How do we get ranked? I just keep getting told im doing okay but haven't been told im doing badly. I find it confusing to know where I stand
When to expect paystubs after being let go?
I was let go last Tuesday, and since my life@ford was disabled, I couldn't get my recent paystubs. I had emailed spayroll@ford.com a week back with 4 requested identifications, but I still have not received anything. When do they generally send you... — read more
Rivian bests Ford Lightning
So far this year, Rivian produced over 23,000 electric vehicles and delivered more than 20,000. Ford delivered only 9,757 Lightnings in that period. Rivian is winning! Maybe because they aren’t saddled with Alexandra Ford English? BTW, where is... — read more
Job with competitors
Anyone else thinking of trying to get an offer from direct competitors? After many years here that would be very difficult for me, but on the other hand, I would love to try something new.
Ford's LinkedIn Post
According to their post 2 hours ago, they're hiring for Global Manufacturing Engineers. How infuriating!
When can I expect to get the lump sum benefit?
I signed the waiver form and sent it yesterday.
I've become jaded and am tired of pretending that I like being here.
I was bright and starry eyed when I first joined but seeing how low the morale is and how everyone is mentally checked out, seems like people are just biding their time until they find another job. Im tired of pretending to my friends and family... — read more
There is no collaboration
Everyone keeps to themselves, people don't respond on webex for hours and there is really no culture. I wouldn't be surprised if attrition skyrockets
I was let go on July5th and will get 8 months package, unemployment?
Right after I returned from vacation, my job is gone. I will get 8 months severance, but can I file for unemployment immediately? I am in Michigan. A poster here said, I can. So, I want to know what is the right way to go about it.
Hybrid vs EV
https://www.thedrive.com/features/toyota-is-right-we-need-more-hybrid-cars-and-fewer-evs-heres-why A good read.
Can someone explain how performance management works here?
Ideally I want to do the least amount as possible and extend my paychecks before I get laid off next time
How is morale in your org?
People are pretending nothing happened and are going along their merry way when in reality I am noticing people being much slower and way more disengaged. I wouldn't be surprised if half my org quit or was fired in a few months
How does the pension increase in the later years of service?
I’ve heard that the pension is a gradual increase from 0-25 years, then increases significantly from 25-30 years, then tails off from 30-35 years? Is that generally how it works or is there a certain year of service that triggers an increase, and... — read more
There used to be passionate individuals working here
It is very likely that there aren't many more of them left here at all? Ever since my colleagues were laid off I just can't be as dedicated to work as I was before.
Ford 401k match after layoff before 3_year service
According to Ford policy, all company contribution to your 401k will only be vested after 3 years. I only worked for Ford barely two years. I was impacted last week. Will I get any company 401k match vested? Feel bad to lose my job. Feel worse if I... — read more
Is Ford experienced respected by other employers?
Wondering if being associated is going to harm me as I start my job search.
Ford's EV Future
"The organization predicted there will be advancements in EV battery technology but also noted a gasoline-powered F-150 can get 500 miles out of a full tank." It must be the engineers' fault. Fire the usual... — read more
Our sales growth less than competitors. EVs sales down
Sinking ship!
How do I do the bare minimum to survive performance management?
I am pretty checked out and don't want to be here a year from now and want to just keep collecting paychecks . Morale is low and I don't really respect or like any of my co workers. Mediocre people in general and un inspiring.
Is getting a promotion even worth it? From GSR to LLx
Wondering if its worth putting in time and effort to possibly still be canned vs starting to look outside.
Just SOLD my last 500 share at Ford!
I believe that ford stock will go dawn eventually. I sold out and now I have nothing with the "Family"
Is september 25th the next confirmed layoff date?
Just asking to be sure so I am not caught off guard
Is the plan really to axe the entire North America engineering department at Ford?
As in, to cut everyones jobs and move it to other countries? Seems like a recipe for disaster.
How to know if you are making too much for your level?
Im asking because I want to know if I might be targeted because I am at the top of the range
It's hard to get a new job
I'm slowly getting desperate because I thought it would take me a lot less time to get a new offer, but it turned out completely different. I would not like to stay here and worry until I get laid off. On the other hand, it seems to me that... — read more
If you know anyone who was laid off, was it performance based/ were they bad?
Trying to figure out what metrics are being used to target people and if its by age/ demographic etc.
Ford rehire policy
I got laid off from Ford last week, but I see Ford hiring for positions matching my profile. I really don't want to come back to Ford, but looks like there aren't many job opportunities in the market. Does anyone know what is the rehire policy of... — read more
How does performance management work here?
I don't want to stay here for a long time but want to stretch out my time so I can keep collecting paychecks with the least amount of work until I can find another job. What should I be doing to not be targetted? Making up alot of work and... — read more
Performance+ = 3 birds with one stone
Change my mind – the new Performance+ process is an attempt by senior management to ki-l three birds with one stone: Fire expensive pension holders legally (with less lawsuits for age/race/gender) under pretense of “low performance” Insulate... — read more
Ford ADAS layoffs
How many people from ADAS department were laid off? And why? Is the strategy to outsource the ADAS projects to Latitude AI? What do you guys think?
WARN Act
It seems likely to me that there was a mass layoff (as defined by the WARN Act) at the Dearborn campus (Research & Engineering Center) with no notice and thus we would are entitled to 60 days pay and benefits. This seems better than the alternative... — read more
Working at Ford is like: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. (1969)
Working for FORD is like being in the movie "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. (1969) Every three months, Ford employees have to play the lottery. I remember seeing this story for English Lit in school... — read more
Not worth living in anxiety if I will be chopped next or not
Not only are we all underpaid ( no equity/ actual upside) but we have to deal with this constant fear of getting let go in the next 2 to 3 months. I'm done.
Increasing your marketability
As I started looking for a new job, it became clear to me that I am much less marketable than I thought. Getting a better job will be difficult unless I do something about it. How to increase your marketability in a short time? Is there a way? — read more
Should I stay longer even though I don't see a future here?
Would I be labelled as a job hopper if I left after only 1 year? I dont't want to wait until I get laid off eventually. This past week was awful for my mental health.
Anyone know of a good Wrongful Termination lawyer?
The separation compensation is so tiny I think it’s worth a gamble to get a lawyer to pursue wrongful termination. Maybe Ford made a mistake in their haste. It’s been known to happen. Like firing people with a set of skills where Ford still has... — read more
Is the best strategy to quiet quit?
Quiet quit and basically look externally for better opportunities. Most of my team and org has been really quiet and I've noticed that work has slowed down.
Will RTO be enforced soon?
Dealing with the aftermath of this past week and then dealing with this would be too much but not out of the ordinary.
It’s been a week since the latest layoffs
I look outside on this bright, sunny, warm July 4th morning and wonder, how can the world be so [copulated] up?
Are we allowed to work another job?
As in, being over employed i.e having 2 full time jobs while being at Ford. I have no faith that i wont be affected in September and don't want to be thrown out to the horrible job market