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?

It turns out that I have still managed to keep this job. Does anyone feel lost and unmotivated? Strangely I feel very much lost and not feeling like doing anything at office. How does one overcome this phase? I tried eating dates, chips and even buns... — read more 

Is Bartlesville a sinking ship that just got a temporary patch? It will be interesting to see how many are there or year from now.

It's kind of a unwritten rule....lol

We knew that this was the intention of the Obama / Clinton administration, the action was inevitable...to cripple offshore / domestic oil exploration and production in the United States. ..In fact, it's necessary, for their plan, to help their... — read more 

I've been watching this blog for over a year now, this time around I EOI'd and could not have been happier that I did. A bit of a risk, but well worth it!! I have yet to start to grasp the relief and freedom to pursue something I am enthusiastic... — read more 

What are the questions you REALLY want to ask L48 leadership on the Q&A page they are setting up? Post them anonymously here.

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 say that one of the bigger companies in the oil patch --... — read more 

Would you want to move to Bartlesville and work there? If you are in Bartlesville do you want to stay there? No other large company has a remote campus in a small town not tied to a business unit or head quarters. Exon had trouble getting people to... — read more 

Everybody knows that the dice are loaded Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed Everybody knows that the war is over Everybody knows the good guys lost Everybody knows the fight was fixed The poor stay poor, the rich get rich That's how it goes... — read more 

Enough layoff.com people go to bed!