I've never been more productive than when working from home. Replying to emails outside of working hours, working on projects in the evenings or even over the weekend, working through my lunch... All of that stops once I'm forced back into the... — read more 

I’m among those who will be successfully attritioned by RTO.

Heard it here first, WFH is done Jan 1 - get those resumes ready or you are going to be doing double work for all the people who are going to quit the day after VCIP is paid out

Goal season is here. And once again I am considering the ridiculousness of the time we spend in managing and administering goals. In my experience, it isn't my goals that have driven me to a differential performance, it has only been the project that... — read more 

Will this annual traditional event continue? With all the talk of cost pressures, cost cutback and discretionary travel bans.. . . .I haven't seen a date for the annual symphony performance for Houston employees/families. Typically I can find this... — read more 

Get your resumes out on the street right now. Even if you heard that your job might be safe. No one is safe.

There are a lot of complaints about COP on this forum, but the same sentiment seems to be shared across the other major companies. Based on a compilation of advice, it is best to quit the industry.

COP employees seem pretty “relaxed” about the acquisition and aren’t concern about layoffs happening. I know MRO will take the brunt of the reduction but will COP also get hit as well? If so, will it likely be at the end of this year or beginning of... — read more 

Hello All, I have been an IT contractor at MRO for the past 13 years. Now that we will be acquired by COP, I was just curious if anyone has an idea on how COP handles contractors after acquisition? Are they typically let go or continued as... — read more 

What does compensation for an engineering manager look like? I’m at ExxonMobil currently making just over $325k a year so curious if it is worth applying to a job posting I see on your website.

Wonder why COP is buying MRI? Look at well count, bbl count and head count. Get ready to work lean COP.

The new micromanagers who came from Concho and Shell need to go! They are seriously the worst human beings in the company.

For those BUs that have already had their nxtgen rollouts, how is the aftermath? Have things gotten more efficient and simpler? Have workflows improved or resulted in less manual touches in the system? How have the results of deviating from all the... — read more 

I wonder how this will work since they have to 5 differnt locations

Why are they starting to roll out mandatory DEI training? Also, will they be applying equity to everyone, or do you have to identify certain ways to qualify for equity adjustments?

I've been working here a little less than a year and I'm trying to best understand how to move up and progress in my engineering career. How does the Houston office culture compare to Alaska and how does Alaska and Houston compare to Canada, Qatar... — read more 

I interviewed for a job in Texas and my status changed to "In Progress". What does that mean?

Has there been any talk of severance packages? Its my understanding that the Concho packages were actually pretty good when the companies joined. True or just rumors?

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/conocophillips-marathon-merger-layoffs-houston-19487097.php

Is this company really as bad as what’s posted here? What are plusses and minuses?

A lot was said about Eagleford and Bakken so i suspect that's where we may see some realignment. How about Alaska? Serious answers only please. Like alot of others on this site, I have a family to feed and am worried.

I’m assuming it will be after the deal closes, like with Concho. But is anyone hearing anything different? How bad will it be this time?

We all knew it was coming eventually. 3 years after the last one, here comes another. Hope you didn’t get too unpacked and comfortable. And for you Concho newbs, welcome to Thunderdome. You’re about to find out what SPIRIT values are really all... — read more 

Excuse me but your company has not achieved anything since it IPO-ed 10 years ago, how much do you want for a sinking ship made of manure? Thanks Su-kers and Here Comes the Axe!

What does it take to get fired around here? It seems to more incompetent you are, the less likely you are to be fired (I suppose due to risk of those people being more likely to bring a lawsuit. . .speculating). With that being said, are there any... — read more 

Shell employee here, those of yall who moved from Shell to COP (or another supermajor to COP), how do you like it? How is the work, how is the pay?

Anyone else noticing how often people are getting sick? Seems to be a major uptick here in the office with people continually coming down with something.

Thoughts on categorizing employees into pie charts? How is this helping the company?

Think this would have ever happened here in Houston? COP Alaska, we continue to disappoint. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2024/04/11/former-anchorage-police-officer-found-guilty-in-conocophillips-embezzlement/

lol, from a COP job posting: "We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. ....We... — read more 

Thoughts on the new PTO policy announced today?

Any one else worried about the two prominent ex-Concho resignations and what that means for Midland and culture generally? Rumor is they both left for the same reasons… disagreement with cultural direction and HR. Someone tell the ELT this is an... — read more 

What is going on with all the additional security in the mornings around parking garages? Lots of watchful eyes when I am pulling in everyday is a bit creepy

Are the job openings posted to the public actually open to people outside of COP. I am a highly qualified candidate (never have trouble getting interviews elsewhere), but I have never heard back from COP regarding my persistent applications, even... — read more 

Left the company Nov 2023 voluntarily. Will I still get a vcip check in mail?

Any revelations? Reactions?

Curious as to what are the benefits of differential rating? Any additional VCIP payout or stock for the 1s and 2s?