I am on vacation in Barcelona and have not seen anything in my email on the San Ramon update. I keep hearing that we are shutting that office down sooner than later but I cant confirm. If anyone has an update, I would like to hear it. I am on a... — read more 

Any news on when McKinsey will depart so we can all get back to work? It would sure be nice to focus on work instead of meeting with them daily simply so they can provide our leadership with a fictitious projection for savings. I no longer even try... — read more 

Is it just me or are you starting to envy those who are leaving? I’m supposed to be relieved that I still have a job but…I’m not. Something is really wrong with the way they did this last layoff. A lot of old timers got the axe. This pension I’m... — read more 

Subject: Strategic Excellence Through Incompetence: A Tribute to Our Leadership Icons To: All Remaining Employees From: Office of Executive Gaslighting Date: Whenever We Feel Like It Dear Valued Headcount, As we enter Q4 of our... — read more 

MG is coming for your pension. Total comp is also going to be based more on “performance.” Aka, your mgr will have even more impact on your comp.

MN is such a great guy who cares so much about us all! His genuine concern for us all is absolutely heartwarming. I just want to say to MN that we all care for him as much as he cares for us and we want to send the same message to him that he send to... — read more 

Who is a bigger P O S MW or MN? For the fellow Brits out there, who's the bigger bell end?

What do we think about HR selections?

As the dust settles on this cluster fu-k of a reorg, I can’t help but think back to Agile. Remember when that was going to save everything? And how performative people proclaimed its benefits, even if it was just a “mindset”? And yet - when was the... — read more 

Well after 13.5 years of loyal service including 2 moves halfway across the United States I was unlucky this time and got left standing. I remember when I got hired I was told during on boarding that I had essentially won the lottery and that I can... — read more 

Anyone else not get their severance payment on time? I signed the final paperwork on September 4 and was expecting final payment on September 22. No payment received.

I was fortunate to get a job in the last wave, although it was nothing that I had applied for. The only information I have on the role is the few lines of generic description that I was sent after the fact. I don't even know who my boss is. Again... — read more 

Are we just watching the clock count down? Putting forth our all for an end date in sight? Stiff upper lip and hoping Mama might want us again?

There were talks of doom and gloom but word of mouth didn’t seem operations was affected very much if at all?

Train people in India/Engine.” Translation…”here’s your rope, now, go make your noose and when training is complete we’ll meet you at the gallows to hang you.” This company and its current CEO has NO MORALS. If you’re fooled by the old days when... — read more 

Chevron is full of toxic people who are lazy and if you’re a hard worker and go against the grain you get fired. Toxic a-s employees and employer

Did other locations get meetings invites for relo?

Anyone got the scoop on what they’re going to say about San Ramon?

I’ll never get why some people act like they’re chained to one company. You're not. Not a single one of us is. If you’re miserable, update your resume, practice your pitch, and start applying elsewhere. No job owns you and there’s always another... — read more 

Let’s discuss the shale and tight post reorg mess. Over two months in following wave 1 and people still don’t know what is going on with workflows with minimal guidance from leadership because they don’t know. Folks at the working level are doing... — read more 

Anyone notice in 1400 the sign saying "Inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers and problem solvers" and think like everything else our leaders are tone deaf? Do they mean inspiring the next generation of Indian Engineers?

Does anyone know the pay scale for Chevron compressor mechanics? I’m currently at XOM and make a little less than $75 an hour, but I was wanting to know how that compared to Chevron.

As the title states, how are you folks fairing? Are you counting down the days? Received offer of permanent employment? Teaching ENGINE?

Anyone going to actually listen to or go to MW's town hall? What will his messaging be? Will he address the terrible state the company is in? We he finally leave and hopefully finish the Chevron Dark Ages?

Hess received orientation on PDC this morning - where we will have a Chevron employee representing us during the selection process by sending them a CV and having a quick 30 minute meeting. Question: has PDC already happened for Chevron - or is the... — read more 

I’m seeing many resignations on LinkedIn following the selections. I’m seeing teams recruiting externally for data scientists after layoffs. I’m hearing of unqualified people, with no background in data science, being given positions, whilst... — read more 

Our ranting and ravings, mine included, have subsided. Are we tired, ambivalent, still working through the results? I myself am not looking forward to dealing with the mess we will be left with.

Heard this from the HR slaves and also people close to functional leadership - there is another round coming within 18-24 months to further reduce “fat” - wow. Better luck next time jumping off this sinking ship of utter gloom and doom. The... — read more 

How was wave 2 outcome for you? Were you selected or left standing?

Subject: An Important Update on Our Path to Prosperity Dear Valued Employees, I hope this letter finds you well and brimming with the same unwavering commitment to excellence that has defined our collective journey. As you know, we recently made some... — read more 

While I’m sadden to not have gotten a role in my selection, I have learned that in round 2 a job has been saved outside of being applied. It hurts to learn the favoritism of upper management to save those that didn’t actually apply to their... — read more 

The reorg has dragged on so long, and conditions have gotten so bad, that some of us almost hope to be let go, and feel no relief when we aren’t. Clearly, nobody at the top gives two sh--s about how this drawn-out anxiety is grinding us down. On a... — read more 

Let’s talk about GOA exploration. Or rather, let’s talk about whatever this slow-motion implosion is pretending to be. Because calling it “exploration” at this point feels like calling a flat tire a transportation strategy. The whole thing is a... — read more 

The CES should be released. Its obvious MW is "So Vain, I bet he thinks this song is about him" and cant believe he's lost pretty much every employees respect. Its not us, its definitely you! Let's break up and you move out!

I hope this note finds you well, though I'm sure it won't. Team, As you know, our mission has always been to innovate, to disrupt, and to frankly, make a lot of money. To that end, I'm thrilled to announce a few exciting "synergy" and "optimization"... — read more 

Who already got a HR meeting invite today? Post it here.

Just imagine being laid off and having to deal with a job market that's incredibly hostile to employees. Yes, Chevron su-ks. It's not the company it once was. Working here is far from great. But at least you're working. A former coworker who was laid... — read more 

What’s going on with Buenos Aires support center? Will Chevron be able to sublease entire floors by contracting staff in support centers…how will the face to face and relationship between teams work out if your in different timezones, different... — read more