Do you think you will be able to find a new job before your severance runs out? The biggest reason for the concern of many is that it will take them a very long time to find a new job, considering the overall situation on the job market.
How do you handle the uncertainty of layoff?
Constantly wondering if I'll still have a job in the next months is more than stressful. It would be easier for me to bear if I immediately knew that I would be laid off.
Ford Expedition fire destroys Ohio home as panicked mom escapes with baby, dogs
When will Farley be held accountable? By a court of law? If Ford laid him off, we could keep $20,000,000 worth of other people, and not be any worse off.
Friday Aug 19 is the day
You will be told on Aug 17th or 19th regarding your status and Aug 31 will be last day. This is confirmed.
Where's the Beef
This site it serving up nothing burgers lately. I need a juicy tidbit to keep me going ;-)
Here is my prediction... Voluntary effective 12/31, then Involuntary
Here is my prediction... Ford will offer a voluntary effective 12/31. then the involuntary. Those who want to take advantage of the higher lump sum due to the interest rate calculation, will have to retire by 12/1 and Ford will NOT have to give... — read more
Ford will never be what it once was
The world has changed too much, especially the corporate world that has morphed into a distorted version of itself that doesn't give a fu-k about employees and only bows to the almighty dollar. I'm not saying profit shouldn't be the goal, but profit... — read more
I envy Oracle folks
I've been reading the news and they were apparently in a nearly identical position as we are for weeks (announcement of coming major layoffs with no additional info on when or where), but now it's finally happening. I checked their board and many of... — read more
Ford has been very very good to me
I have no complaints. Mostly good times with coworkers building on lots of teamwork to get the job done. Some things were out of our control but that is the nature of the beast. I had several good engineer friends get promoted and do quite well... — read more
Rumor - Wednesday 8/3/22 Cuts GLTA
Just remember the suppliers are hiring. Automotive can be helll... can you blame people for occasionally slacking to relive stress? Go easy on your co-workers. Resume building music. GLTA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzKUphi_Lcc Hopefully I'm... — read more
People posting and reading on this site are scared they may be laid off becoz they know they are slackers and loafers
Do you agree? Ok people who start downvoting or trashing me, FYI I left ford and working for a Tier 1 becoz I didn’t want to loose my skills while being narrowed in @ FMC’s incompetent working culture.
Trying to remain focused in the face of layoffs
I'm trying in vain, because I can't concentrate on work at all while thinking about whether or not I'll be cut. Can anyone really concentrate on work now? I doubt it.
Prioritizing the search for a new job can help reduce stress
I have no other advice for everyone who is very stressed out now, except to try more than ever to look for new opportunities. I guess most people are now anxious through the roof? Unfortunately, stress and panic do not contribute to anything... — read more
Status at Rivian?
Since Rivian doesn't have their own thread I would like to know what is happening over there. Any Rivian layoffs? Rivian fired anyone? Rivian let anyone go? (using a few tags here)
Listening and watching Doug is painful
Sorry, trying to give him a chance, but he comes across as very uncomfortable, and his ticks are really distracting (lip licking, other weird things he does with his lips). Any chance he could take some training on public speaking? He admitted in the... — read more
Is there even a slim chance that the layoffs leak was wrong?
As somebody mentioned, could it have been done to try and get people to leave on their own? I know this is probably just wishful thinking, but the more time passes, the more I keep hoping that it's going to blow over. Or at least the number will turn... — read more
Maybe it would be better to go to a much smaller company
I am very worried about the cuts. I started looking for new opportunities and it is interesting to me that someone mentioned that we should perhaps avoid large corporations from now on. Has anyone gone to a much smaller company after Ford, and... — read more
Does the WARN Act apply to Ford?
Presumably a company could circumvent the Federal Warn Act by laying off less than 500 people at a time: "The WARN Act requires employers to give employees 60-day notice when: Closing a facility will lead to loss of employment for at least 50... — read more
Good management is transparent with its employees
Too bad our management is the opposite of good. All this secrecy is doing nothing but eroding morale and ki----g productivity. The cat is already out of the bag and they are acting like it didn't happen. That is both insulting and infuriating... — read more
Why are you Working?
1 in 4 will be cut, is it you? Why are you working today for a management team that is untrustworthy. Remember 54% ACIP..... Take the day off, update your Resume', etc.
JUST GET THE CUTS OVER WITH ALREADY!!!
How much stress can we stand?
Employees lose out once again
It makes me so mad that the first thing Ford leadership does after reporting much better than expected results is to raise dividends instead of using some of the profits to save some of the thousands of jobs that are slated to be cut. Once again... — read more
Ford ranking systems
How is Ford's ranking level system done? I'm a GM engineer [Level 6A] wheras my engineering manager is Level 8. Way positions are coded seem confusing.
Cuts are confirmed
I overheard an LL2’s barber say that there absolutely will be cuts coming.
If Rivian investment is bad then how about the “Train” Station.
Rivian atleast produces vehicles.
Does HR/Management look at our Employee Profiles (resumes) to determine if we should be cut?
Do they reference them at all? Key words maybe? I am considering removing any references in my past work experiences with brackets.
Sales and Revenue are Up.
https://daxstreet.com/web-stories/ford-sales-are-up-and-so-is-their-revenue/
Work from home! People don’t need second cars and finally lower sales.
Better to leave auto
If you're retirement eligible....
And you wait until after November without taking your lumpsum requirement, you'll essentially be working for free for the next 2-4 years. Something to think about.
Involuntary Separations benefits sheet deleted from
Will there be involuntary severance pay this time around? The involuntary separation benefits (used in April separation) which was online at lifeatford.com until last week has been deleted and cannot be found.
Why are so many employees still clueless
Nobody seems to get the mess our company is in. It is bad like doomsday. If this EV thing does not pan out Dearborn will be a ghost town.
How Does Ford Monitor People WFH?
Do LL6’s read their GSR emails or use keystroke software to be sure they are working?
Rivian Layoffs Have Started
It looks like 10% will be cut, 700 people
High levels of anxiety
I am afraid of the worst possible scenario, which is to be laid off and not be able to find a new opportunity for long after that. I have already started looking for other options. Some assure me that it will not be so difficult to find something... — read more
The news media is playing a game of "Telephone".
Unless we hear something directly from J. Farley or B. Ford on a Ford network, we should assume it is B.S. I heard up to 8000, then around 4000, then and around 2300 since about 1700 have been cut already. All we have is Farley stating we have "too... — read more