Considering the current state of Ford and overall US economy, is it likely that a new FCG can get laid off?
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Agree with : @mzk+13XY24sJ those FCGs still rotating will likely be fine.
Those rolling off of FCG program are likely targets.
Two different budgets - the FCGs rolling off the program must interview for and find a permanent position.
Don’t sink any roots while on the FCG program and don’t go into debt.
Focus on paying off all of your student loans instead of buying a house , new car, or expensive toys.
Any money not going to retiring your student loans should be saved. You need to build up a FU fund.
For some reason people think they are invulnerable. Last year an FCG got laid off weeks after he had purchased a house. He had also purchased a new truck and motorcycle that year. He found himself with a mortgage, truck payment and motorcycle payment and no income. Months later he found a job in another state. He is still struggling financially.
FCGs are fine. Only ones that need to worry are the ones that were hired before 2004 but aren't retirement eligible. They're the ones with a big target on their backs.
There are no guarantees but they relatively protect FCGs from layoffs. Mostly i would be worried about if I were an FCG coming off the program. Not sure if there are alot of opportunities for FCGS into a permanent full time position. Focus on picking positions that you will learn and grow from so you can market yourself for a ford permanent position or for a job outside of Ford.