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?

It's got to be a lot better place to work now although we still have a few managers and foremen that need to go!

After listening and buying the bs I heard in the Houston high rise and the promise of the 40 + years of work with cop I got laid off after two years. I am glad to say I left the oil and gas business to do something I had little experience in and am... — read more 

When i was in the group 8 months ago the price management kept saying was $60-$65/bbl which concerns me as a stock holder cause WTI and Brent don't look like they're going to get close to in 2016 and maybe even 2017. What are people thoughts?

The Burlington boys in all their wisdom take out the Oilsands experience and leave the gas boys pretty much whole. Dinosaur decisions like that will only show the new American leader of Canada what a poor decision maker he is.That and no flattening... — read more 

I am hearing some pretty awful things from those experiencing this latest personnel disposal merryment. The lack of professionalism demonstrated by some is appalling. I was once proud to say I worked for this company--now I see their logo and all I... — read more 

Any idea when they will open up being able to transfer and new positions? I kind of would like out of my department

Is CPC allowing 2017 deferrals? Has anyone called HR and asked? In Canada

Good people make poor choices. Forgive, move on and be happy. God will take care of the rest.

Dominoes still falling in Alaska. How about other places--are they already done?

WCBU is the wall and outnumbered. Lord Baelish is sent north to deal with new king in the north. Now that layoff season is over, I swear by the old Gods and the new Gods that winter is coming next season. Arm with your valerian steel to combat the... — read more 

I have been watching this site for close to 2 years maybe a little longer and its always been mostly about Houston Bartlesville etc.. for the chief complaints lately it looks like San Juan employees are in distress I have never seen so much action... — read more