Serious question here and wanted to see what personnel from a major oil company think about this topic. I will throw in a disclaimer, I work for a major service company. The story of major service companies in our industry for the last 20 years has... — read more 

With oil prices picking up they may reduce layoffs from 30 % to 10%

Due to the pandemic. I'm not sh–ting you.

You become more vulnerable, less independent, more anxious, less entrepreneurial, more insecure, less curious. EOI aside, the real questions are: Can I really survive outside with what I know? Do I really know how to manage a project? Do I have... — read more 

Why are we still being charged via payroll deductions for transportation options when no one is commuting?

I wish I could be as confident as some of my coworkers who are not worried at all about potential layoffs. They think they are safe. They have years with the company, experience, knowledge...and they believe that makes them untouchable. I have the... — read more 

All. How many people have been told to not worry about the layoffs and "focus" on your work? The people that are making those statements are out of touch. They know they are safe just like the officials telling everyone that they need to stay at... — read more 

Anyone have insight? Best guess? Think before cool starts?

A horrible process that should not be able to continue at current oil price. Before COVID, these 2 day planning meetings would book up all the rooms in 1500 and 1400.

Does it include extra 2 months pay for Warn act or does it mean you have to work extra 2 months before exit? Does it include vacation payout or do you need to use your vacation before exit?

Capital budget is way, way down but there still a lot of high paid (PSG 27-28) managers, many of them expats, overlooking no exploration drilling. Most of the current budget goes to G&A, which is salary costs. Considering there is no, and will be... — read more 

What's going to happen to people that just started or have less than 2 years experience with the company? For some it will be their 1st time going through a downturn

I just read an article about layoffs with Occidental. I think it is interesting how they are handling it. “Interested employees can submit a resignation offer to Occidental through May 26, specifying the number of months of base salary that they... — read more 

The article: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/12/twitter-tells-employees-they-can-work-from-home-forever.html

Now that we know they're coming, how long do you think they'll keep us in suspense?

https://www.pipeliner.com.au/2020/05/11/chevron-to-cut-up-600-australian-jobs/ Chevron to cut up 600 Australian jobs Chevron Australia is planning cut 20–30 per cent of its Australian workforce, according to an internal memo seen by the... — read more 

Well, we will see on the 12th if we all have jobs or if the VP of HES resigns. A man is nothing if he doesn't keep his word. This will be how he is remembered when you look back on his career.

I opted for the EOI. Let us hope for the best.

I am currently on rotational assignment and just been told by phone that I will be repatriated to my home country (base) shortly. Anyone know what's the path forward?

Heard from the street that the new CTC org chart has been approved. Does anyone have a copy to show?

Any news on expat positions being reduced? I’m all for expatriates but at times like this, it’s fair to see expat positions significantly reduced. This potentially could save extra regular payroll positions.

The total number of oil/gas drilling rigs in the United States is expected to reach an all time low this week, below 404, reflecting data that goes back 80 years. Drillers have been cutting an average of 55 rigs per week since mid March. Total rig... — read more 

TPS numbers shared below are correct but Mike set a target not an absolute. These numbers are goals. We have to look at what comes out as a recommendation from the BUs. Granted they have to move fast. We also have to content with the potential... — read more 

So in our morning briefing today, I was able to look at the approved structures for TPS only and the target reductions for the BUs. Yes their are targets. I dont know why leaders have to lie about it. TPS looks like a cut of 25% up from 20% last... — read more 

In the name of diversity and inclusion, multiple white males are building their career. Only talk diversity, who cares about action. Even they make moves at the cost of diverse candidates. But, they get richly rewarded for shouting diversity slogan... — read more 

https://www.bloomberg.com./news/articles/2020-05-06/double-black-swan-hitting-texas-drags-down-the-rest-of-the-u-s

What are your thoughts? Chevron and Microsoft are best friends. Will Chevron follow?

I am employed in ETC. Last year my team was told that our jobs were being looked at for outsourcing to Manila. Will the company ever stop moving American jobs to Manila and bring them home to the US?

I hope the world watches to see if the CEO of Chevron will cut staff so he can make his friends richer by paying dividends? He should understand that the success of his company is the people.

Shell provides 3 weeks for each year worked.

I know that we are all facing imminent Layoffs but I am happy to acknowledge that my chances are relatively low and the HES department managers are addressing the issues with us in a very professional, transparent manner and are letting us know... — read more 

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/22/business/chevron-venezuela-oil-trump/index.html GOMBU FOR LIFE

The 8 reasons Chevron HES Leadership is failing: Failing to listen to those you lead Do you listen to your team members when they share information with you? Are you listening to what they tell you in meetings and appointments? And, do you care... — read more 

https://www.thelayoff.com/halliburton

Just got my papers Friday. 35 years for what?

I don’t know about you, but HES is worthless. Why are layoffs coming and this group of misfits still exist? You can move permits and paper work BS into more responsible business units.

Here is a cut and paste from a Bloomberg article this evening. Bottom line is that cutbacks = layoffs, in case some of you can't figure that out. Marathon oil cut 200 employees (10%) last Friday. (Bloomberg) – On the same day OPEC-style oil... — read more 

Good luck everyone. The EOI is certainly not a match for the US payroll employees. Might as well roll the dice and see what the selection event brings. HR must live in a different universe with the inability to do a cost benefit analysis. Why would... — read more 

Chevron's first 40 or so minutes of the post-earning conference call a total blank. No audio. No transcript. Then Mike Wirth at the end of it all says "we will launch an investigation into" the matter.