productivity was all I seen this week. I was more productive and if you were not, you are not being truthful. I bet the RTO analytics (badge... — read more
Should I apply to internal posting before my PR?
Basically long story short, I’m not sure if my current manager is going to throw me under the bus and give me below target . I have another hiring manager who wants me to apply directly to another role and they have already taken an unofficial... — read more
2 weeks
Is it still policy you get walked out when you put in your two weeks? If I want to start a new job March 1, and I put in my two weeks February 15, will they walk me out that day and pay me two weeks to not work?
Racing. House on fire, $$ allocated Racing?
Why? Does Racing drive F150 sales. No longer a car company... Why racing cars.
Ford offered $50k buyout to UAW members.
Who in he-l is going to take the offer? I rather just showed up in the plant each day and get $150k per year for doing nothing.
Humbling moments?
Recently we had a meeting where our LLx talked about their "humbling moments", A.K.A, some of their sc--w ups last year. Which I found really weird, since our "leadership" is "infalible", not needing any SME to solve any technical problem. (IDK about... — read more
RTO for Kumar's Organization
Our LL6 just informed our team that everyone under Kumar is being mandated to return to office 3 days a week, with a soft roll out starting next week, and full implementation by March 1st.
Ford EV Inventory is the Highest (Scotty Says)
Consequence to Fords "Build them and they will come" approach. Ford inventories are 40% higher than any competitor. Sounds like "count the revenue when its made, not sold" to bolster sales numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y445BMN-nm8 — read more
Bonus
Had my check in conversation with my LL today. They informed me that my rating was on target. It was then shared that being on target only translates to 90% of bonus target (assuming we get one and it’s 100%). Is this still true? Seems wild that we... — read more
Train Station is RenCen v 2.0
Another hotel in Fords future. Who would stay here if they know the neighborhood. Call it “Ford Flop House” Work at Michigan Central Station continues as Ford aims to use the historic site as a future mobility hub, but this is far more than just... — read more
Chicago
Do you think the chicago sho center will reopen, or do you think CAP will be shut down?
With Ford losing $30K plus on every EV F-150 they sell it's time to throw in the towel and get back to designing and building Muscle Cars.
That's what most Americans want. Muscle cars or ICE or Diesel driven Trucks. With all the money Ford is losing producing all the EV's they could have better used the money to refresh a lot of existing car designs. Leave the EV market to Tesla... — read more
AICP , GM bonus 130%
Any guesses what AICP will be this year? According to Reddit sounds like GM got 130%.
ATTN: Ford Retirees receiving Pensions - State Street's Feb 2024 Statement is WRONG.
State Street's Feb 2024 Pension Statements (they send by mail for random months) have the wrong 'Current' month amount for the Federal Tax Deduction , (compared to actual Pension info on MyFordBenefits - Pension). More importantly, the... — read more
Different manager asking me to formally apply
Did an unofficial interview with another team and now they are asking me to officially apply. Will I get retaliated against from my current manager?
Ford wants dealers to rent out Mustang Mach-Es
https://www.autoblog.com/2024/01/29/ford-wants-dealers-to-rent-out-mustang-mach-es/ Let’s pretend to be an executive and put a positive spin on this:Potential customers will now get to experience the greatness that is the MachE, our sales will ramp... — read more
How do I get W2 after layoff
I was laid off last June. I have not received my W2 in the mail yet. Is there some other way I can get this information. Thanks!
How’s that Marshall battery plant going
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The chairs of two U.S. House committees asked the Biden administration to investigate four Chinese companies they say are involved in Ford Motor's planned Michigan battery plant, according to a letter seen Monday by... — read more
Ford undoing stupid decision
Ford is finally undoing their stupid decision to remove AM radio functionality from their EVs. It took the threat of government legislation to force Farley to undo another boneheaded move of his clueless model e... — read more
One good thing about RTO
I now get to take company m-plate test cars home everyday again. Free gas and no wear and tear on my vehicle, what's not to like! And I can leave office early with company car for "company business"....oops I mean to run my side hustle. Don't... — read more
Chinese EVs are coming in 2026
Brace yourself. Chinese EVs are coming to the US in 2026. This is why Tesla is building the new $25K EV in 2025. Elon Musk said Chinese automakers will have significant success outside of China. "If there are not trade barriers established, they... — read more
Why is Ford spending so much money on auto racing?
I just finished watching the 24 hours of Daytona. With all of the bad news coming out of Ford with layoffs, huge warranty costs, EVs that no one wants to buy and a failing ADAS unit, why on Earth are they spending money on sports car racing?! Seems... — read more
You guys moved to Michigan for this company?
lol what a joke. You uprooted your life for this employer who doesn’t care about you? And lied about RTO? Why would you so much go join a sinking ship? Jokes on you
Seriously, Is there ever going to be RTO?
People here have talked about it like it is imminent for the last 2 years. Was recommended I relocate to SE Michigan when people started coming back into the office, just to meet once a week. But having recently moved to a new team, I don't even... — read more
Treatment needs to improve
My new boss has no clue promoted to her maximum potential of incompetence. Layoffs once or twice a year. Told 30-40 % below target. Treated like sh-t. Getting old very quickly. People leave our group all the time.
Lincoln EV program DOA
The beginning of the end for Ford’s failed EV program. Just wait until year end financials are reported. Ford will need “Biden bucks” to survive. t wasn’t too terribly long ago – 2022, in fact – that Lincoln was slated to gain four new... — read more
I’ll volunteer to get laid off
If I was guaranteed a 4 month severance. This place is where careers go to die. Place full of mediocre folks
Timely advice: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/11/what-to-do-after-unexpected-layoff.html
Excellent advice on how to cope with upcoming layoffs: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/11/what-to-do-after-unexpected-layoff.html
Mike Amend
Do we think his contract is getting renewed?
Is there a cut coming soon?
Not sure how everyone is so chill and non chalant about it here
Im in ADAS; is that also getting 30% to 50% of target?
Just wondering what to expect
What will Farley PR look like?
200% Bonus?
Retirees HRA Fund available in ViaBenefits
To those retirees out there, do you know how or when Ford will transfer the HRA funds to ViaBenefits so that we can use it to pay for our monthly healthcare premium? I have asked NESC many time and no one can answer this question. Please let me... — read more
Will I get blocked if I try to move teams?
Might get “below target” for year end. Don’t trust my manager , they have never been supportive or honest with me
How low will the AICP target be?
How low will the AICP target be? I'll start the bidding at 48%.
Should we expect to get ratings in next 1 on 1s?
Not sure why they are waiting to tell us our fate instead of just releasing it via email
RTO
https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/are-rto-mandates-struggling-6571002/
I’ve honestly never worked at a place this toxic
Been here for 2 years and I constantly just see everyone fearing for their jobs here. What a horrible mental state of mind to be in tbh. Think there has been at least 2 if not 3 layoffs since I’ve joined here. My mental health is in the toilet and... — read more