I just woke up from a bad nightmare. I worked for an Oil and Gas company, in a really small cubicle, that poorly decided to layoff 25% of its workforce during a jobless pandemic, after 7 prior layoff rounds. Then they removed the 20/20 incentive... — read more
Frog in a bowl of boiling water ?!?
Been with CVE too long and starting to really think the grass is greener across the street. Others who have left have said so. I believe it now
I really miss the good days
Let's face it, working here used to be good. Something to be proud of, even. Good pay, good benefits, good people, rare (if any) cuts... Am I the only one who really misses those days? These days I'm finding more and more reasons to leave and fewer... — read more
You can be your own job security
Make sure your resume is up to date as well as your Linkedin profile (if you don't have one, make it) and be ready to accept a job anywhere. Job security is basically knowing that you can get another job quickly, not relying on a company to provide... — read more
Trying to make it to retirement?
I am no longer ready for new beginnings in some other companies, nor can I get a new job as easily as I used to. I’m forced to wait for retirement here and it’s a really awful feeling. Luckily, there’s not much left, but it wouldn’t be nice to get... — read more
Laid off in March
I was so angry and in disbelief back then but I'm in a much better place right now and it didn't take that long. I just started my new job. It's a much smaller company with lower pay but they have good job security which is what I've been looking for... — read more
Unionize Now!!
It’s time.
The censors are hard at it
The post about the worst leaders at CVE and the union contact info were deleted.
Is this kind of reputation based on truth?
I’ve had a few interviews. Things are turning around with the job market. ................... Funny thing is in the job interviews so far working for Cenovus has been seen in an almost negative light. Had a few questions about the bureaucracy and if... — read more
Now Cenovus uses Attrition to downsize
Double the work load, everyone stressed out, COVID rules... Great way to eliminate staff with no packages.. Many have resumes out.. No packages no thank you!! Cenovus is a dead horse...
Can we sue for 20 for 20
No legal agreement, but we clicked a button to accept this agreement that the company subsequently reneged on. Any lawyers on here ? Do we have a class action claim if shares reach target
Finding comfort in thinking that layoff is the best thing that has happened to me
When people ask me about getting laid off, I usually say that I could hardly wait to be laid off and that I will finally get some relief. However, I basically feel devastated and very angry at this company. Was it really necessary to lay off so... — read more
Got laid off!!
Best thing to happen big package+lots of rrsps!! Freedom of retiring at age 50 as a millionaire with 0 stress from work now!! Cheers
Employer vs Employee
HR dept and AP might have the upper hand right now and cause us to work x3 and non stop to hang onto our jobs out of fear in a covid downturn while removing incentives like the 20 for 20 and laying off good people, but the tables will turn soon. ... — read more
Third and final round coming later this quarter!!
Time to do the final cleanup!! We are expecting cuts in operations by mid June.. Hopefully this is the final round.. It is very tiring and depressing never knowing whats around the corner!!
I am so disappointed with this whole matter - people are depressed , laid off, moved to unwanted positions - common mang!
As an experienced person who spent several years with CL I can attest that now people are so unraveled it is quite concerning. The management state " please keep your mind on task" - REALLY??? This is just a written comment to protect their friggin`... — read more
Finally free from the bad culture
Was laid off in last round, best thing that could have happened!! This company has had ongoing layoffs for years finally was my turn!! Got a great package!! Can retire worry and debt free.. This company had slowly drained me emotionally and... — read more
Merger talking points
I wish we could at least drop the talking points. This merger was all about the balance sheet of CK holdings, everything else is bonus. However both companies were turkeys and this new company will go the way of Dome Oil after its HBOG purchase.
Play the long game
I'm a "legacy Husky" person and have a few observations about the new place so far. First, A LOT of what is said on this page is 100% true. It's really helped me understand what's happening and not get so unnerved by it, so thanks to everyone for... — read more
Hate all around
There's so much hate for the company here. I'm curious if Cenovus was always this hated by its employees or is this a new development due to the latest layoffs? I haven't noticed anything like this before, but I'll admit to not being that observant... — read more
Are they worth it?
2020 Total Executive Compensation: Alex: $9.5M Jon: $3.9M Drew: $3.1M Harbir: $2.9M Alan: $2.6M Total Top 5: $22M Not to mention what the other EVPs, SVPs, VPs, Directors, etc. earned...
20 for 20 - Honor Your Commitments Cenovus!!
This company has issues man! It dosent honor it’s commitments. They gave us 20 for 20 and now just took it away and gave us something inferior in dollars and unachievable. 20 for 20 was a one times salary. Now lucky if we get 20% I did... — read more
For those who've decided to go - what would it take to change your mind?
I’ve really had enough and it’s time to get out of here. I felt relief as soon as I made my decision. I am considering between two solid options for the next job and now it has occurred to me that there is nothing more this company could do to change... — read more
1.2 in 22
Looks like those of us who were retained by the new organization are getting upwards of a 30% bonus if we hit merger targets. I wonder how much we earned through all these layoffs.
Culture??
Alex, you are delusional. Our Husky management literally and regularly tells us to sit down and shut up. Buddy you were asking the wrong people about our culture over at Husky. They love it and we hate it. Top down and sit on your hands and shut up... — read more
Guys please stay - here have a branded spoon
Sick swag. Im getting my CVE spoon asap!!!
1.2 Incentive Plan
Still not even close to keeping me here!. I’m gone the first chance I get!
CENOVUS new strategy NO PACKAGES if they can get away with it!!
Many reports of more employees getting let go given no packages.. Brace yourself its getting dirty now that the packages are from Cenovus!! Not Legacy Husky or Legacy Cenovus!! More layoffs were done this week under the radar!!
How much work are we expected to do here?
They claimed we needed layoffs. Fine. If there's fat, I agree it needs to be cut. Only, they didn't cut the fat. They cut the people who were doing the work that can't be cut. The work that was conveniently distributed to the rest of us despite of us... — read more
Is Alex delusional?
Why am I getting up this morning to headlines saying Alex axed the sale of Husky retail because Husky didn't know it's value? Is he delusional? He wanted to pay nothing to for it and Hong Kong decided to try and sell it again instead of giving it... — read more
Where is Leadership?
What shocks me the most is how CLT doesn’t believe there’s a major issue out there in the workforce. They just sit there and think there are only 10 people posting on this site.. just a few ship disturbers. Incredible how out of touch with own... — read more
This might sound crazy, and I have zero information, but can we unionize?
Only for job security and to stand up to the management bullies?
Anyone else developed anxiety and depression because of a toxic work environment?
I come from legacy Husky and not unlink Cenovus, we had also had a few layoff rounds in the past few years that ended up on the news. Somehow though, they weren't as bad because we had some sense of a team and support. I was moved out of my... — read more
Looking to sell retail and Asia assets
As per Reuters
Who do you expect to buy the deep basin assets?
CRNL Tourmaline Tide Water ???
How long
How long until F.C and C.L. start going down the union road again? Staff must all be nervous seeing the never ending parade of cuts year after year. :( :(
Does the Advanced noticed even exist?
I was affected in the March round and I was with subsurface thermal team on Husky side. The March communication said some staff would get advanced notice of their termination ( I guess for some roles that the company thinks transition of... — read more
Engineer is a Four-Letter Word at Cenovus
Between January & March engineers took a significant hit at Husky/Cenovus. Despite being told the majority of the duplication was in Calgary, a significant number of Professional Engineers lost their jobs in Lloydminster, Grande Prairie, etc. But... — read more
Worst merger ever?
eBay and Skype, AOL and Time Warner, AT&T and BellSouth Corporation, Microsoft and NOKIA... I try to remember all the awful M&A, but I think Cenovus/ Husky is the worst merger or at least at the very top of the worst mergers ever. Maybe I’m being... — read more
Why do people post on here?
Alex just doesn’t understand that no one would post on these sites if they felt heard by their leaders. It is a pure sign of failure at the executive level that any employee past or present even puts one post on here. Feel free to let me know... — read more