Sick of my crappy company car!

[Anonymous]

Why can't they give us something nice to drive so we don't look like a loser pulling up at doctors offices. I hate this Ford piece of crap.

 

[Anonymous]

My car doesn't even have onboard navigation

 

[Anonymous]

what a bunch a big-assed babies...WAWAWAWAAA

 

[Anonymous]

1) It is free.
2) Ford makes a great car. My new Taurus is a fantastic ride.
3) Ford took no bail out money so great the company is supporting them.
4) It is free.

 

[Anonymous]

Previous poster sooooo right. How can anyone complain about the perk of a company car in a time when gas prices are so high! The best part...it is a car that is AMERICAN made and by a company NOT owned by the federal gov. People lost their jobs today so my guess is your dissatisfaction with your FREE ride will get you no sympathy.

 

[Anonymous]

With the recent downsizing of oncology maybe we will get an upgrade!

 

[Anonymous]

Good news is that pharma as we know it is taking a nosedive.
So you will soon be relieved of that crappy free car...and your crappy job. Congrats!

 

[Anonymous]

gonna get the windows tinted

 

[Anonymous]

Previous poster sooooo right. How can anyone complain about the perk of a company car in a time when gas prices are so high! The best part...it is a car that is AMERICAN made and by a company NOT owned by the federal gov. People lost their jobs today so my guess is your dissatisfaction with your FREE ride will get you no sympathy.

You are DUMB, not ignorant.

Every new vehicle lists the production statistics (% of parts made domestically vs abroad and % of final assembly domestically vs abroad). Go to a Ford dealership and look what the manufacture's specifications and pricing sticker says for a new Fusion and Taurus. It is FAR FROM AMERICAN.

In the world of multinational corporations, "Buy American," is a pathetic attempt to appeal to one's emotions. American corporations like politicians, like drug reps, and our customers, are hypocrites. We all speak out of both ends of our asses. American manufactures outsource manufacturing/assembly as they see fit. Its just business.

Here's a link describing an American "made" car by your American company, Ford.
http://www.glgroup.com/News/Ford-Is...n-Manufactured-In-Mexico-And-Insta-35492.html

In case the above link is blocked, here's a summary of the article (dated 3-13-2009):
Ford manufactures all of its current hybrid models, both of them, the Ford Escape and the Mercury Mariner, in its Kansas City Assembly plant. It has now begun production of two additional models, the Ford Fusion and the Mercury Milan, at the same facility. Ford's plan, however, is to move production of the Fusion and Milan hybrids to its Hermosillio, Mexico assembly plant. This move will turn the Fusion and Mariner hybrids into Mexican vehicles assembled using a Japanese designed power train with the key component made in Japan. Why should anyone believe that this will stimulate the American economy or create jobs in the USA for American workers?

What do you say about the Hond Civic? Honda is a Japanese company. Some parts are made in the US, but the vast majority of final assembly occurrs somewhere in Ohio. What about Toyota Corollas and Camary's? Some parts made in the US, but the vast majority of final assembly for both cars occurs in the US. Same can be said with certain models of Hyundai, Kia, and VW.

By logic, wouldn't a Civic be more American than a Fusion? Especially if one looks at percent of foreign vs domestic components and percent of final assemblage in the US?

Try to enlighten yourself by actually reading instead of watching Fox news. Or, if you are too lazy to read, at least watch a competing news cast to gain a different perspective, and just maybe you might start to think critically, being able to differentiate fact from fiction, and see through all the bull crap.

 

[Anonymous]

gonna get the windows tinted

..and spinners too??

 

[Anonymous]

shut your yapper

 

[Anonymous]

With the recent downsizing of oncology maybe we will get an upgrade!

Choose from the fleet car stock that they currently have, I am sure that they have better cars that is on the list.

 

[Anonymous]

Hello people - the company cars are NOT free! Money is taken out of your check each month for your vehicle. The choices were not great. Also, if you upgraded, you were charged a ridiculous, overpriced fee. Don't get me wrong, a company vehicle is a perk, but just like everything else is pharma, the perks are becoming a thing of the past.

 

[Anonymous]

Hello people - the company cars are NOT free! Money is taken out of your check each month for your vehicle. The choices were not great. Also, if you upgraded, you were charged a ridiculous, overpriced fee. Don't get me wrong, a company vehicle is a perk, but just like everything else is pharma, the perks are becoming a thing of the past.

Lots less than a car payment, car insurance, gas and maintenance. No one requires you to upgrade so obviously you felt it was a fair price or wouldn't have paid it. Look at what we do and what we get in return and you just can't complain.

 

[Anonymous]

Lots less than a car payment, car insurance, gas and maintenance. No one requires you to upgrade so obviously you felt it was a fair price or wouldn't have paid it. Look at what we do and what we get in return and you just can't complain.

Yes we can complain and you can actually lease one of these cars for approximately the same price we pay monthly. We are stuck in these vehicles all day, everyday. Yes it is nice to have a company car, but our choices are nothing to brag about. Also, don't be so quick to judge and ASSume I paid for an upgrade, because I never have! Lastly, I have no clue what you do, but I do know what I do and what I get in return. Go get on your soapbox elsewhere!

 

[Anonymous]

to the above post: your sense of entitlement is only exceeded by your stupidity.

 

[Anonymous]

to the above post: your sense of entitlement is only exceeded by your stupidity.

I agree with you. It is clear they have never worked a real job. We have it very good here, very good. I am thankful every day.

 

[Anonymous]

I am so sick of hearing how "Thankful" I should be. I worked my ass off to get this job, keep it all these years, and succeed at it. It's amazing how much "Luckier" I get the harder I work. And as far as the company car... it's a disgrace. I am truly amazed how they have continued to cut every part of our compensation (and this is one of them, it's not b/c they like us... it is part of our PAY), yet our management, who don't drive ANYWHERE except to the grocery store, vacation and little league games pull up to meet us in these much better cars. It's truly disgusting!!!

 

[Anonymous]

I am so sick of hearing how "Thankful" I should be. I worked my ass off to get this job, keep it all these years, and succeed at it. It's amazing how much "Luckier" I get the harder I work. And as far as the company car... it's a disgrace. I am truly amazed how they have continued to cut every part of our compensation (and this is one of them, it's not b/c they like us... it is part of our PAY), yet our management, who don't drive ANYWHERE except to the grocery store, vacation and little league games pull up to meet us in these much better cars. It's truly disgusting!!!

It's called working your way up and yes, it comes with higher pay and more perks too. Yeah, real disgusting. Moron.

 

[Anonymous]

Hello people - the company cars are NOT free! Money is taken out of your check each month for your vehicle. The choices were not great. Also, if you upgraded, you were charged a ridiculous, overpriced fee. Don't get me wrong, a company vehicle is a perk, but just like everything else is pharma, the perks are becoming a thing of the past.

They take money out of my check to pay for the car and I now have the right to use the car to make money after hours and on weekends. I use it plus fuel for well over 1500 miles a month and this makes me additional income. This is why I do not mind paying the monthly fee.