What will be cop headcount at the end of this fat cut? I foresee another axe swing in February. hopefully a few Chiefs will falls. This company is capable of making cash at low prices. Employee per revenue should increase if they did it right. I do... — read more 

You know how it ends. This is true for everyone whether you stay or go. All you have to ask yourself is how long are you going to feel sorry for yourself and cry about it until you get going again. Life goes on and the world does not revolve around... — read more 

HR is only doing the job requested of them. Oil is an ugly business. NO, I am not HR. but "F*** YOU IF YOU DIDN'T GET A PARTICIPANT TROPHY" when you got led out the door. I"ve been around for over 30 years and I may still get kicked out, but I know... — read more 

If it hasn't occurred to you yet, and you fit the description above, go take care of any medical/dental needs while you can. Benefits expire on the last day of the month you were let go. Of course, there's COBRA if you choose to go with that, but... — read more 

Here's to hoping it passes the Senate and doesn't get vetoed with the President! http://www.wsj.com/articles/house-votes-to-lift-oil-export-ban-1444411778

Well, the axe fell at Westlake this week and unfortunately, or fortunately, I was selected to go. Thanks to those who posted on this website what to expect, because I was prepared, and it was right on que. The "can you come to the conference room"... — read more 

The HR people are arrogant snobs and love the power!! I have one that is a VERY close family member and believe me, she relishes in the power!! Don't be fooled by any concern that they might show. They also think that they are above getting the axe... — read more 

All these comments and no real substance. If 1,600 people lost their jobs this week one would think somebody should know something more than what's posted here. Help a brother out here.

Did Ryan and Matt Fox get taken in an alien abduction ? Surely it's the only reasonable explanation of why they are totally invisible in recent weeks. Perhaps they should be reported as missing persons?

I had faith in this company, but it let me down. Creativity and free thinking are not allowed nor are they encouraged. They want a zombie army of template and spreadsheet followers who are surrounded by a shell of fake ethics.

The only spirits you can value is alcohol when you work for cop. You have to drink to be able to stand the bullshit garbage propaganda they send out everyday. Lake Helene the best woman in energy or whatever. Please thats like Obama getting the Noble... — read more 

HR haters...there is not One hr person embracing or enjoying what they have to do. It's not their decisions. They are mentally and physically impacted by what they are having to do...and yes when the ugliness is over some of these great people will... — read more 

I am sorry.

Gee, these poor corporations just can't afford to pay talented workers anymore. God forgive the greedy.

It's strange that it appears that the business is being cut more than the functions. Anyone have a different perspective ?

Too afraid to come out and face the people left.

CENOVUS ENERGY LAYOFFS - Major Fail Yesterday - Access Cards Not Working, Cell Phones are not working - When the workers got to the building , they found out that they couldn’t get in using their access cards. IT department jumped the gun and removed... — read more 

What the fxxk happened to the COP I used to know? Where's the SPIRIT valve? Where's the guts, huh? This could be the greatest day of our lives, but you're gonna let it be the worst. "Ooh, we're afraid to go with you, we might get in trouble." Well... — read more 

Seems to be the last group left to go

Post your location and what you are seeing / hearing today.

Trolls have apparently hijacked this board. Move along, nothing to see here.

I will be thinking of you all, while I travel with my beautiful wife around Europe. My new company has generously allowed me to push back my start date to accommodate my new life. Have fun at the complex LOSERS!

Yep, I'm here and you're probably not. But thank you for all your constructive criticism. Now IF I were to be let go (little chance of that....wink wink), I would BLAME the company for giving me a generous severance package for any of the following... — read more 

This post is to put Daddy's Post back at the top. He's tried to burry it with multiple postings. All you COP friends who have taken his shit. Keep writing. Here's what happened last night. The following post occurred, then "Daddy" popped up. We must... — read more 

To all those complaining about how fcked up COP is... let me tell you, there are people who are much worse off today. I know a colleague whose wife found out she had a miscarriage today. They are distraught, and he still has to worry about whether he... — read more 

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Oil-may-be-down-but-pay-is-still-up-for-top-6404881.php

Yet, still the truth. To those let go and about to let go...see ya. Obviously COP and you were no longer a fit. Everybody is replaceable and it is your turn to accept some responsibility for what has or will happen to you. Whether you're gone because... — read more 

News flash Houston brought to you by FUTV NEWS Team: There has been several reports of Popping noises coming from the ELT board room late tonight, The meeting which was assembled and led by Ryan Lance, CEO of the worlds largest INDEPENDENT oil... — read more 

Any analogy?

What happened to protecting american jobs?

It seems that layoffs are spreading outside of Oil and Gas - Now Monsanto is laying off 12% of employees - https://www.thelayoff.com/monsanto/post/6724584315289600

What groups that you know of have been notified? I heard the Prudhoe Bay oversight and some of the NSOD surface engineering groups were notified today.

Have they done any layoffs in Watkins, Co