I am hoping that the townhall tomorrow is actual news worthy info , sadly though I think its more chatter that doesn't mean alot to people who are left....it is a real morale depression in the RBU, we could really use some good news.

I think it's time we started holding our leadership team accountable. For one, we should stop sweeping their poor decisions under the rug and stop helping hide them!

Oil Please Come Back Up!!!!

Just send more money

Gasoline at 1.98.99 a gallon

Ryan Lance needs to push Congress for oil exports

When will COP follow suit?

if so we are screwed... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUKolh8Q9hA

Bring on the next round! There are lots of staff just waiting for the severance. Please...

We were supposed to get an announcement in February then supposedly March now that thats over now its supposed to be April...enough is enough there are no layoffs!!!

Upper management need more work. The town halls are dreadful and the same thing is repeated over and over again. How much time and money is spent watching and hearing the same thing over and over.....which boils down to we don't know. Send us an... — read more 

Sometimes, unfortunately, it's all about who you know. If you were a kissass to the right person, or had the "right" goals maybe you're still safe. Even though you may be a hard-working , dedicated employee, that may not be enough. I've seen this... — read more 

Who's hottest in your BU? I want names.

Will check back in October

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased by 1.3 million barrels from the previous week. At 523.2 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are at historically high levels for this time of... — read more 

They should really shorten work hours right now, they can increase them later but keeping front doors open, receptionists, maintenance people, techs for each team and any contractors at all is seriously crazy right now there is no work! I have... — read more 

Remember when Helene Harding said that the Eagle Ford play was similar to the moon landing? Maybe I have been at Happy Hour too long, but I can't stop laughing about that!

Heres to another week!!!!

Who should be punted in your BU and why? Let's hear some names.

• Some shareholder activists are seeking to limit bonuses tied to production and reserve growth, pitching proxy ballot measures at companies such as Chesapeake Energy (NYSE:CHK), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN).

Nat gas up like Katrina just hit the gulf coast

I (stupidly) forgot to update my address again with HR. Just got the announcement of a VCIP at my new address. Anyone know if they will forward the check, or direct deposit (like everything else)? I can't remember if the checks say "DO NOT... — read more 

Tonight as I was leaving the campus, I thought I heard some strange noises coming from one of the bathrooms. As a fairly new employee, I'm not sure what to think. Is this normal?

What are you thoughts on the NEPOTISM at COP? Way too many couples are hired and leave managers in a compromised position.. of course they are always going to support each other's groups in a decision! In SJBU there was a couple who ran two entire... — read more 

Where is the supposed layoff announcement we were supposed to get???

For those of you still on the inside, particularly L48, are they still going to take occupancy of EC3? If so, all of EC3 or only part?

I once asked my boss about the job reaponsibilities of someone on our team. I was having issues getting things that I had asked for. They promply responded that they were not sure and directed me to ask a supervisor from another team. 😳 This is what... — read more 

What does it take to get into the "good old boys" club? You know, the one running the company...

Maybe there was a reason you were laid off and hold so much bitterness. Because you are a pussy! I've been employed as a month to month contractor by CoP since it was Conoco and never once have I been in fear of losing my job. Because I am... — read more 

I'm certain there are currently employees who are wanting to get laid-off. Why won't they consider a voluntary lay-off offering? Might be a good way to prune the organization into an organization which is fully engaged/excited about the next upturn.

“The last time the crude oil price and the rig count were at present levels, upstream oilfield employment in Texas was about 100,000 less than the January 2016 estimate of about 230,000,” “This suggests that the bloodletting in Texas’ upstream oil... — read more 

I wish ConocoPhillips had the decency to announce cuts then carry them out next day like most companies, or if long term knowing is a must by law then please inform individuals in advance so they can make plans to move as there are no jobs in Rockies... — read more