Thank you OPEC
Structure Fire at Chevron Park in San Ramon - 12/12/2016 9:37:16 AM
Anybody have any details on this?
Oil Price Isn't The Only Thing That's Dropped
Glass door employees choice for the 50 best places to work had Chevron at number 5 in 2015 and not even on the list for 2016 or 2017. What happened to Human Energy? Ha!!
Retention problems
Losing people left and right! Permian the worst
Another Budget Cut
Chevron announced this morning that E&P will be cut 15% from 2016 levels. Affected areas are Kazakhstan, Australia and the Permian basin. Cuts are necessary due to continued market pressure. You know what will happen next. Good luck, you are going to... — read more
Merger if BU's
It has been confirmed that DWEP and GOM will have some areas combined into one BU
Correct Way To Lay Off
No one likes layoffs and most companies are sensitive to the process – for both the people who are impacted and for the position of the organization. Human Resources does a decent job of providing guidance on the policies and procedures for managers... — read more
Another great example of "The Chevron Way" -- Courtesy of DWEP
Never mind the losses that CVX has been taking (any positive earnings is due to asset liquidations and what not, so let's not debate that), never mind the fact that forced ranking (unfair at best) is shoved down the throats of the slaves, and the 10%... — read more
Did Houston just block FB and Twitter on the CVX network?
Wasting money on HODOERS hats and organic bags and now this definitely isn't helping an already low morale.
Contract operators filling in for laid off operators.
The laid of operators have been gone since March in cymric. These contractors are paid less, but have the same responsibilities as their predecessors. They do lock out tag outs and issue out work permits. As far as I know this is only happening in... — read more
OPEC production cut deal
Start of good times for the industry? Giddy up!
Gorton woes...again
http://oilpro.com/post/28908/chevron-temporarily-halts-production-unit-australia-lng-plant?utm_source=DailyNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_term=2016-11-30&utm_content=Article_7_txt
June 2016 layoffs in Bakersfield, ca
Can anyone tell me if Bakersfeildd employees laid off in June 2016 have or will receive any fraction of their inventive bonuses? What was the typical severance package?
Any news about SASBU Houston office?
Will the Houston office be closed in March? Does everyone need apply jobs in spring ESP or ROM?
Major Layoffs at Saudi Aramco today
Check out the discussion at: https://www.thelayoff.com/saudi-aramco
Almost time for the post Christmas cuts! Welcome Santa Chevron!
Going to be quick this time. Just a couple weeks of deliberation when the date is set and people will be let go.
Lump Sum Payment
If your lump sum payout date is Dec 1st, does Chevron credit the money on the 1st or will it be sometime in the month of December ?
Chevron Layoffs 2017
This is going to be a short note, a very short one - I heard there will be layoffs in our corporate office in San Ramon.
Anyone else sick of the brown nosers who come to work in corporate kneepads?
Glorified b--ch boys/hoes s---ing up to their boss... Where's your dignity?
What is your fondest Chevron memory?
I had quite a few so it is hard to pick a favorite. I worked in one of the European offices for a while and we had a very generous entertainment budget, even for in-house visitors. I remember my boss laughing at an eye-watering dinner bill and then... — read more
Big Foot engineering in the Feed, is now changing their design, after equipment was purchased and installed and commissioned. sounds like Gorgon
since the lost of 6 of the tendons to install the Big Foot project 2015, the Platform has been sitting dock side at Corpus Christi, Texas. Now they have redesigning going on $$$$$ to go back to a water injection system instead of an ESP pump driven... — read more
PZ Dispute
The rumors from Kuwait camp are that there is a resolution coming soon. Any truth to that?
What about those who must do the laying off?
I've had to lay off and transfer staff last year and this year. Business is slow, profit-wise. I got to choose how many and who but my recommendations were scrutinized all the way to the top of the operating company. Nobody takes this lightly and it... — read more
Chevron Federal Credit Union Rates
Appears that Chevron Federal Credit union offers some of the best savings rates for a Brick and Mortar Bank. 0.8 Percent for a Savings Account with at least 2.500 Dollars. Does anyone know of better or even comparable rates ? I know Big national... — read more
Wolfcamp Shale Opinions
What are your thoughts?
Another ROM in spring or...?
Or happy days will be here again? Chevron stock steaming ahead contrary to all the gloom and doom. So may be we are good?
New retiree medial plan enrollment rules
I did receive the Chevron "investing in your health" document awhile back which mentioned the changes in retiree medial plan enrollment rules for retirees and dependents. It said more details would be sent in September however I am not yet on... — read more
Amazon to get rid of its Hunger Games approach to force ranking of employees
I just read an article on Yahoo that Amazon is changing its forced rankings of employees. They call it the Hunger Games approach to performance ranking. I wish Chevron would do the same thing. Pitting employees against each other is terrible for... — read more
2017 Chevron Retiree Healthcare Plans
I was laid off last June and will be off subsidized COBRA on January 1. I am 58 and have a spouse and 2 children to support. I have 36 years of service and qualify for 100% Chevron medical contributions and I was planning to move onto a Chevron... — read more
is Chevron as bad or worse?
"ExxonMobil Is Digging Its Own Grave" http://finance.yahoo.com/news/exxonmobil-digging-own-grave-150000943.html
Pension lump sum timing
Already retired from Chevron and working elsewhere, time has come for me to take the pension lump sum. A December payout has the lowest interest rates, and thus largest lump sum, used in the calculations since at least 2003. With the 0.1% increase in... — read more
Employee Survey
Been a month and still no results. The feedback must have been horrible.
Tracking Status : Delivered to Agent ?
When I sent some paper work to Chevron HR service PO box via certified mail, the tracking status says delivered to Agent, anyone know what that means ?
Why did you get laid off?
The news today reports only about 15% of US oilfield workers have lost their jobs in the current slump. That means 85% have stayed fat and happy. For those of you on the far side of the mountain, what do you think led you there? What tips do you have... — read more
Crude Oil Price Dropping - Again
As I write this, the price of crude oil is $43.73, down 93 cents. It was $51.60 on October 19. There will be no permanent agreement on a production freeze or cutback among major oil producing countries. Many recent news articles are projecting the... — read more
Covington closing this year!
Just heard they will be closing the doors this year at Covington
Why the dislike of helping others - medical care
This is not CVX specific (so no doubt some sad twat will chastise me for that...), however in a number of posts I detect a resentment towards those who have not achieved the stereotypical success admired by many - namely accumulation of material... — read more
Retired and pension options
I am getting ready to move my pension what are the pros and cons of leaving it with Vanguard. I am taking a lump sum. If you are under 59.5 have you done a 72T. I have had my 401K managed by Vanguard. Have you found better rates and options out... — read more