Thought attrition is slowing down in Baytown Chem plant but heard couple of resignations for the past 2 weeks from different depts. not sure what will happen next! Probably the vacancies will be filled up by EMTEC folks
Expectations?
Q3 expected near $18B? Is this real? Price pressure is pushing commodities higher and higher and inflation is evident, but this just seems crazy. Certainly unsustainable. The higher the peak the greater the crash.
Headcount in LCS
I don't understand why there such overstaffing of supposed "business" people in LCS. Most are not competent in the areas they are responsible for nor it seemed necessary. It seems like it's a hiding place for deadweights. It is more important... — read more
I simply cannot believe…
…An Exxonmobil manager would pressure a subordinate to falsify data and then blame (and attempt to fire them) for it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/10/06/exxonmobil-whistleblowers-wrongful-termination/
What is ExxonMobil Lifestyle?
I am fairly new employees in US and have frequently heard colleagues in and out of my team referring to the ExxonMobil Lifestyle, especially those that are looking to leave. Though they don't want to leave and continue on the misery because according... — read more
One thing for sure, they hate us worker bees in HC10
Fvcking corporate greed
A slow moral decline
When I hired onto ExxonMobil, an O&G company, I was confident in the decision based on the culture of the company. ‘Do the right thing’ was a regular Marta. I was told by supervisors and upper managers that their #1 expectation of every employee... — read more
When is it too late?
At what point do you think one passes the turning point to stay or to go? Base on low ranking and minimal raises or no promotion? Is there any hope or just walk out after a decade? I feel like I’ve weather the COVID and post COVID storms but here I... — read more
Administration and Media
So tired of this Administration and Media blaming “us”, those who work in O&G for pricing increases. OPEC cuts production and Joe Public thinks I’m greedy because I’m an accountant at a company that keeps the lights on, air con and heat, as well as... — read more
My career's most expensive mistake
Change can be scary, but it's definitely more scary when one day you realize that by staying here too long and not switching sooner, you wasted your career. People make this mistake over and over, and I guess one of the big reasons for that is that... — read more
Question about PIPs
Is there a specific time of the year when PIPs are handed out or is it a year-round process?
Vacation
Any truth the the rumor that vacation packages are being frozen for current and cut for future employees? YoS will not matter and all will max out at 20 days?
ExxonMobil ordered to reinstate fired whistleblowers who alleged fraud
https://stocks.apple.com/A6OHfgMi4TUuDuv9uF9YvMA
Uplift Percentages
All, If you are receiving uplift, please post the percentage, where you moved to, and what year you started receiving that percentage.
Surrounded by mediocrity
At one time I felt inferior because I was surrounded by very talented and accomplished people. However, this has long since become a company of mediocrity, that is nothing new. There are still talented and capable people, but there are fewer and... — read more
Employment at will
Does ExxonMobil have at will employment? I have an offer and I am hesitant to go due to job security vs ExxonMobil who atleast has a PIP,PIL or discipline process in place before letting people go.
Nat gas focus
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wall-street-cranks-exxons-outlook-160657343.html
If someone here has completed PIP successfully...
I'm interested in what your experiences were after you were put on PIP, and the EM still decided to keep you. Apart from the fact that for employees who survive, PIP leaves the feeling of disgust with the company, is it generally harder to work... — read more
More guest cups needed
The hub is out of guest cups. Can we please get the cabinets restocked, I am thirsty. No water fountains and now no cups. What’s next?
Would you recommend work in Oil and Gas to a new college graduate?
What would you say?
Over 50% of CEOs say they’re considering cutting jobs over the next 6 months — and remote workers may be the first go to
Andrew Keshner - 1h ago https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/over-50-of-ceos-say-they-re-considering-cutting-jobs-over-the-next-6-months-and-remote-workers-may-be-the-first-go-to Alarm sirens from the C-Suite about a looming recession are... — read more
Far from the original core values
Longtimers surely remember how Exxon used to be a place where the best and the most knowledgeable people wanted to work. Today, this is a place that cannot stop attrition. What changed? Core values. How far is the company from its core values... — read more
Footprint study status
Anybody know?
EMIT’s new “Chief Architect”
A true technical leader, eh? Definitely not a terminal job for a smiling manager. Just like the last one.
What is management waiting for?
Surely our management is t so dense that they can’t fox the attrition issues! What are they waiting for?
Preparing for resignation
Hi, What should I prepare for as I get ready to leave the company? I.e. Benefits # to rollover 401k and pension. Does anyone have a list of items to check off. Thanks
How to know you are being quiet fired
You haven’t seen a salary increase after one to two years. You don’t receive any meaningful feedback from your manager. Your manager avoids engaging with you. You’ve been singled out to answer tough questions at team or company... — read more
I was proud to work in oil and gas. But with layoffs and wage cuts, all I cared about was my crew
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/dave-mackenzie-industrial-welding-first-person-1.6598734
Curitiba on the Segunda Fiera - could be strange
Monday might be a bit odd of a day out of our offices in the Parana. Expects some delays for some deliveries of services. Not denials of services, just denials of belief. But the fog will clear. espero. It's Spring down there, don't you... — read more
Energy secretary calls out Exxon to 'step up' on gasoline prices
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm called out Exxon Mobil Friday, saying it and other oil companies were partly responsible for the increase in gasoline prices this year and need to increase fuel... — read more
Do you get a signing bonus?
Signing bonus. Do you get one when hired on? I know they give you money to help with relocation but what if you are from Houston? Thanks
2 Weeks Notice & Pay?
If you give your two weeks notice and the company tells you to leave earlier, do you still get paid for the 2 full weeks?
What is HC10 about?
I heard HC10 is code name for layoffs. I get HC is headcount but what is 10? Pip 10%?
Wrong Priorities
EMIT’s leadership class are flying around the world. We are too broke to hire enough workers but we can afford conference junkets to Europe and paid vacations to the GBCs for these hotshots.
The fastest way to get into trouble at EM
Never, ever, unless you intend to leave quickly and you already have an offer aligned, don't do anything that would make your boss feel less competent. I have never had a boss with a more inflated ego in any of the companies I have worked for so... — read more
What is the reason you got Outstanding
I always wandered WTF people that are in the top of the ranking actually do. We all know that the top of the raking is reserved to the hi-pos and most obnoxious kool-aid drinkers, yes-men, brown-nosers and parasites that are responsible for the... — read more
Thoughts on KM's performance?
I didn't give it much thought about KM coming into the company and getting gobs of stock. But now I'm not so sure about her performance. Morale was bad in 2020 BUT I have never seen it this BAD. I do not think she is helping. Thoughts on this?
What is the reason you got PIPed?
I wouldn't even try to survive PIP because I feel it is a great injustice, judging by some colleagues who are going through all that. What do you think is the reason why you were put on PIP: Perhaps just animosity on the part of the... — read more
Shale Stand Down
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-orders-shale-stand-down-over-rash-oilfield-worker-injuries-2022-09-28/ Is this accurate
Lack of integrity with DH
DHs engage in questionable practices of manipulating assignments so senior technical people in their rank group does not get visibility for their ideas or work. In several instances, the work was re-assigned to their favorites, usually a lower... — read more