https://seekingalpha.com/news/3928169-exxon-or-chevron-could-benefit-in-buying-a-european-rival-citi-analysts-say

What are the chances a supervisor/manager here would have the convictions and guts to do something like this? From https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-23/blizzard-manager-departs-in-protest-of-employee-ranking-system: By Jason Schreier... — read more 

We have a tornado watch ladies and gents! Prepandemic and pre RTO edicts we were told to exercise judgement when traveling to the office. Well, exercise no more the company who knows all will decide for you, come into the office during bleak... — read more 

Headcount reduction of 15% through asset sales and layoffs. Stock buybacks through this year as the stock price drops below $109/share to keep the price above $110 and reduce dividend expense. Dividends per share will increase $0.01 to retain... — read more 

To prepare the peasants for the upcoming “neighborhood” experience that you asked for, management has graciously agreed to “upgrade” your coffee at the campus. For added bonus points management included a blurb about the vendor being a minority... — read more 

Hot desking when company outgrows available office space is acceptable. Closing so many owned offices that there are not enough desks left for all employees is just promoting attrition. The person that made this Hotdesking decision has a private... — read more 

Further revelations of the extent of Exxon’s historical knowledge of the unfolding climate crisis may have deepened the legal peril faced by the oil giant, with several US states suing the company for alleged deception, claiming their cases have now... — read more 

I am interviewing for an engineering position in XTO. Please share your honest opinion on the work life balance, work culture, project pace, ranking system, and working from home flexibility. I am minority and concerned after reading your comments... — read more 

I'm curious how much of a difference there is between the super majors like exxon, shell, bp, chevron, etc

I was part of Global Team that I thought was at the pinnacle of the professional ladder (time served however demonstrated otherwise), in which I gave all. However after seeing clear favoritism, driven agendas, self centered support, targeted gossip... — read more 

Worked for 30+ years for XOM with excellent performance assessments, never ended up NSI or had to do a PIP. Year ago I was part of the lay offs. The reason “you are not part of a strategic location” then all the BS came “be proud you worked for XOM”... — read more 

Big brother is taking measures to micromanage and police your remote work. For those who work from home frequently, new software is being quietly deployed to your laptops to track absolutely everything you do (and don't do) with it. Mouse-clicks... — read more 

Management needs to look hard at the ‘chosen ones.’ Some should have never been chosen, and some have been promoted past their level of competence. They also need to look at the skill sets of raising talent. They shouldn’t leave topped-out people to... — read more 

I was so shocked - stunned - ambushed - infuriated after my NSI, once I realized I could get a substantial LS payout on my pension, I didn’t really read the fine print of the paperwork - I promptly took the PIL and left. No attorney reviewing my... — read more 

Potential move to Beaumont has been mentioned to me? What’s the vibe like?

2028 Business Transformation and the creation of the new "Service Company" is being introduced to higher management. Anyone willing to spill the beans and tell us more about the announcements to come ?

As stated, new to BR area and can already see the cluster in BRES. What’s the deal with that org? I can’t seem to get one honest answer from anyone yet.

Hi! I work for a competitor but recently had a friend leave XOM. Apologies in advance for this not being layoff specific. One of the reasons they left was due to health insurance costs, and the number quoted seemed quite outlandish. Is there any... — read more 

I heard this from a reliable source in HR. A massive purge of middle management is in its final stages now, expect many exec/re forced retirements and younger middle managers being "quiet fired" with demotions and "special assignments". Expect also... — read more 

By Erwin Seba Source: Reuters https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-prepares-start-up-12-bln-texas-oil-refinery-expansion-sources-2023-01-13/ Jan 13 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) in coming days will sharply boost gasoline and diesel... — read more 

that joined EM in 2022, how are you liking it so far?

Quiet quitting, firing, even dumping: Americans are falling in love with passive-aggression, and it’s hurting our careers, relationships, and mental health BYASHLEY LUTZ August 28, 2022 at 5:00 AM... — read more 

Story by Steve Mollman • 2h ago https://fortune.com/2023/01/14/goldman-sachs-employees-laid-off-in-meetings-emailed-calendar-invites-for-report/ It’s one thing to get laid off from a prestigious bank like Goldman Sachs. It’s another to have that... — read more 

Starting in the 1970s, scientists working for the oil giant made remarkably accurate projections of just how much burning fossil fuels would warm the... — read more 

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20230104-inventing-new-job-titles Employees’ roles and seniority have generally been defined with straightforward terms. But new – even somewhat arbitrary – titles are emerging as work changes. What’s the... — read more 

12 January 2023 Fuels and Lubes Asia https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/exxonmobil-to-sell-downstream-operations-in-thailand ExxonMobil has reached an agreement with Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited (BCP) to sell its interest in Esso... — read more 

My next role will be in Midland, Texas (moving from the Houston Campus) and I have been told there is no Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) associated with the relocation. Does this seem accurate to anyone else in a similar situation? I thought I read... — read more 

If you leave do you get a pension layout if vested?

Another article out today about EM scientists predicting global warming, but EM hides it and lies about the science. At what point does working for this company turn into a liability for those jumping ship? Are we there yet? Oh, you work at EM, next... — read more 

The campus looks more populated these days, people wearing business attire, trimmed beards, nice haircuts, small talk in the kitchen with the supervisors, more participation in meetings, the brown nosers at the top of their game, even volunteering... — read more 

...As the regretted Freddy Mercury said (for our US colleagues, he was the lead singer of a famous European rock band... :) ) After Italy (sale of EM 75% share in Trecate refinery and the associated fuels business), the Sriracha refinery and the... — read more 

For those that gave 2 weeks notice before the last day: Did company let you stay around for 2 weeks? If they asked you to leave early, did they still pay for the full 2 weeks?

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/debate-swirling-inside-hr-departments-lay-off-workers

The myth that we all got massive pay raises needs to be dispelled. People outside of Exxon have this idea that we are all generously rewarded. This is not true because there are not many people who got large raises. Moreover, I think that the... — read more 

Why doesn't EM post internal job vacancies and let employees to apply instead of supervisors decide your move. The position should be filled with most suitable and competent person with internal interview.

More than once I heard someone say that he or she feels more valued since they stopped caring about this company and this job. Is this the case with you too? The culprit are those who constantly demotivate employees and who then decide to... — read more 

How is attrition looking like this year with large raises and expansion of stock program?

So XOM doesn't really have ongoing bonus program with "past promise" of job security, which we all know is not true? Would bonus like she'll, total or Hyundai (see link below) be fairier for... — read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/01/04/gartner-hr-expert-quiet-hiring-will-dominate-us-workplaces-in-2023.html Is quiet hiring just filling positions with warm bodies? Or is quiet hiring the prelude to the eventual quiet firing or offshoring? — read more