Canadian Engineers, How many weeks/months per year of service? I wonder if it is 1 month a year or 2 weeks a year.

I can barely keep myself together; I have no idea how everyone else who is remaining is so chill and acting like nothing has happened. I haven't done any work in 7 days and have been just sending out applications for other jobs just so at least I... — read more 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2023/07/03/fords-product-guru-veteran-of-apple-riffs-on-blue-ovals-ev-future/70378760007/ Blah blah blah blah blah. This dude is a snake oil salesman.

All the time I thought that we would get back on track, but no. Is it possible that the leadership does not see the extent of the damage they are doing to the company? *Or are they perhaps still feeling confident that they are doing the right... — read more 

I want to have at least 1 to 2 other offers so Im prepared and not in the face with a surprise.

Take a look at the stock market chart, Ford has literally been range bound for multiple years and the only reason it has any value is because of the dividend. With the layoffs happening every 3 months here and the morale down the toilet, I have no... — read more 

Not going to wait until September 25th to hope and pray that I am not put on the chopping block. Seems very unhealthy and anxiety inducing to be constantly worried if I will be next. I can't gamble my financial future on this.

I won't punish employees for something Ford leadership is responsible for.

The article says the new Dearborn Campus Transformation will house 20,000. That is currently 7,000 less than what we have: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/john-gallagher/2019/09/17/ford-dearborn-campus/2341721001/

Guerrilla work warfare. If you remove people from their happy place, a place where they perform well at home, and still manage work/life balance, don't be surprised if your work results suffer. And unhappy workforce will indirectly push sub-par... — read more 

As an engineer, all I have to make a living with are ideas and knowledge. Take away my ability to use those things and I am not an engineer. Ford lays claim to all my ideas and all my knowledge such that if I try to make a living from those things... — read more 

Am I the fall guy? It just dawned on me what happened. For the past several years, my managers have refused to listen to my warnings about problems (in my area of expertise, of course). I’ve told them how to avoid the problems and how to fix them... — read more 

Debating whether it is worth it to be optimistic and see if there is opportunity for career growth here or if I should be looking for an exit / it is matter of time before it goes

I wish the job market was stronger so I could maybe get some better offers but Im at least starting now instead of waiting until September 25th to be potentially laid off

This story on F150/truck features: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/01/ford-super-duty-trucks-get-high-tech-features.html

I don’t remember clearly what they said during my 7 minute kiss-off meeting. What do remember them saying for the reason for firing you?

"Reposting articulation of things that I couldn't from this week's layoffs at Ford. It's beautiful to see people coming together to help out and do everything they can to support one another" Beautiful? Wtf? You kept your job and 75% got cut... — read more 

During Pride Month, 1 week after Juneteenth, and immediately before July 4th holiday weekend. Ford managed to blast everyone. Well done team!

Amazing how clueless JF is — he’s disparaged those that were let go and in a lost today on LinkedIn he talked about his appreciation of the Ford “family” of employees — while usually LinkedIn is a forum of suck-up responses people took shots at... — read more 

Change my mind....

Activity already a skeleton crew. Asking for a friend.

Fired in the sense its not layoff but based on performance. What is the general timeline/ steps that happen before? 6 months? 1 year? Wondering if its better to just do nothing and study for interviews while collecting paychecks.

Seems like everyone is quiet in meetings but I get the impression people are on edge about if they will be around 2 to 3 months from now

Is not knowing about the existence of this website sooner! I could have known about these damn layoffs months ago and jumped shipped while I was ahead. I was literally enjoying my job so much I couldn't see the entire building collapsing around... — read more 

I don't realistically see myself being here 2 years down the road even; even if I bust my bu-t, I could still get thrown out. The compensation here is too low anyway even if I stay. I thought it would be a good place for stability but its exactly... — read more 

Looks like Jim Cramer is keen on Ford: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/prices-ill-ford-over-tesla-180149402.html I don't know if Cramer realizes Ford's quality woes will only get worse if it continues to lay off people with the knowledge and... — read more 

Jim Farley in • 2nd CEO at Ford Motor Company 2d • G + Follow At Ford Motor Company, we believe that a strong U.S. manufacturing workforce is a key to our success as a company, and to America's economic success. While our industry is on the precipice... — read more 

Seems like we have maybe 2 to 3 months to start applying and have another offer to jump to.

speculation is that he is hoping to push even more folks out the door. Last one out of Model e please turn out the lights.

US immigration services have failed us. Shame on ICE.

Ford and GM are light years behind Tesla in electric vehicles and are trying and failing to catch up. Friend of mine worked at Ford in EV area and told me they everything the leadership team was promising to shareholders was far behind schedule from... — read more 

My personal opinion is that the strategy is completely wrong and will result in an increasing number of issues here. Also related are the constant cuts. Is there any hope that Ford can somehow get back on track?

For those who got affected by the layoff what's the timeline post which one can join Ford again full-time?

The problem is Junior and the rest of the addled Ford family with preferential voting stock that should be illegal. He was not able to run the company himself. Lucked out on Mullaly and chased him away one year early. Fields looks pretty good in... — read more 

While talking to few coworkers across Cloud Platforms Model E, it was observed that more people both agency and salaried were impacted in Cloud Platforms under the group where TMC group was placed. TMC people joined (parachute dropped) at higher... — read more 

After taking the courses, do you feel the product quality improving?

I am very disappointed and not sure if I should look for new opportunities in this industry now or maybe it is better to try outside the industry first?

This company run by m o r ons is a sinking ship You cant run now .its too late FLY!!! ASAP

Each thread gets about 1,500. If the topic is superhot, then it makes it to about 3,000. I would have thought there would be a lot more viewers!