Bartlesville is an awful place to work in TV if you don't believe me and come and see it for yourself! I hope we all get transferred to Houston. At least we can go to professional football, baseball, and basketball games. There are a lot more... — read more 

Does anybody know when they will issue severance payments after signing the paper? Does the 7-day "reconsideration period" count from the date you signed the paper or the date it is received by COP? When will I get my money?

The direction and need are obvious, there would be a small expense to shut down Bartlesville but long-term benefits!

During layoffs lots of people who are bad at there job get let go and a lot of times good people get let go by our prosperous and esteemed leadership. Out of the ~300 who got let go that didn't deserve too initials please - dont be shy

Looks like end of oil is coming faster than I have expected. Feels good I got package for leaving. http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/germany-pushes-europe-ban-gas-diesel-cars/

Someone somewhere going to wake up to combining H64 and 30th street ? Fridays there are so wasteful...3 people in a building on fb does not make sense.

Any guesses on how the company did in Q3 - the winner gets some real toilet paper in their bathroom! I am thinking even if we lose another $1 billion or so our ELT will say we had a really strong performance, our cost of supply is on par with our... — read more 

After 40 years with CONOCOPHILLIPS I was laid off last year. I gave everything to this company and they drop me when I'm to old to go anywhere else and start over. They think it's ok to cut people and give them 60 weeks pay like it makes up for... — read more 

Surely Lower 48 is buying or selling something... but what???

It still looks like we're not getting back the free soda machines I guess...

This year cost of supply seems to be the corporate buzzword winner. Management must have said it about 100 times in the last analyst meeting. Previous winners were collaboration and accountability, among others. Any guesses? I am also interested in... — read more 

In the latest twist to what certainly can be described as insanely propped up paranoia, several employees report having seen a creepy clown walking the isles. This vile sadistic clown has caused uproar and panic leaving everyone to wonder; who's... — read more 

We can cut significant costs, improve our image, improve efficiency, by laying everyone off in Bartlesville and centralizing those jobs and functions to Houston. Why maintain a dead end accounting center hundreds of miles from any other company... — read more 

After 10 years and some great memories, its time to move to higher ground before the ship sinks, payout or no payout. Good luck to all of you that choose to stay. All I can say is life goes on and happiness does exist outside of CPC. It will be a... — read more 

36 years really did go by in a hurry. What did i learn about folks in that period of time? The majority of folks in my early career were stand up employees. We cared about our company and our jobs. Then during the late 90's we started getting the... — read more 

I love RL's spin on getting out of sponsoring the RR in 2018. 'This is an exciting opportunity that will enable the HSLR to use their expertise and resources to grow this Houston tradition'..... that's because COP's resources are tapped out..the next... — read more 

We know what Ryan said but the writing is on the wall, Bartlesville's time is limited! If you are here do you want out? I would like to transfer to Houston but my Supervisor isn't letting anyone go. If you are somewhere else in the company d you want... — read more 

McDonalds will be discontinuing its all day breakfast now that the 3rd round of layoffs is complete. However, IHOP and Denny's can be an option for those who want to upgrade just a tad.

Does any one know if they add up severance pay to regular pay to decide bonus pay next year

Hello, Does anyone know if your pre-elected 401K duduction will be taken out from for your severance pay? Do they take the specified percentage from your severance pay? Should we go manage this before receiving the severance check on the YBR website?... — read more 

Does anyone know the capital investment at Surmont? I have heard some outrageous numbers...

Does anyone know when I can start taking unemployment benefits in Oklahoma after layoff. Can I start right after my termination date?

I need help with all options I have with Pension, 401K, HSA after layoffs. Documents HR gave me during interview does not mention anything about what happens to my savings. Does any one has idea about options available with these different accounts?... — read more 

Have they spoken about it inside the company? I heard from family friends who still work there that two people committed suicide after getting laid off. The management's hand is now covered in blood. Do they care? Or they still say at townhalls halls... — read more 

It is time to close that cesspool and bring that part of our business to Houston. No one wants to work up there and their work quality shows it! If anyone gets sent there they know it is the end of their career! It amazes me how awful they are and... — read more 

I've thought about this pretty hard, and probably will go to another company once oil goes back up and places start their hiring again. I guess I feel a little guilty about it, but just don't see a future here at CoP. Am I the only one who feels this... — read more 

For those laid off, what are some creative (and approved) ways you spent your education stipend? Can I buy online courses? What about $2k in books?

Did anyone read the changes to the HSA accounts. Phased out in 2018. The sentence after " you should of saved enough by now". Wish they would take there own advice in handling cash.

Anyone know why the building was on lockdown until 7am on Monday morning?

So I hear there was some brutal post layoff vandalism at the fabulous Eldridge building. Was alcohol involved?