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 

I really DM the new San Juan Assett Manager cleans this place up it is a nightmare! Literally a nightmare someone needs to slap this Asset and wake it back up.

If a real independent wanted a good laugh they could take a look at the "support groups" that are propped up in the good ole San Juan Asset. Mainly the 24-7? Logistics? Water hauling? Whatever they might get labeled as they are nothing more than an... — read more 

TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER, 2016 | 12:54 WIB ConocoPhillips Employees Plan Strike, Oppose Medco Acquisition TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Hasbullah, Public Relation Officer of ConocoPhillips Indonesia Workers Union said that the future of the company's 700... — read more 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOBmn0xU7wY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaGzPp5_gWI

http://www.wsj.com/articles/pt-medco-energi-to-buy-conocophillipss-40-oil-and-gas-stake-in-indonesia-1474286646

For all of you who had a bad week last week, I give you my anonymous condolences. For those of you, many of which I knew, that lost your job because of no real fault of your own, I give you this video which I find very inspirational. “Sometimes no... — read more 

And I feel f#@&ING great. Who knew it would feel this good? I remember the sad looking faces when I left. You all pitied me for going, but what you don't realize is I felt bad for you having to stay. I hope it gets better for you

Why do US expats still continue to get sent across the globe? Can the home country not supply any management?

I have heard from reliable sources that there is potentially another round of layoffs in February pending some BS COS exercise...has anyone else heard this? We are in some serious $hit if this is true. Keep the axe sharpened every six months until it... — read more 

Got let go...the RSU line in the package is cryptic..... Do unvested RSUs get paid out?

Looking for ideas/people to contact that have successfully negotiated their severance package.

To my now former supervisor: I'm sure you were completely justified in selecting me for termination. Afterall, you spoke to me once or twice during your tenure in your latest position. I'm sure you evaluated me fairly. And during your time pushing... — read more 

The possibilities are interesting. XOM is too large and is not likely due to government regulation. Chevron could be a possibility. Statoil could be an awesome possibility - although the transition from a management that disdains its employees to one... — read more 

I guess tomorrow starts a whole new chapter of trying to go to a place that cares nothing about us and pretending we love it. Before anyone starts talking mess about being greatful to have a job I am grateful that I can pay my mortgage however if I... — read more 

The SC Mgr of Mkt Intelligence decides to hold a layoff pty after I was let go @ WL5 while I was there! #classless #shameonyou

How does executive leadership and management sleep at night? So many lives impacted from layoffs, piss poor decisions and the inability to admit that you seriously effed up! Sure we have low oil prices, but according to upper management, no one... — read more 

Having read through many of the posts and read responses, I have come to the conclusion that the trolls are from EOG ... Enron Oil & Gas ... And we very well know how they run thier companies !!!

COP management further proved the utter disregard for staff by timing layoffs to force severance payouts in the 2016 taxable year. Yet managers/execs who take "retirement" are allowed to negotiate 2017 payouts so they don't piss away cash to the... — read more 

Any word on lost cabin or Madden shallow layoffs?

I EOIed and didn't get laid off. Is this common?

I was old enough that I volunteered for a severance lay off a year ago. I was tired of the BS and processes that kept people from working efficiently. Upoer management has made short sighted decisions and has done nothing about the real issue. They... — read more 

This big oil company looks like a bad investment today Rich Smith : They say bigger is better, and a lot of folks think this is especially true in the world of oil and gas -- Warren Buffett, for example . Yet today, I'm going to go out on a limb and... — read more 

What nicknames or slogans have you been using for this round of layoffs?