After making it through the esp I reliaze CVX let go off some essential personnel and kept some that could be replaced. I could have seen some kept before me but got let go. It is a damn shame. Almost wish I just got a package at this point.

Now that everyone has had some time for the enormity of what has happened to you to sink in, what are your plans? You have no doubt searched the internet and have confirmed your own thoughts that therè are next to zero job openings for your own... — read more 

Layoffs of local and repatriated locals will begin June. Expect this will be large. No drilling in the next 2-3 years. Gorgon is in the sh-- and Wheatstone well on the way to a repeat. D&C, exploration and subsurface teams have huge headcount and... — read more 

Never been there but received as a gift by ESP. Any suggestions or comments are most welcome.

Has anyone been in touch with them yet ? I registered and all I got was some online videos and FAQs. Aren't they supposed to assign a 'personal career coach' to you ? I have heard from friends who had dealt with other such companies that they were... — read more 

Going to stay positive and keep moving forward after getting let go. I found some new resources and have interviews lined up. Just wanted to share what's working for me to help with the interviews. http://fms.nu/interview

D Jefferson, you're the reason I am unemployed. I know exactly your specific feedback on me and I have insiders. You know who I am. If the "future leader" sh-- went to your head let me remind you that karma is a bitch and one day this reverse racist... — read more 

What a f---ing joke.

The 2015 Chevron Annual Report just out this week. For the laid off employees who toiled for the last 20 or 40 years building up the company and had million of dollars of shares, we had a great stake in the future of this company. Now we have all the... — read more 

Isn't it time to stop the charade, and shut down San Ramon and move to Houston? With all the people let go in Houston, there is plenty of room. There is no advantage to being a California company.

HERE ARE THE BIG OIL AWARDS I've been watching all your boards for a few months and here are the awards from first to worst (posted on all your boards) from Shell to Exxon to BP to Chevron. 1st Place - Chevron - The "Street Fighters with Big Balls... — read more 

Still there is hope in this category that I am in. Any comments?

Can you confirm that Chevron deducts the salary made during the last 60 days on the payroll (June 13) from the total amount of your eligible severance? If so, what does it matter if your termination date is a week or two earlier? You are still going... — read more 

read on internet this morning 655 more layoffs in Houston,,,,if you work here hold on to your butts....1500 Louisiana st,,,,,1600 smith st.....and 2 at allen......these will start in june......good luck..

I am posting to this site in hopes that I may be able to help place you or someone that you know that is currently out of a job and looking for a new opportunity. We specialize in staffing contract employees for the following disciplines: Subsea... — read more 

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/10/opinion/sunday/congratulations-youve-been-fired.html

I heard that DWEP headcount stayed pretty much the same after the ESP but does anyone know how many Ddwep folks were left standing with hundreds of expats and folks from other BUs applying for DWEP positions? How many petroleum techs / engineers were... — read more 

Has anyone else seen this communication? I did just a few hours ago. It'seems wave after wave after wave. Target of 45%.

CVX continues to add to its problems and liability. Joint operating agreement gives operator liability only when Gross negligence and willful misconduct of senior supervisory personnel. CVX continues to layoff qualified LNG personnel and repatriate... — read more 

What can you tell me about the Midland/Odessa area? I will be moving there soon, and would like to get a little info on the place. This is my first move with Chevron, and I am a little confused about how/if relocation assistance is handled. When I... — read more 

I really hated having to wait most of Thursday for my appointment with HR and a manager. The entire experience really sucked and there was no empathy. No explanation either ... I know I was more than qualified for my job as well as the three other... — read more 

I am getting a bit tired of all the folks posting how after 30+ good years they are so happy to be laid off with a year of severnce and that they can't wait to kick back and enjoy retirement. Most of us who were laid off are probably in there 40s and... — read more 

Pretty quiet on the message board today. This is probably the first layoff for most of the people who were cut on Thursday. This is the 2nd wave, the first being last fall. There is a 3rd planned for later this year. Not everyone let go has 30 plus... — read more 

In the GOMBU they had to bring very high educated professionals from other states and countries because they couldn't find a local smart one whit in the city to do the job. Now, they are offering the jobs to locals that are "friends" of the managers... — read more 

Chevron had to make room for the 334 H1B visa workers they hired who are making an avg of $125k. http://h1bdata.info/index.php?em=CHEVRON+CORPORATION&job=&city=&year=All

I was fortunate enough to make the cut and stay employed after the ROM selection! After34 years with Chevron I am thankful to keep my job. I understand why those who were left standing are mad, disappointed, etc.,, Chevron provides a great pay and... — read more 

After 25 years with CVX, I was totally Chevronized, and my family too. Initially I felt betrayed and confused. Slowly I came to realize that CVX treated me quite well after all i.e. above average pay, good health and other benefits, international... — read more 

I was "let out" in 2003... yes.. 13 years ago.. at age 50... WITHOUT a 4 year degree.... scary times... but... it was ME... I was in charge of my future... took 10 months off intentionally... time to heal my head... get CVX out of my blood... best... — read more