For those who got laid off in 2015, do you actually get any information about what percentage your group got, or do you just get a check?
Dear Ryan, please fix L48 before continuing to give them the majority of what little capital we have.
Our competitors are running circles around us while we over design everything and pretend we're better than everyone. EF is by far the worst but constantly rewarded as though they're the best. And what's up with the central L48 groups (finance... — read more
Bogus Performance Ratings...
I am used to rounding the unworthy up to a 1 or a 2 because your so and sos neighbor or kid etc...thats typical around here but this year they seemed to have rounded everyone in the SJBU down and even pissed on the good ones ...interesting!
100% of WCBU being sold?
Rumour has it that ALL of WCBU is going. Anyone have any info?
BARTLESVILLE IS FINISHED!!!
premier bought the Bartlesville lab equipment. Data is being moved to the cloud. Any high tech data center will be able to access data and takeover as COP emergency response center. Everything inbedding Bartlesville into COP operations is unraveling... — read more
WCBU Exit Stage Left?
How many of you currently in the WCBU are planning on leaving once VCIP has been paid-out?
It's still happening, just more quietly
Got a call from a former colleague last week. Told me the "COP layoff machine finally caught up to him" and he and another person in his group were let go two weeks ago. Layoffs are still happening, just at a pace well below the 500-person level that... — read more
% increase on vcip for performance review score?
Work in Australia for Conoco. Can anyone tell me if vcip % is increased if u score better than a 3 on performance yearly review score
Any word on how the Eagle Ford is doing? The Kenedy, TX office in particular.
Any word on how the Eagle Ford is doing? The Kenedy, TX office in particular.
VCIP
When is VCIP being paid out!
H1B replacing americans in IT
Why are they laying off so many employees (99% american citizens) and hiring H1B contractors in IT. We need policies to protect american citizens from this influx of cheap labor.
Is morale good anywhere?
I use to enjoy my job and was happy to come to work; lately I wonder if the paycheck is really worth the misery. I don't see any significant change coming that will make a difference. Is there still somewhere in the company with rewarding, value... — read more
OSBU Leaders
Why are they so bad?
We do not need BARTLESVILLE!!! Shut BARTLESVILLE down and move those tasks to Houston!
Yes! Get rid of Bartlesville it is a awful place that lost it's purpose! Isolated, outdated, and a detriment to moral and our company! BARTLESVILLE is full of alcoholics and meth heads! SHUT BARTLESVILLE DOWN! CLOSE BARTLESVILLE NOW!
2016 VCIP
is there any info about VCIP? Can those let go last Sep get VCIP? Please share what you know! Thanks!
What's going on in Alaska's exploration org?
Lot of changes in the last few weeks. Did our leader really retire, or were they pushed out? Why did someone who was only in her job a few weeks just get pulled into a management role?
Close Bartlesville!
Shut Bartlesville down now!
Well, it's over.
The severance pay has hit the bank so I can say whatever the hell I want about this company with little fear of retribution. In reality, it was a pretty damn good 35+ years. Mind you, there were down turns, layoffs, the too often worry about your... — read more
What's next?
No, really, what's the next shoe to drop?
Well, it's over
The severance pay has hit the bank so I can say whatever the hell I want about this company with little fear of retribution. In reality, it was a pretty damn good 35+ years. Mind you, there were down turns, layoffs, the too often worry about your... — read more
Planning and Growth Chaos
If you want a feel for the future of the company, consider: The company is on its 3rd VP of BD, 3rd VP of planning, and 3rd economics manager in three years. This churn is a bellwether of lack of simple planning intelligence, lack of successful... — read more
So... you guys really believe this "COP is screwed" stuff huh?
Sorry to break it to you, but the company will be alive and well long after your grandkids are pushing daisies. If you don't like it - LEAVE. Your incessant b--ching is going to get you nowhere. Don't get me wrong, I'm one of you and I've dealt with... — read more
Your vacation has been gutted silently if you plan on leaving after VCIP
You used to earned all your vacation on the first of January. However, the locking has changed and you now accrue 25% of your vacation every quarter. You may be able to use your whole 3-5 weeks, but if you terminate, you only get 25% in the first... — read more
SS COPtanic...the unsinkable independant?
So have we hit the iceberg? Are we at 45 degrees? Are we at 90 degrees to the waterline? Are we at 90 degrees and the ship just broke in half? Are we rapidly sinking to the bottom and management just took all the life rafts? I am sure we hit the... — read more
Let us transfer from Bartlesville to Houston ASAP!
We can't stand it any longer. We can't wait a year to find out! Let's go ahead and get it over with and we can help move to EC4 later. Let's start shutting Bartlesville down and transferring us out of here before the managers lay us all off!
PAB Status
What is the current status/future of the PAB (Panhandle Anadarko Barnett)?
What happens to a company where the ultimate goal/achievement of all the employees is to become a manager?
You never find oil You are bottom quartile exploration You never know how to drill wells You dont know how to develop fields You dont know how to do proper financial reviews Your stock price performs miserably Your upper management lies to Wall... — read more
Wasteful Use of Titles
It goes; manager; supervisor; specialist; lead; then actual person who does the work. Lead I mean really why do you need specialist and leads if you are good management then they should all be specialized and able to lead themselves they are adults... — read more
Managers/Supervisors/Leads in OSBU
Why are there so many leads/supervisors/managers in OSBU?
Transparency
Why would you want to true transparency? Why would you want to know who we are being sold to or when it will happen? Why would you want to know in a timely manner about whether you have to find a new place to live school for your children homecare... — read more
FYI Worker bees SGL 21 and up get automatic 1's as their ranking
Please bring this up during your yearly reviews...please also mention how no management ever gets laid off. 💩📺 of a company we work for anymore I want to get a 1 for raking up billions in debt.
Is ALL of WCBU in Canada being sold?
What's the deal? Anyone else hearing the same?
Stock Buyback
I've read that there will be a stock buyback as well as asset sales and more layoffs. In addition there hasn't been a raise given for 2 years and layoffs are a constant water cooler topic. I understand a buyback can help the stock price, but seems... — read more
COP should divest EC4 & EC3, sell Conoco Center, remove all accounting & engineering duties from Lower 48 BUs and relocate all to Bartlesville!
We know we need to lower cost and improve the way the company is run and this course of action would do that. Phillips 66 could help us transition to a better company. Getting rid of all those wankers in Houston would be a big improvement... — read more
Outrageous CEO Payment & Perks
http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/the-most-outrageous-ceo-salaries-and-perks/ss-AAlWhSo?li=BBnb7Kz Note number 5 on the list. Ridiculous