Is it wise to join MazdaUSA if there is an offer?

CaliforniaKnight · 15th December 2008, 01:13

Guys,
This is not something concrete but a friend of mine has been asked if he would like to work with MazdaUSA in a managerial post.
In a time when everyone's moving out of the US, what advice should i offer him?
Kindly advice.
Thanks.

raajks · 15th December 2008, 02:21

Mazda as a company is doing fine. But remember that it is a part of the Ford umbrella which is not very stable at the moment.

Relocation is not a risk but stability needs to be valuated.
If your friend is at the early stage of life
Single, ready to mingle kinds or Married with no kids....its worth the risk...

As the economy cant get any lower than this..if he rides the wave..he would emerge stronger.
With the credit crunch, banks will not be offering loans or credit cards easily.
Without a strong backing he might find it difficult.

ajmat · 15th December 2008, 09:09

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Originally Posted by raajks

Mazda as a company is doing fine. But remember that it is a part of the Ford umbrella which is not very stable at the moment.

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Less so as Ford are selling half their stake

prasadee · 15th December 2008, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaKnight

In a time when everyone's moving out of the US, what advice should i offer him?
Kindly advice.
Thanks.

Thats a huge generalization. Where exactly is everyone moving out to?

-Prasadee

GTO - Touring · 16th December 2008, 00:10

Is he a gearhead? Has he ever worked with a car company? Is the money decent / good? If the answers are yes - no - yes, I say go ahead. The experience will be satisfying...especially in these challenging times.

narayan · 16th December 2008, 19:13

just wait till the final offer IN WRITING arrives. i hear many stories these days about offer letters being given and not honoured later. so be sure what you get is a proper work contract and then take a decision

15th December 2008, 01:13	#1
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 981 Thanked: 293 Times View My Garage	Is it wise to join MazdaUSA if there is an offer? Guys, This is not something concrete but a friend of mine has been asked if he would like to work with MazdaUSA in a managerial post. In a time when everyone's moving out of the US, what advice should i offer him? Kindly advice. Thanks.
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15th December 2008, 02:21	#2
raajks BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 578 Thanked: 119 Times View My Garage	Mazda as a company is doing fine. But remember that it is a part of the Ford umbrella which is not very stable at the moment. Relocation is not a risk but stability needs to be valuated. If your friend is at the early stage of life Single, ready to mingle kinds or Married with no kids....its worth the risk... As the economy cant get any lower than this..if he rides the wave..he would emerge stronger. With the credit crunch, banks will not be offering loans or credit cards easily. Without a strong backing he might find it difficult.
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16th December 2008, 00:10	#5
GTO - Touring BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 709 Thanked: 56 Times	Is he a gearhead? Has he ever worked with a car company? Is the money decent / good? If the answers are yes - no - yes, I say go ahead. The experience will be satisfying...especially in these challenging times.
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16th December 2008, 19:13	#6
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,133 Thanked: 2,488 Times View My Garage	just wait till the final offer IN WRITING arrives. i hear many stories these days about offer letters being given and not honoured later. so be sure what you get is a proper work contract and then take a decision
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