Just wanted to say this is the 4th time I've been around for layoffs. First time was when I was 27 years old. It's just part of the business. It's hard for everyone. Nobody wants this. Think of how you were treated until the oil price tanked. Higher... — read more 

I am suffering greatly from the side effects of stress. Not know what will happen is killing me…….SO….can anybody help relieve my stress…by giving me the cellphone number of the Bartlesville conference room party girl???????????

There are videos and written instructions online about how to download your contacts from Outlook. You can then upload them into gMail, iCloud and other places. Remove all personal documents and photos from your laptop or PC. Start taking personal... — read more 

http://hrcpdocctr.conocophillips.com/Documents/HR-documents/Leaving_the_Company_Summary_final.pdf http://hrcpdocctr.conocophillips.com/Documents/HR-documents/General_Release_of_Liability.pdf

Keep your personal email personal, and copy anything you need/want from your COP Outlook records, I.e. Calendar, Email, Notes, etc., because if you are laid off, you won't be allowed back in your office, and your access to the company company systems... — read more 

Folks like Bill Patterson didn't just have someone show up in their office and ask them to come to a conference room for an unannouced meeting. How many of us will have the ability to send an email to their subs? For Bill and others, they will get... — read more 

Read the story http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/03/28/departing-conocophillips-ceo-got-over-260-million-in-2012/2028085/ Don't think upper management is going to have a change in lifestyle.

Yes, I've been around for a few years, but when I first started working for "Philliips", I worked paycheck to paycheck. I know how to live on practically nothing. I look at all of the new "kids" hired over the last several years and I don't think... — read more 

Before anyone freaks out about how insensitive it would be to post names of people let go....get a grip. It's the reality. At least we can enjoy the initial list of upper level bosons who managed to suckle the teat for a long time and were well... — read more 

Is still employed and will not be layed off. He's consistently delivered a strong # 2 performance. Hats off to Hugh!

Are the layoff decisions already made or will be made in new few days ( i mean have they decided on people they are laying off)?

What's the layoff date for Calgary? No meeting rooms booked. Anyone has an updated?

Warn letter shows 50 job cuts on JFK blvd. Does that mean no more COP private jets, shuttle and personnel in the hanger? P66 won't continue to subsidize the shuttle forever.

some companies have done this. when market recovers, the salaries could be brought back to current ..but it will be a hard sell..

Will some layoffs occur before October 5th

Arjun predicted wrongly $200 oil .. These Goldman guys always want to be in limelight with risk taking positions .. Does it mean COP will be moving to more riskier plans ?.. Ed Grose predicted oil crash correctly when other analysts had no clue .. He... — read more 

Is asset sale is the only way to generate money ? are there any money saved for rainy days ? I would appreciate comments.

Far away the job Offered to save me from loss Turned down leaves nothing

What is wen as the future of the PAB asset within the MCBU? Would this be one of the assets for sale and is it going to get hit by another round of layoffs? It got hit pretty hard in 2008.

Holy surprise retirements in Calgary. Big shake up in land.

I know bids were received by COP from interested companies by August 26th and the corporate team is supposedly reviewing these, but has anyone heard anything from management? Who are the companies that are major contenders for these assets? Are all... — read more 

I asked my supervisor he said he didnt know anything about layoffs (my supervisor doesn't lie..if he knew he would have told us - he was himself v.depressed because of layoffs)

The oil glut in the 1980's and the resulting down turn in the industry lasted at least six years with the price of crude diving 46% in 1986. I've read estimates that the number of jobs lost nation-wide was 450,000. The short version of the cause of... — read more 

Just the highlights please, if anything was said about layoffs. I don't have 50:19 in my day to watch the video.

Halted, under shadow of a last town hall, Some whispered, and, lying easy, were at ease And, finding comfortable postings and positions Carelessly slept.----------------------------------- But many there stood still To face the stark, blank reality... — read more 

If you are really an employee, and want answers, go to a town hall. Ask someone else about what was said in their town hall. Read the severance policy - which is published and available on the internal web and maybe even external website. Retirement... — read more 

If you go to The Mark and type "Exploration Town Hall" it will bring up a Powerpoint presentation dated 9/2/15. It gives a timeline of the COST Phase 3 Process Timing: Current activities: SGL21+ staffing SGL1-20 staffing: TMT & BU/function meetings... — read more 

Does anyone know if this was real? If so, was it oversubscribed?

Given they have said that SJBU is now part of RBU, it would sure be nice to know the rest of the story!!!'

Anyone hear how this reorganization and layoffs will affect support groups such as Asset Control, Planning & Scheduling, Clerical, Accounts Payable, A&OI and Procurement

Any news on what the Finance org should expect, specifically services? Someone in Bartlesville has to know something.

As we all know, Mr. Mulva, with the help of our board of directors, executed his very short sided plan of splitting our very profitable company in two. Now with oil prices low COP has no defense, or back up plan for negotiating the turbulent waters... — read more