Just kidding! But it is a rumor! Any word?
Chevron layoff threads are so civil!
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RE: We're Hiring
If you held an operator position at chevron, please do not apply, as you are a worthless piece of shit. Unless you want to clean toilets....??
We're Hiring
Looking for people that need work. Please apply before you lose your job at chevron. If you do not apply in a timely manner, you may be subject to unemployment.
The downturn is over
A rally in energy-company shares propelled U.S. stock indexes today. It's all over. Once everyone surrenders (that has happened last month) and all hope is lost, the downturn is over.
Trump on Foreign Worker Visas
BNN: The media has been filled with stories about companies flying in low-wage H-1B workers to replace American workers in tech jobs. Adding insult to injury, these American workers have been forced to train their replacements. If you were President... — read more
7K Article
http://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/30/the-associated-press-chevron-cutting-up-to-7000-jobs-as-oil-profits-shrink.html
Requesting to be left standing...
Has many people in other Business Units requested to be left standing and received it even if their job was on the new organizational chart?
New GOM
As I posted on another line, by the end of 2016 GOM will have exactly 3 (three) producing facilities. You can speculate all day on the office in Covington, employee headcounts etc. but the math is very simple and simplistic, how much infrastructure... — read more
Can someone shed light on why we heavily remain in CA?
Are we really serious about cutting costs? I bet there are tremendous savings there if independently audited. Do you trust upper management saying that's where we need to remain in a high operating and tax environment?
Contractors
There has been a rumor that Chevron is cutting all office contractors. Is there any truth to this?
50% Out
Since the year 2000, 50% of fortune 500 companies have either been bought out or went bankrupt
Chevron Cuts 2016 Budget by 25% - Layoffs to Follow
OK, so the news about budget cuts are official now - I'll be 25% less and you can expect that this results in 12.5% cut in headcount. The other 12.5% will come from less capital spent, so we have the numbers. I am suspecting that since we'll have... — read more
GOM Sale News?
What is up with the GOM property sale? Can the buyer deliver the goods?
How many people got laid off in San Ramon Area?
Looking to buy a home in San Ramon area, do you think it is better to wait?
would you take a job with chevron at this point?
I completed 2 internships at ETC (geosciences) and should be graduating in the spring. Expecting a letter in the next few days informing me of the hiring decision. If an offer is extended, would you even take it? With the announcement of 6000 more... — read more
Is severance 1 week per year of service or 2 weeks?
Now that 7000 are to be cut, that is about one in 8 chance of getting laid off.
Chevron to Cut 6000-7000 Employees
There is a breaking news story on CNBC about Chevron cutting 6000-7000 employees. It is a developing story. Next week will be interesting, in a bad kind of way.
Chevron to cut workforce by 6,000 to 7,000
http://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/30/chevron-to-cut-workforce-by-6000-to-7000.html
There was always something funny about the 'We Lead' campaign...
This was something that promised great interest among many internationally. However, while it was launched with great fervor, it was supported with virtually nothing. Now we know the true meaning of 'We Lead'. Yes, We Lead, alright. We Lead eager... — read more
Round 3 gets the shaft when HR figures out they screwed up on the 60 day notice. WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act)
HR figured out that round 3 would get 2016 vacation added to their layoff package, so they moved the notification up 2 weeks to once again screw the lower salary grades. Round 1 and 2 received their 60 day notice the same week as those told they had... — read more
Town Hall Meeting on Nov 2 (Monday)
There is suppose to be a meeting for (I think) MCBU at downtown Houston Doubletree Hotel. I will be watching for the cars parked outside 1400 Smith this week.
There will be more layoffs
It is just a question of exactly when. Just as Chevron was least prepared for this downturn, it is also now most complacent and laid back about staff cutbacks. But it will all catch up soon. There is no free lunch.
Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) has an ominous warning for the oil-field service industry and its investors.
Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) has an ominous warning for the oil-field service industry and its investors. When the company peers into its admittedly cloudy crystal ball, it doesn't see oil and gas activity levels in North American land nor pricing... — read more
Oil Downturn is Over
Much of this downturn has been driven purely by sentiment, so even once the supply/demand numbers start to balance again the industry will need cheerleaders like this to help sway opinion. As much as the media will try to convince us that this is... — read more
Filing for unemployment benefits?
Just curious if anyone is planning to do this or if it is prohibited due to receiving a severance?
Signing up for COBRA via ADP if you were laid off from Chevron
Please note that if you sign the release form, Chevron would pay their portion (as when you were an employee) for 6 months, and it will show on the COBRA form. You also have the option of selecting other health care options (e.g., UHC Option 1, etc.)... — read more
What's our severance? Just received release forms via fed ex.
I expected to get numbers in the mail on what would be paid out.
2016 Open Enrollment. What is Chevron's contribution towards our medical plans next year?
I received my Open Enrollment booklet in the mail and I checked the Benefits Connection website online, but I don't see anywhere how much Chevron's contribution will be for the PPO Option 2 Plan. Can someone tell me what the contribution is for "You... — read more