I know few good people at ford who left to work for RIVIAN for a higher paycheck and a lead role. This is a risk everyone takes while working for a startup.

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I got no benefit when Ford strategically offshored chip production years ago so why do I have to fund the chip manufacturing return. Den of thieves describes Farley’s relationship with the government. Last November, Ford announced that it had... — read more 

This frustrates me terribly, that this has become a place where every slightest reason becomes an excuse for layoffs. Behind the smoke and mirrors is actually the greed of those at the top. Isn't it interesting that they always find reasons for... — read more 

Get gone! You came from Toyota and we've all seen how Toyota vehicles run, we don't need none of that here. I haven't witnessed a single good change by you in your time here. You scared off Hua, Klevorn, and so many more. Can't you see you are the... — read more 

There IS still time for a voluntary. The 2021 VSSP was offered in July 2021. The deadline to accept was September 2nd and the last day worked was October 31. If they do a voluntary in 2022: It can be offered in August, deadline to accept can be... — read more 

Leaving a 401k with no contribution?

You must follow Farley on Twitter and retweet everything he posts. He is comparing his follower list to the Ford salary role. It’s our data service in action!

Why do you envy the slackers or hard workers or bootlickers or friends in the family plan? Who ever plays the game the best wins,right? Do you accept that?

I ran into a guy who used to work in IT but left about six months ago. He seems like a different person. He left for a lower-paying job but he still says he would make the same move again in a heartbeat. He said he's working for a smaller company... — read more 

Why do people still get pension when it was ended in 2004...almost 20 years ago. It is not fair that I do the same work as someone hired before 2004 and they get pension too. This needs to end, only 401k. Ford is going to go bankrupt if they do not... — read more 

With so many negative comments about working at Ford on this site, please share why you stay. I can understand people who are close to retirement but not quite ready financially, but why would those not close to retirement choose to stay if it’s so... — read more 

Ford quality has never been top priority. The problems has been haunting Ford for many years. Now that the company produced less vehicles, but quality is worse than ever. In order to cut cost and improve quality, Farley will let go 8000 salary... — read more 

This doesn't present a good business case for direction or profit. Ask yourself ...... why? Its because they....they? Dont want you to travel far from your home, they dont want you to have freedom. If you have a better answer to this insanity i would... — read more 

Any ideas? We have to clean the house at least this time?

Now you done run this ole company into the ground Jimmy, admit it. Ya got everyone in combustion fearing for their livelihood hood because they might get laid off a couple years before getting the full pension. How fair is that? You sit on the Royal... — read more 

I don't know about your areas, but the mood and motivation to do anything in my side of the business is dismal. A lot of my coworkers are with 25+ years and extremely concerned about the layoffs, and the fact that no one knows anything like timing or... — read more 

9/1 is going to be an important date for those who are eligible to retire and have pension from Ford. Many Ford employees will elect to retire once they see that their pension lump sump decreased by 10 to 20 percent. Interest rate has been rising... — read more 

This is just taking too long.

Ford Blue will be spun off ala Visteon, Delco, etc. This includes engine plants, transmission plants with no future EV products, ICE PD, and anything else attached to these ICE products. The pension obligation moves with the personnel and this... — read more 

I am not, but I know that there are still a lot of people who are not leaving because they are somehow emotionally attached to Ford. I assume that these are people who generally need a company that gives them a sense of belonging. And yet, is Ford... — read more 

Let’s have a little fun on a Friday. The Ford family has now made it clear how much they actually care about the “extended Ford family.” (a phrase Bill always likes to use) Let’s pay them back a little by sharing the dirt we have on them. Many of... — read more 

The ELT needs to grow a pair and tell us what's going on. I don't want to go through another sleepless weekend because my mind can't stop imagining all the possible scenarios and ways in which this will play out. That's not healthy for any of us in... — read more 

I was proud to be part of this company. But lately I am less and less proud. I am very disappointed at what this company is turning into. If the job market were just a little better, I think I wouldn't even care if I was laid off or not. I think that... — read more 

Authorities say the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger pickup truck was ki---d in what should have been a minor crash last month near Pensacola, Florida. But the driver's air bag inflator exploded, spewing shrapnel that hit the unidentified driver, a... — read more 

I thought we were to be the FIRST to know??? From DFCU: The decision to accept a pension lump sum is important, especially because pension values decrease when interest rates are rising. If you or someone you know is facing a decision due to Ford's... — read more 

The fact that another week gone by with no details from Bill and his crew says it all. You'd think a strategy would be to put something out there if it was less than 8000 to calm down the workforce if but a little at least.

The 2021 VSSP was offered in July 2021. The deadline to accept was September 2nd and the last day worked was October 31. If they do a voluntary in 2022: It can be offered in August, deadline to accept can be October 1st, and last day worked November... — read more 

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