I wish someone here would tell me that they had a great experience on the job market, because I hear from some colleagues that the situation on the job market is not at all ideal and that some are already thinking about changing the industry.
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Interviewed for Tesla position after working at Ford for over 8 years. Even started talking salary, it didn't come close. They offered around what I made 10 years ago because they said " you have no electric vehicle experience & would need to undue Ford training ". Pair that with them being appauled that I said I do not always want to work mandatory OT they stopped having interests. Interviewed for GE for renewable energy, offered a lot higher pay, relocation, but area had much higher cost of living, a $300k equivalent house was at minimum $500k, so it didn't make sense financially. I'm still in contact with that team about other opportunities. GE healthcare is also hiring. I'm looking to work for another 2-2.5 years at max with Ford, due to family circumstances and then look elsewhere if I'm still at Ford.
It took me about 3 months to line up the best option this spring. Had one or two low ball offers in automotive, then branched to other industries and got a huge raise for it. Expand your horizons and it'll be a bit easier.
OK. Fired in 2008 downsizing. 13 years with Ford Credit. Now, prior to Ford worked for GMAC (GM) for 5 years and fired during GMAC downsizing. So, after Ford Fired me, held my head high and changed direction started working for hospital system. Healthcare will give a recession proof skill, steady income, good coworkers, and tons of satisfaction, lots of paid training. GET OUT OF AUTO INDUSTRY...just my experience.