My POS manager is breathing down my neck everyday yet there are people here sitting on their butts for 20 years and no one asks

List your level and your salary

“Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: 'A bunch of dead robots out here' Chicago and much of the Midwest were plunged into a deep freeze Desperate Tesla owners in and around Chicago were seen trying to charge... — read more 

From detnews article...I swear this quote was lifted from the Ford communications department and/or that resident media journalist that regularly covers Ford: "The job cuts follow a series of other actions Stellantis has made in evaluating its costs... — read more 

In case I end up getting my walking papers in the never-ending wave of layoffs, do you know how soon you receive the severance pay? Also, how is medical coverage handled? Do we stay covered till the month wraps up, or do they cut us off on the day of... — read more 

I watch F1 (since 1997), WRC, Dakar, and various regional races (BTCC for example) and usually Ford is the only brand competing in all of the races. (Honda usually doesn't compete in rally, Toyota was horrible in F1, Chevy is for the America only... — read more 

So many titles at this company, how do I figure out someone's actual level? Like what in the world is a "Technical Expert"?

Yes Tesla , Apple , etc can enforce it and not lose talent / good people. If Ford actually does it, good luck keeping the “best people” it has

https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/ford-bronco-now-eligible-for-x-plan-pricing/amp/ When we start having trouble moving Bronco you know we're in trouble.

I despise my LL6 and am miserable working under them. Can my LL6 block my move by giving a bad rating or something?

“Ford Motor Company had the most vehicles impacted by federal recalls last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of all the administration's recalls in 2023, Ford manufactured more than one in 10 of the affected... — read more 

Like do you genuinely see yourself staying for 2+ years?

What’s the bonus target for LL6. Is is a % of base salary? Do all LL6 have the same target? I know it’s adjusted for company and individual performance but how is target figured?

If you get put on a PIP and are retirement eligible, can you take the severence and then file for retirement?

From the Detroit News and Free Press "A new survey conducted by Ford Motor Co. found that 52% of employed people globally would be willing to take a 20% pay cut for better work/life balance. "It shocked us. I’ll be honest," said Jen Brace, chief... — read more 

Does this also apply to remote employees? Like seriously? Why should we relocate to Michigan to sit in the freezing weather in cr-ppy offices.

Especially if you are a software engineer here. ESP with no equity component at all

i remember hearing that the 1 liter was the one w/o the bad automatic transmission too ah, that is the one to get, if you're going to get an auto trans! but they found a way to mess it... — read more 

“A new survey conducted by Ford Motor Co. found that 52% of employed people globally would be willing to take a 20% pay cut for better work/life balance.” Answer: Bill is preparing you to take a 20% pay cut in the name of “work/life balance.”

It is coming for sure. FYI

Dead on arrival. Maybe we should make an EV version next! Even at last years pace only 40k units. Another Ford Boondoggle. Ford Ranger sales decreased in the United States, Mexico and Colombia, while increasing in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile... — read more 

Why am I being paid less than last year? What the h3ll is going on?

https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/automaker-wants-ford-360-degree-lawsuit-transferred/amp/ This is what happens when you fire and run off your best engineers. You end up having to pay lawyers to try to play games against the inevitable lawsuits. — read more 

Have you all looked at your pension value this year? The lump sum is not that bad.

How hard is it? I'm thinking about leaving Ford, but the idea of jumping into the job market at my age is freaking me out. It's been a long time since I last interviewed for a job, and I'm not exactly thrilled about going through that whole process... — read more 

Is it possible to return to Ford after being laid off and signing CTP? It mentions that laid off people are ineligible for re-hire (contract and direct) (non-contingent). Has anyone ever returned or knows if it’s even possible?

GSR8 who’s been tapped for LL6 role. Not sure I want to take the leap. Mgmt lease would be nice and I drive a lot but can anyone familiar with the program tell me how much it costs? Is the lease fee a % of msrp or a random amount?

Ford sold record numbers of EV for 2023, a total of 72,000 for 2023. For every Ford EV sold, Tesla sold 25 EVs. Tesla sold 1.81 million EV for 2023, worldwide. Ford loses $40k for every EV Ford produced. Tesla makes $10k for every EV they... — read more 

Ford reported record EV sales for 4th quarter, 26,000 units. Ford loses $40,000 for each EV produced. This will be a $1 billion loss for 4th quarter. This has been the trend since 2022. Looking forward to another $4 billion loss in 2024. — read more 

This is the next step to cut cost at Ford. None union employees will be affected.

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles, according to a statement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting... — read more 

Was told that my review wasn’t too negative but not too positive either. What happens if someone gets below expectations? I feel I was thrown under the bus

Can’t get a better customer to tell a worse story. Not a new truck but still a coveted Raptor. He won’t get fooled again. https://youtu.be/cKFPcmuOdqU?feature=shared

I see some folks who were GSR and then promoted to LL+ every 2 years. They just have a bachelors and just sound authoritative. What are they doing right? What should I focus on for a successful career?

Ford is ranked the King of Recalls 3 years in a row. 67 recalls in 52 weeks. Not bad at all. Let's see if Ford will beat that record for 2024.

Business opinion about the EV market. https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/sorry-president-biden-nobody-wants-glorified-golf-cart

Ford barely sold 200,000 units in China per year. It's a money loosing business, why Ford insisted on keeping the plant open? You only need 1 assembly plant to produce 200k per year. Ford has 5 assembly plants, how inefficient this company is. No... — read more 

Everybody at Ford knows work from home is great for employees. My Manager likes working remotely and doesn’t see the need to bring the team back into the office. If you can get your work done in just a couple of hours at home, spending hours in... — read more 

Just another arrogant h1b desi full of sh1t. Doesn’t know anything but thinking they are a lord and everyone else is their slave