I can't recall how many times captain potato chip bag mentioned how he was the savior of Michigan Football by hiring Harbaugh... Look who is jumping ship because he is afraid the NCAA. Hopefully some of Hackett's own jump ship here at... — read more
Another $Billion Write Down
How many employees will need to be let go to cover this cost? Remeasure our leadership is the answer. Ford Motor (F.NaE) said on Wednesday it expects to record a pre-tax remeasurement loss of about $1.7 billion, related to its employees pension and... — read more
Layoffs soon?
I don’t know how people have survived for 7 years
It’s a simple math
Between cost reduction ki-ling the quality, bloated inventory, high inflation and nobody in a spending mood, lost market share, and disoriented top mgt, it is safe to assume that 2024 will be really bad. Whatever we expect, I would think worse... — read more
Bad News Section Meeting
Announced all of PD subject to 30% of headcount receiving not achieving ratings deserved or not. Can't wait for 1:1
If I quit before March 15th, will I still get an AICP bonus for 2023 CY?
Long story short, I'm actively applying to new jobs and on my way out the door. Does anyone have experience with this if you voluntarily quit? Assuming we get something this year, should I wait until the deposit hits my bank account before... — read more
Im having anxiety and trouble sleeping
Performance evaluation seems to have come out; was told I was "inconsistent" and the feedback is mixed. Does this mean im about to get fired? Should I start interviewing outside immediately? My mental health isnt great and im not sure what to... — read more
The Ghost of Bad Quality
Another cost save that bites us in the pocketbook. Ford Motor (F.NaE) said Wednesday it was recalling 2.24 million older Explorer sport utility vehicles worldwide because trim retention clips may not be properly engaged. The recall includes 1.89... — read more
Nobody is buying, inventory way above average?
https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/new-ford-inventory-at-higher-than-average-levels/amp/ Trouble..... It be abrewin'!!
Company Towns
I just read this article: American Companies Plan on Becoming Employees' Landlords by Building Company Towns (Source at bottom) So if they lay you off do you become homeless??? https://decodetoday.com/american-companies-building-company-towns/ — read more
Year end performance coming out soon
Here is to praying and hoping to not get axed
Working here is depressing
checked out colleagues people not responding to slack or WebEx no real culture no actual career growth people just warming seats and biding their time. I made a mistake joining and regret it everyday. Place is absolutely sh1t and I know... — read more
Effective Immediately Return to Office
We just received information that effective immediately we are to return to office. This is product development/program management. Anyone get this information too?
Jim farlay’s bet on EV is imploding.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-ceo-jim-farleys-16-160219279.html?guccounter=1 Let’s see how long Jim boy can hang on.
If you get laid off, can we keep our SSIP?
If so I will volunteer for that
Ford latest infotainment for 2025 models
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2024/01/22/ford-digital-infotainment-experience-panoramic-screen-gaming/72123875007/ This technology is already in other competitors vehicles since 2022. Ford is going to install them in 2025. ... — read more
Should i even work hard? When is the next round of layoffs?
Wondering if i should go give more interviews or do my work here
Hope he's a better driver than CEO!
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/01/18/watch-ford-ceo-jim-farley-pilot-a-2000-horsepower-supervan-on-track/72260114007/
"We are a Tech company now and Model E is the foundation of that"
What a joke lmao
CAD MANAGER PLEASE CHANGE YOUR SHIRT...YOU STINK
To the CAD manager who believes he does not smell...please change your shirt, you stink. It's bad enough we have to return to work, but we do not need to smell you every time you pass by.
The worst company to work for
I keep discouraging people from applying. I don't want to be responsible for them joining this mess and ruining both their career and lives.
Layoff's Before or After Salaried Compensation Update?
During the last townhall, someone asked about the salaried compensation package and whether any changes were coming in response to the new UAW contract. What we got for an answer was lip service. That said, we were told an update would be coming in a... — read more
Ford Layoffs
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/01/20/layo-j20.html Any facilities that's related to Ford EV will be cutting. Model E will be down to 1/2 by June of this year. The battery plants in KY and TN are idling. All projects are in limbo. SKI in... — read more
I spend every weekend unsure if im going to get fired here or not
I don't think ive slept properly for months and just am trying to survive week by week. Job market is absolutely garbage and im trapped here for next 6 to 12 months probably
My manager disrespects me and thinks my work and efforts are a joke
Im tired of putting in 10+ hours a day to always be told im a POS and that they are disappointed constantly. Why don't you hire more people to do the work instead of working us to the ground, taking all the credit and bs'ing for your own career... — read more
WHY is ....................?
WHY is Jimmy and Billy still running this company? They're still moving all the jobs out of country engineering, programming, testing... Ford is not an American company Research how Henry Ford built up factories in Germany in the early 1900's and... — read more
What Departments are Getting 30% to 50% Below Target?
Come on list them.
Any intel based on this?
Just saw this news Are we going to have a layoff again? https://www.linkedin.com/feed/news/ford-cuts-ev-production--again-5893452
But hey, at least there is more good news coming from Davos
AI is likely to worsen economic inequality, according to the IMF chief. "If you're unlucky, your job is gone," Kristalina Georgieva told the World Economic Forum in Davos. Her warning comes as a survey by PwC finds CEOs are considering more... — read more
Does any ford executive OWN a ev?
Does a ford executive or his family members OWN a electric vehicle. I bet they are driving ICE because they know their quality. If a ford executive shoves the idea of ev in the media i guess its time for the public and press to ask this question
EV is a scandal.
EV is a scandal that no longer anyone buys Reality has struck and the early adopters living in their parents basements are the only fools who bought it. Cold temperatures have exposed the lies of these greedy corporates. Anyone believing in it is... — read more
Excutive Bonus
Since we are not meeting targets and the EV strategy is a dud. Will they all still get 7 figure bonuses?
30 to 50% below target?
Really? Is this actually happening? How do people know their ratings already
This company is an absolute sh-t show
I’ve been here for a relatively short period of time and I regret joining this sinking ship. There is not one person here I admire ; everyone is a lifer and incapable of finding a job outside that’s why they stick with the toxic garbage culture... — read more
EVERYBODY BELOW TARGET ALL OF A SUDDEN
This will be another fiasco. Way to drive away actual talent. Who is running this show?
Enough of Ford nonsense each month
Layoff everyone and close the doors permanently. This company doesn't deserve to stay in business.
what happens if you get below target?
im in model e
Im burnt out and under too much pressure here
this place is absolute dog sh1t Way too much work to do vs number of people they have. So many people are sitting with their hands on their a$$ and doing absolutely nothing h1b desi's warming seats is the norm here. Do the bare minimum, make... — read more
I'm seeing and hearing rumors of layoffs from next week to the first week in Feb.
I know there is a contingent on here that doesn't like "rumors". Apparently sticking your head in the sand is better for you than being prepared for anything. However, I've been hearing rumors of something big brewing based on people I trust in... — read more