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 

Was told today by a manager that layoffs will be Oct 15th for Calgary, with some coming a few weeks later

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NoPFpxaxwI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCyA_Tm0T08

So... We were supposed to have a townhall tomorrow to ask questions as it relates to the cost reduction efforts. Just so happens it was canceled last minute today stating they felt they wouldn't be able to answer all of our questions in a timely... — read more 

Hopefully COP is smart enough to keep the supervisors/managers whose positions have been eliminated and bump the less ambitious and dynamic individual contributors.

It dawned on me a few days ago that the feelings about this round of layoffs and who will be let go this round is really similar to the Hunger Games. Most people think older people will be because they are more expensive then younger people (the... — read more 

Has anyone noticed the WARN notices have been updated by office location throughout Houston? Not sure if these figures are arbitrary considering each location shows 50 people. Good luck to all... — read more 

Just wondering if anyone knows if volunteering for a layoff when you have the necessary age and years of service would result in receiving a normal layoff package or just a bridge to retirement? Not sure what is better but think being bridged in your... — read more 

Check out the movie Bloodsucking Bastards on Netflix tonight.

I applied to P66 for a Finance job in B'ville. Got an email 4 days later saying they had decided not to fill the position. I'll keep trying...

Loved working for this company but just tired and having lots of stress issues and now health problems.

The ones who will get terminated will be the young low performers and the older deadwood. What will remain will be the best and brightest which will lead to a stronger future COP.

Do you think any of the smug HR A-holes will get laid off once the dirty work is done? Or will they continue to sit in the shadows behind Management and like the slimy weasels they are?

I am thinking about Voluntary layoff but one can't wait it happens.. Will they agree to leave early if one can ? It is kind of double edge sword. They will know who wants to leave and one does not get it how can one continue to work ? Conoco has... — read more 

The high price of oil forces companies like conocophillips to go out in the market and hire crap they normally would not consider. Now with $45 oil they will flush the toilet. And the whiners on this page will swirl around and down they go, back... — read more 

If Conocophillips is sold off to another company, what happens to our company stock in the Vanguard stock fund? For that matter, if I'm laid off and I want to roll my 401k into an IRA do I have to sell those shares and then re-purchase them or can I... — read more 

It is an outrage, that's all. They're making a huge, huge mistake. Let's see Josh replace these people. Let's see Josh find another Stanley. You think Stanleys grow on trees? Well they don't. There is no Stanley tree. Do you think the world is... — read more 

Any solid leads or definite time lines for layoffs? I read in other posts for Q4 and also oct. 5 through the 15th. Any other guesses to a different time line?