I am thankful for my new job and the opportunity to work on challenging projects again. I am thankful I have a boss who actually is trained in what I do and can offer input into what I do. I am thankful for no more micro breaks. I am thankful for no... — read more 

http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/northshore/2015/11/25/upcoming-chevron-layoffs-could-affect-covington-office/76379430/

What is the status on the sale of properties in the GOM. Nothing has been announced in the town hall meetings in the GOM BU .

Anyone noticed lately how the number of views on each post is reducing, and each post and response now has an ID? Personally, I don't care who is looking at or watching me, as anyone found on our property at night will be found there in the morning... — read more 

american horror story #blackfridayin3words

Here it is @EATsJmj

This is amazing, $7 Trillion - Saudi Aramco, officially the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, most popularly known just as Aramco (formerly Arabian-American Oil Company) is a Saudi Arabian national petroleum and natural gas company based in Dhahran, Saudi... — read more 

Not that interesting, but here it goes anyway - oil prices inched up over the last week, WTI futures were at $41.59 per barrel and Brent was at $44.50 per barrel. As a reminder, a year ago, WTI was at slightly over $75, and Brent was at $77. In... — read more 

Please post your comment here on whether you will take your pension payout as a Lump Sum or an Annuity and why you prefer it that way.

Someone please post

Hearing reports of many being sent back home. Poor babies will have to be without servants, cars, expensive schools and lots of other liberal allowances and benefits. Still not enough is being done to save costs by cutting back on nonessential... — read more 

On surface It's calm here for a while since RAE layoff in Aug this year. BP's are being let go like crazy but for employees SJV Leaders are denying any second RAE, ROM or retirement packages. However there are lot of rumors in workforce about backend... — read more 

Any news on layoffs in West Texas, specifically Sterling City? I'm working in electrical, making good money, have an associates deg, won some awards, trying to see if they'll let me keep my job. Gotta love this place to want to stay so bad

Why would anyone talented in IT work at an oil company anyway? The money is in new tech, not the flawed environment of chevron. The behaviors, culture and environment lend to group think, fear, big talk and little progress. there is no sense of... — read more 

Due to what my job is(not with Chevron) I tend to hear about some layoffs sometimes a little before they happen but I dont have the all the Knowledge of how Chevron is broken down, I know they have Business Units within Op-Co's but I dont know which... — read more 

High level gossip coming out of San Ramon on Thursday, Nov 19 suggests the Chevron Pension Benefits and the ESIP 401k company match will be reduced if by the beginning of the 2nd quarter 2016, our cash flow position is still at risk. All this to not... — read more 

Can anyone post the new org chart for GOMBU?

What about CPChem? PLENTY of slackers needing culling. Do THEY get to share in this? Or, are the cheap feedstocks saving their worthless a.s.s.e.s?

Where do I start. I am so effing tired of it for all the reasons bellow. I am so tired to even write in full or intelligent sentences. I am French, f*** it, I can do this. A bit drunk too , for wasting 10 years here. What started this? A disgusting... — read more 

The fact is for the past 7 to 8 years Chevron's poor management team has handled every issue or problem with the same answer - HIRE MORE PEOPLE! Now their inability to solve problems, be creative, and delivery on commitments has come home to roost... — read more 

Chevron to continue large budget cuts in PZ operations in 2016. Cuts will included further reductions of activity and personnel. There are on going activities at the management level to determine to minimum number of personnel required to fulfill... — read more 

Has anyone that was a part of the August RAE exercise received their severance yet? Also I heard they changed it to a years pay instead of the 2 weeks X years for service, any truth to those rumors?

If you have been unexpectedly let go, you are probably feeling a broad mix of anger, frustration, sadness, and disappointment. But, perhaps also some small relief that there is a a lot about Chevron that you no longer have to endure, and that's what... — read more 

How much do they cost us? On a per worker basis assuming a family of four with two elementary/high-school kids?

I've been here since April 2015 - you guys keep me entertained and informed. Often I have to sift though junk but it's well worth it. Thanks for this page - LOVE

What the f happened to the Bigfoot tendons? We were all supposed to be rolling in dividends and all we read is how that project team fed the cat on that one. What happened?

How many extra billions do you have to spend to get your work done? How many times do you have to strike because you don't have enough ice cream flavours in the kitchen? How many extra flights back home do you need for pet bereavement? The rest of us... — read more 

Are you prohibited from getting a job during your 2 months of additional pay. If you obtain a job during your 2 months of pay will you still get your severance.

When is the posting of jobs suppose to begin for the GOM? How many jobs does a person have to post for, if your job is not on the Organizational chart? When is the ROM suppose to be complete and the 1st 350 exit?? Approximately when is the last day... — read more 

Do you guys know if this is still going on? Has it stopped?

When can we expect cuts to begin? What do you think, how many people will be laid off?

Can someone help me understand this situation. The leaders of the company are paid big bucks (millions) as they are supposed to foresee situations and move the big ship. They make the big decisions on what business we need to be in etc. But when... — read more 

All Shelf assets will be sold. 350 employees terminated in 2016 (represents about 20% of employees as of end of 2015). More terminated when remainder of Shelf is sold. Likely to eventually merge with DWEP when the "time is right."

Is one package more favorable then the other? Are there work restrictions or an age requirement with a retirement package?

What sort of layoffs to expect in the new year? 6000, and that is 10% of the work force, is not a small number.