This is the beginning of the end.

So after seeing some other posts about how leaders create artificial problems, I figured I would juice it up a notch. What is going on has many parallels to a Star Wars script. Let's start with Jimbo, member in good standing of the "good ole boys... — read more 

Somebody had to, Hackett said he’s not going anywhere (we all wish he would go anywhere else).

Too bad, as I'll miss Joe. Did not know him well, but have talked to him a couple of times, and seemed like a regular person. For you special young Hackett kids out there, when a senior executive suddenly "retires" , it is not do to age or health... — read more 

Does the target bonus % change when you move from GSR 6 to 7 or GSR 7 to 8 ? If yes then by how much.

Yep....Hackett's fix, fire more experienced workers, hire more college grads with no experience....and more worthless consultants to give bad advice. That will do it. Then make sure the employees sit through endless sessions where the executives wax... — read more 

I think the earnings were not to good :( "Ford Motor Co. (F) said fourth-quarter operating income sank by two-thirds, and it issued a lower-than-expected profit outlook for 2020, the latest signs of trouble for Chief Executive Jim Hackett's... — read more 

FSM is paying these contract jokers $10million/year to hold useless meetings, sit around and crack jokes, and contradict themselves. The head of the group at FSM talks in platitudes and for every hairbrained idea he throws out, he asks the attendees... — read more 

Here it is: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-auto-industry-wanted-easier-environmental-rules-it-got-chaos-11580745826?mod=hp_lead_pos5 Know it is behind a paywall, so I will copy & paste just the headline and the sentence that follows: "The Auto... — read more 

Market Cap and stock has taken off this year. Great earnings news today Tesla Inc. stock rallied 12% late Wednesday after the Silicon Valley car maker reported quarterly earnings that topped Wall Street views and set a goal to “comfortably” sell... — read more 

Its true. Not a slogan. Look around.

If Ford can make a reliable automobile, then we would not be worried about who is driving a Ford. Unfortunately, that is not the case is it? No one wants to throw away their hardworking money into a piece of junk that cannot last 1 or 2 years... — read more 

Class action settlement has been revised. Instead of paying out $35 million MAXIMUM, now its $30 million minimum with NO CAP. There are over a million of these vehicles owned. Ford was Court-ordered to pay one owner $23,000 to buy the car back. Do... — read more 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2019/06/27/fired-salaried-workers-sue-ford-age-discrimination/1582164001/

What's the biggest location, what's the overall employee count and how many employees work at Dearborn?

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/23/ford-expects-2point2-billion-pretax-hit-due-to-pension-plans-in-q4.html

Anyone attend the events at Creating Tomorrow Together? If so what did you think? Tell you what I thought. Management has become even more savvy to shed all accountability when poor decisions are made. Design thinking, more like be as vague as... — read more 

Headcount freeze coming soon. That's all I know.

As of 1/1/2020 Ford capped pensions at a max 35 years. People with more tan 35 years service continued to accrue until 12/31/19. People who have yet to reach 35 years pension service will continue to accrue until they reach the 35 year... — read more 

Here, let me demonstrate: how many here drive Ford? I'm betting you the answer is not even half. And if you don't support the company that puts food on your table how do you expect others to do so?

Personally I thought the presentations provided a good understanding of the factors influencing Ford’s business strategy moving forward over the next 10 years or so. Whether you like Jim Hackett or not, he has a forward vision of how Ford will stay... — read more 

https://www.ccn.com/next-recession-can-bankrupt-ford-motor-company/

Lincoln Navigator lost to KIA TELLURIDE. Ranger lost to Jeep Gladiator. Of course GM’s new Corvette won. Ford wins nothing..

The latest news on the Autonomic website is from September. Is this another FordX “Smart Mobility” acquisition that will be written off?

Having worked in many locales and many companies as a software developer for over 30 years this is what I have experienced. There are companies that treat the IT staff as a necessary evil, these companies pay poorly and treat the IT staff... — read more 

It's a new year, after all, I'm sure something is in the works...

How much does a Java Developer make in Atlanta, GA? The average Java Developer salary in Atlanta, GA is $91,738 as of November 25, 2019, but the range typically falls between $77,646 and $103,447. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many... — read more 

Keeping your head down and working, getting great performance reviews, being productive and helpful, working long hours... none of that will save you from being released if your “type” (it varies each time) is in the cross hairs. Invest in yourself... — read more 

Yet another rumor about early 2020 layoffs and buyouts........ except ....... This time it appears to be true. How about we stop slashing talent for temporary stock jumps and start building high quality high value for your $$$ vehicles.

Enjoy the break and remind yourself of what’s really important. Jobs come and go but your beliefs, friends, family and self worth are yours to keep and hold close. Wishing you a peaceful holiday break and health and prosperity in the new year. ... — read more 

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/national/2019/12/22/ford-recalls-more-than-600k-vehicles-for-braking-issue/ unreal that these seem to be coming out monthly if not more frequently.

Watch your bank account closely. Ford debited my account almost $2000 for COBRA without warning. Initially I didn’t understand why this happened because I had not enrolled in their medical coverage. As with all things that involve NESC, there were... — read more 

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/17/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-bob-quinn-bringing-back/2677346001/ The article is about the Lions, but the Ford family philosophy remains the same. The third paragraph says it all.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2019/12/17/ford-bronco-ranger-autonomous-electric-vehicles-wayne-dearborn-investment-jobs-michigan-incentives/2675005001/

Imagine my surprise when I saw an unexpected debit charge of $1775 for Ford insurance. I was SRD'd in May and declined their medical benefits because I was eligible for Medicare. We learned during open enrollment that Ford Retiree medical... — read more 

UAW Plant Level

This post from @Zg1y0lX-1ahn summarizes the Ford worker dilemma. I am not the same demographic, but feel the same. There is no good path for technical workers. There were a few in my area. Not the best, but not the worst, however I would not... — read more 

The billions of dollars being wasted on these bad business ideas is astounding. This could be shareholder dividends or employee bonuses instead of thrown to the wind. Anybody know if these people are still employed, working to lose even more money? — read more