I think we talk so much about HSE is a couple of reasons: VP is always changing his mind. VP issued a team to get feedback from the employees. Feedback was that several of the leader were really bad people. VP keeps the bad people and... — read more
What are different age groups thinking of?
22-35 yrs old - I am getting my MBA or masters, and out of here. Btw, I have to pretend I agree with “future of oil ” from this company. 35 -45 yrs old - s*t! I am stuck. Got family around, nothing I can do at this point. 45-55 yrs old - I need to... — read more
Some Thoughts on the BU HSE Organization
I was part of the reorganization in the BUs. One of the recommendations that got ignored was the elimination of all of the HSE Manager/GM positions in the BUs and have the HSE staff report to the Operations GM. This would save a lot of money and if... — read more
Eliminating African Americans through "Diversity"
So why does it seem we lost so many technically talented African Americans in Round 4. It seems Chevron prefers to focus on "Diversity" and the hiring of women, Asians and Hispanics in America. It's scary, particularly in IT how little... — read more
Just saying, just saying...
Oilfield service companies making too much profit Shell is looking to slash up to 40% off the cost of producing oil and gas in a major drive to save cash so it can overhaul its business and focus more on renewable energy and power markets, sources... — read more
Let's talk layoffs
Seems to be the layoff season at our competitors, when will it be our turn?
Working from the office?
Are Chevron workers back to the office in Houston or are they still working from home?
ABU summer intern assessment, why is gender a criteria?
Completed a score sheet a student on an internship earlier this week. The criteria fields required to be filled out are: student name, supervisor name, degree undertaking and gender. Not sure why gender is of concern, why not include age, ... — read more
CIP and Resignation
I got an offer from another company. What is the earliest date I can resign without losing CIP?.
Compensation changes
Rumor from HR is that since the company is now potentially in terminal decline, they are trying to figure out how to rejigger the exec compensation. Stock related awards won’t work anymore since the stock will go perennially down, even after mergers... — read more
NBLX acquisition
Anyone have any insight into possible layoffs from the NBLX buyout? What group it will be rolled into, who might be vulnerable to layoffs, etc?
CVX ScXXwed me again!!!
Long story short, with all the mess of reorganization and downsizing, I opted for EOI in round 3 and accepted. I tried to follow the timeline below, but CVX still managed to beat me and paid my severance on Jan 6. Today, I received my pay slip... — read more
Shareholder Meeting
Beyond painful! From MW’s annoying lip smacking to the HR lady presenting her bit about subjects that she obviously has no clue about (shaky, pensive voice does NOT exude confidence or knowledge), this is a staged production of nonsense! Get to the... — read more
Trust with team members
Have you all noticed reduced trust within your teams? Maybe there are just bad actors but some colleagues are passively not supporting others to exceed. Either by not sharing knowledge or by being possessive. Maybe remote work is enabling these... — read more
Pay determination
Does anyone know when we’ll receive our new pay determination?
Winning in any environment
Ok can someone explain how arewewinning when the break even is somewhere between 40 and 50 and have not been able to profit in few quarters in a row? How on earth can you be winning in any environment when your break even for the year has been far... — read more
CIP announced
75, better or worse than you expected?
WSJ says Exxon and Chevron discussed merger
Today’s WSJ has an article saying Chevron and Exxon discussed a merger last year. Discussions are not on going but could resume in the future. Regulatory issues would be a b!t€h, but if a deal like that ever went through the layoffs would be... — read more
more IT layoffs in 2021?
despite cutting more than 30% of the workforce in IT, they are still running at the same cost as 2020. not sure how they have so much fat.
Where did all the reserves go?
Noble added 2 billion bbl to the books but CVX ended the year replacing only 1 bboe? Where did it all go?
Medicare payment at 65 until Social Security is received at 70
My wife and I chose to wait until 70 to collect Social Security. We just signed up for Medicare supplemental plans. I understand, based on our annual AGI, that we willed be charged a monthly fee for Medicare by government. This fee is usually... — read more
How Do You Move Up In HSE?
I think this is a good question. DP created several rules on how to move up in the HSE organization. Bascially, what jobs do you need to have completed in order to move to the next leadership position. It was an excellent process that was well... — read more
CIP?
So when does brass tell us CIP rates??
Chevron has 58 jobs posted on internet (google chevron jobs)??
Why??? I just got laid off and now see this??? Do they know what they are doing?
Chevron - Preemployment Screening
Does Chevron do preemployment screening for corporate positions (non field)? If so, what type of screening? I’ve spent some time in Colorado through the pandemic. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Mine arrived
Arrived today! so far so good Next envelope I'm waiting for is 2020 W2, hopefully the severance pay out is not included. Then the ESIP and Pension after that
New Administration
With Biden’s shutting down the Keystone Pipeline and fracking, what will this mean for Chevron in the short and long term? I’m now fearful this is the start of the demise of our industry and regretting not jumping ship during Transformation. — read more
Severance
Anyone get their severance yet? I signed my release on December 26, just to make sure I would get it paid out in 2021. January 7 came and went and I didn't get it but I would usually see my paycheck in my account on Jan 6. When I didn't get... — read more
2021 PSG Salary Ranges
Does anyone know the 2021 salary ranges/CIP/LTIP by PSG? I am a legacy Noble hire and I am trying to understand this new system, but its very confusing to be quite honest.
When will LJ retire?
Am i the only one asking myself when the madness will end? Chevron's top spokesman..(can we even say that) throwing out their weekly emails regarding the most recent garbage spewed from the media? Let's get back to selling oil LJ.
Structural Increase
Can anyone share what the structural increase for each CO was this year?
CEMREC? more like CEM-WRECK
Prioritizing individual gain over what is best for the company, nepotism and corruption run rampant. Because of this the new CEMREC organization is more incapable than ever before.
Pension timing and options
Is there a fixed time that we need to start our pension after last day of employment? For rollover option, can we choose any fund manager for CVX retirement fund and Fidelity ESIP?
Retirement location
Non-native Texans (and others with wits), where will you relocate? We couldn’t get out of Houston fast enough. Between the ugly concrete, shocking weather, pickup trucks, and property taxes we had enough. Most retirees seem to move north and west... — read more
Workday Compensation Change Data
Has anyone checked Workday Compensation Change information to see what a promotion would look like? Go to: Workday > Personal Information > About Me > Job > Worker History I see my 'Compensation Change' for 2020 is listed but no $ value... — read more
Vision coverage
For those that are on Cobra......is vision still part of the coverage?
Will severance payment affect unemployment benefits?
I received my severance package but I am still unemployed now. How should I report it, income?
Severance Package
Submitted my release paper a week before Xmas. With 7 days revocation, I believe the Dec 2020 payroll has passed. Interestingly, I received the payment today. So is the payout consider as 2020 or 2021?
New Year New Reorg?
Why do I get the feeling it’s the same Noble sh*t show all over again? No management direction, no job description and no real job duties. Are we about to be reorganized again? Same bat show, same bat channel.