Friday is a freebie, morning time wasting meetings, then Power Up time, then Huddle time, then Miller time. LL3 teased us with a reDesign meeting which was just repurposed PowerPoints with no real content. We are on a journey. We will reach some base... — read more 

For many, the gravy train is over. Few employers can match Ford's salary structure in a low-cost state like MI. Also, the great pension benefits (how many companies have a supplement for those over 55? until Social Security kicks in)? ~Bonuses ~Stock... — read more 

As a "purchased service" Designer, I'm not expecting to be here in June. Ironically, I have already been contacted by several suppliers, that are getting a rapid increase in RFQ's from Ford. The work still needs to be done, the question will by by... — read more 

Anyone who thinks it’s over May 21st doesn’t have a clue. This is only the beginning. If you are lucky enough to get a package count your blessings. For those left at Alcatraz-East in Dearborn next up the pensions for those eligible remaining will be... — read more 

The cuts happened,chances are there will be more, but what now? I don’t see any proof that Ford knows what it’s doing and that layoffs were a strategic move to point the company towards a road to a better place

How much has been spent on redesigning offices and new furniture that could easily be paying salaries. They design the office and then get rid of the employees who would be working there. That is just backwards. Will they do another redesign of... — read more 

I'm assuming Engineering and possibly IT will be the two areas most affected by this layoff. Can anyone provide more info?

I packed my stuff from my cubic. I seen before people let go and the amount of humiliation they go through while they pack their stuff as 2 cold security guards watch every move you do. While they usually clear out the area (at least was the case... — read more 

As we getting closer to the deadline, people are taking it very hard. I have never seen people at worse shape in in Ford. LL6s and GSRs feel like they are in Chess, any wrong move you get checkmate (I never seen people that slow in taking action or... — read more 

Read it three times. Still unclear on what it meant. Sounded like shxt to hit the fan in plants but to trust that it will be better some day? My head hurts

Anyone actually seeing cost savings behavior changes? We sit and shake our heads. First we are all moved to an adjacent building. Two days of productivity lost. Two months later we were moved to a building across the street. Two days of productivity... — read more 

I am hearing that the employees at Fairlane mall are going to take a huge hit and that the few remaining will be moving back out soon. Also talking to many business owners in the area and they are fearing that after these firings, many may only be... — read more 

As far as I can see, all of the big companies in the business are not in a good place right now, and all are going through the same changes and have the same goals for the future like electrification, autonomous driving etc. By that logic, all the... — read more 

Actually Bloody Tuesday has quite a nice ring to it. Whether we survive or get cut loose, this day will have a profound impact on thousands of lives. Sad that on the backs of losing thousands of fellow friends and coworkers, the spin doctors will... — read more 

I don’t want to talk about the unions, politics or anything similar, but the fact is that Ford is an international corporation, and when the company cuts, of course they’re going to do it where it’s most easy to cut. It’s also a fact that the US has... — read more 

Certainly seems so from both the news and other forums here. Which prompts the question: where exactly are we supposed to find new employment if and when we are laid off from Ford? If everybody is either laying off or in the midst of a hiring freeze... — read more 

Anyone else getting sick on Sunday knowing they have to go to work on Monday? The environment is horrible. In my entire career I have not seen it so bad. I know of one LL6 that was let go last week. Am I next?

Correct me if I’m wrong but wasn’t it announced last time that ford will be laying off at non US location and then a wave of layoffs struck the US based Ford workers? If layoffs should happen again abroad, is that an indication that a wave of layoffs... — read more 

Ford targets 5,000 job cuts in Germany under profit ... - Automotive News https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/ford-targets-5000-job-cuts-germany Mar 15, 2019 - Ford is aiming to cut 5000 jobs in Germany as it seeks to return to profit in... — read more 

I found these sites that might be of some help. One of our agency people was let go last week and was out of a job for a whole 20 hours before they got another job. There are even 246 Ford jobs out there that you can apply for (yes, that is sarcasm)... — read more 

Ford offered me a job with handsome salary at dearborn. Im 35 and mba from top bschool. Should i accept? How are thing at ADAS, product dev and infotainment teams? Also, what is LL and GSR? Appreciate a response...

The sheer waiting is painful and demoralizing- and we now have interns coming in a couple of weeks to watch this debacle. A couple of questions on how these are conducted. Does security just come to your cube and ask you to pack up your stuff and go... — read more 

I am still here at Ford, although not sure I will be in the next few weeks. Morale is down, everyone is talking, mostly rumors. Too bad high-level management couldn't just get this done in one shot and get it over with. The waiting and wondering is... — read more 

Not sure what the headline means but the media is getting behind the plan and touting the genius of Ford's leadership. If you disagree with the company or the media you are the problem. Just be patient the plan will work and the company will be... — read more 

Ok, now the Ford homepage is just teasing us. Too bad the last eight months have not also been mental health months, eh?

How does Ford expect to grow when their employees are their biggest customers? Once they lay off everyone they are going to lose a large segment of their customer base since I know most families including mine will not be buying Ford anymore. Maybe... — read more 

Why would any millennial want to work at Ford when you can get paid 30%-50% more at a large tech company doing the same thing or at a tech startup and become overnight millionaire with an IPO. Now you don't even get offered pension after 10 years... — read more 

Well it looks like May 22 is the date from reliable sources. And it is going to be ugly. I actually feel worse for the people who are staying. They are going to be stuck doing the work of 4 people. They are going to expect people to work longer hours... — read more 

So is this a popularity contest? What are the basis of who they pick? If it is age or how long you been there isn’t that discrimination and can’t they be sued?

Article on Hackett's time at Steelcase: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20170522/news/628926/ford-hackett-built-reputation-transforming-steelcase Will he meet with us for breakfast if we get the boot?

It could be worse than expected, 10-50%. After 1 month offer you contract position.

How can this be considered a smart redesign when you put LL4s in charge of an area they know nothing about and then tell them to design the rest of the structure without input from the lower levels? I am not confident they have the right leaders in... — read more 

Wall Street Journal article about the pulse survey results and the low morale (from another website since WSJ has paywall): https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ford-workers-wary-of-turnaround-plan-2019-04-29 So official Ford line: all is pretty much... — read more 

Every day feels terrible. I want to say "hey boss, just give me a sign if it's me." I am probably gonna need psychiatry before too long, one way or the other.

If this is even truth doe anyone know more on these May layoffs? Is It a mass wave? What numbers of affected employees are we talking about? What locations could be hit? Are we talking plant closures or What? Any info would be beneficial at this... — read more 

I'm hearing that the week of May 13th is no longer the week when layoffs will happen. Should still be before the end of May, but pushed back a week or so after the week of May 13th. I have no way of verifying this, so take that for what it's worth.

The sooner we accept that fact the better. Chances are that a lot of production of what they have lined up in the future will not take place in the US at all, and the one that does take place will be demanding a different and cheaper workforce. Ford... — read more