I got a good offer from another company but it's much smaller than XOM and I'm worried about what my job security will look like there, especially if we enter another financial crisis. I don't want to miss this opportunity, but I also don't want to... — read more
That is it.
Today was the last straw. I am quitting next month. For the last few years, I have taken on more and more responsibilities as people leave and I ask myself FOR WHAT!? I haven’t had a decent raise in years. Every time I need to take a day or two... — read more
A manager who knows how to boost morale
Instead of trying boost morale in some way, our manager still hasn’t even realized that his job is to provide good communication about issues that are important to us. He just spreads bad vibes. Are there any managers here who know how to... — read more
RSUs
When they start giving RSUs to Outstanding CL25, how much you think it would be? Any ideas?
Very few want to stay here
Reading some of these posts I get the impression that no one wants to stay here anymore. That should be disappointing for any true leader. Is there anyone at all who is happy with their job at EM?
Exxon’s board members must act to prevent ungovernable gas sector here
https://www.stabroeknews.com/2022/06/12/opinion/letters/exxons-board-members-must-act-to-prevent-ungovernable-gas-sector-here/
I quit
Been hinting to supervisors that they put me in the wrong role. Had 3 supervisors in 2 years and no meaningful career discussions. While I do ok, I hated the job. They seem to think people are cogs in the wheel. No one listen and so I... — read more
When is EMHC gonna be sold or at least lease a building?
It can’t be too long until either the whole campus is sold and leased back. How long are we thinking? 5-10 years? Sooner?
PIP or PIL options this year
What are the details of how it works this year for NSI? Do you have the option yo leave immediately with 3 months PIL? Or if you PIP is it three months to pass/fail? And What happens if you pass the PIP vs what happens if you fail? What if already... — read more
Baytown Engineering
Thoughts?
3%
The 3% payment came in a separate line on the paystub. Does anyone knows if will be on the W2 as Bonus. Because if so it will be a different TAX application
Ranking Feedback
Anyone get their ranking feedback? If so, what’s your business line and location?
BTC & KLTC
How long has TMTS been implemented. Has anyone seen any marked improvement with respect to the amount of low value work you had to do on a day to day Or is it same old same old at the site plus the added responsibility of babysitting folks that is... — read more
What would it take for EM to succeed?
What would it take for EM to succeed? Beyond this current bleep of high stock prices? Sustainable business 10, 20, 40 years out? Are we on the right path? Will the LCS business truly position EM to be a successful business in the 2030s and 40s?
Geoscience Attrition…
Seeing some of the best people in Geoscience resign this week. Handwriting on the wall….sad…sad.
Lump sum pension one time deal
Does this “deal” allow you to either get the lump sum up front or start taking annuity payments starting in august even if nelow retirement age, say age 49? Although drastically reduced? How does that work?
What to do with pension after quitting?
I quit a few months ago and have decided to cash out my pension as a lump sum. I want to minimize my taxes and I’ve heard you can roll it into the 401k (not sure if this is before tax/after tax/Roth). Is this the best option?
Health Insurance
Does anyone know how long health insurance coverage lasts after separation? Apparently HR functions are nonexistent in Annandale. They just show you the door without providing information. on legal obligations like COBRA.
You can never make some people happy
Stock being the highest it has ever been is a good thing! That means that things are going well and we can consider ourselves safe and enjoy that relaxed feeling for now. No, it might not last but why do we have to start hating something right away... — read more
Don't let the xom stock price rebound deceive you.
It is all "peace and love" from management now that the company is enjoying the tail winds of war/pandemic induced high oil prices. Management is attempting to erase the memory of 2020/2021 by preaching pathetically that the fake performance reviews... — read more
Hey Red Stickers: You are individually owned by EM, but how about a Region?
Apparently, the same way a fracker plucks out the life-bl00d of this company, the company can also suck out the life-bl00d of an entire region of our beloved deep delta south. So easy. So cheap. So We Are. You can plug a couple of buttons to read... — read more
Retirement mistakes to avoid
I no longer think that I'll be able to achieve retirement with this company. Either way, it might be helpful if someone with experience shared tips on how to avoid the worst retirement mistakes.
I hate being lied to
I can deal with not getting a promotion. I can deal with seeing a lazy good-for-nothing friend of somebody high enough get that position., What I'm not okay with is having those above have me jump through hoops while holding that promotion in front... — read more
IDP? Sc--w it
IDP is a farce. Your line manager can change it at a whim and there is no two sh-t you can do about it Oh we value your feedback and opinion in shaping your career, biggest bu-----p spewed. Good luck all and sc--w you to those undeserving brown... — read more
Help with LinkedIn profile
I am starting to put together my LinkedIn profile and I need help to make it more appealing considering the only thing I’ve been doing for the previous 5 years is to put PowerPoints together and properly formatting it (EMprint 10pt always) and... — read more
Attrition
How's the attrition these days? Seems high. Anyone who actually knows want to chime in?
Percentage of those who survive PIP
Theoretically, PIP should help individual employees get back on track and get more successful at their job. In practice, we all know that this is just a way for company to get rid of employees. It is impossible to know for sure, but I am... — read more
The Factory Fills of Lubricants Will Continue to Shrink - Volvo's 2023 EV Decision for the U.S.
Volvo to sell only hybrid or electric vehicles in 2023 Peter Brown 05 May 2022 www.engineering360.com/article Volvo Cars will only sell hybrid or electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. starting in 2023, regardless of make and model across low-, mid-... — read more
I miss layoffs
At least when we were worried about layoffs we knew that we wouldn't end up with nothing. Yes, you lose your job but you receive severance that can mean all the difference while you're trying to find something else. Now we have to worry about PIPs... — read more
The leadership has created less productive employees.
When a certain employee has to think about how to survive in this toxic atmosphere at the company, naturally he or she has less time to do the actual work. People that once only had the work on their mind, now have to think about ranking, who to be... — read more
No internal job postings
The reason that we do not have any internal job postings is so that the company can easily promote those who they wish to be leaders and stall the careers of those they don’t. I’d have for the chosen ones to have to interview against is peasants! — read more
I made the decision to retire early
I am not a high CL employee. I am not even exempt, but I’ve been with the company for 30+ years and I have seen quite a lot. I’ve seen the company change from a tough (but reasonable) place to work into a dysfunctional psychological nightmare... — read more
Due to bad mgmt, people just milk the company
Management is very successful at creating a company that everyone wants to milk only. Are they even aware that creating such an environment does enormous damage to EM? People are disappointed and it is quite clear why many look for ways to take... — read more
Losers calling themselves leaders on LinkedIn
Anyone else sick of this sham show? Some of the biggest mor0ns creating LinkedIn posts promoting themselves as leader is cringe worthy. Desperate lowlifes who do not understand an ounce about leadership are trying to get noticed by the management... — read more
3% timing
When is the 3% going to be paid? I have been checking my account since June 1.
Who’s up for an employee union at spring campus?
Promote higher salary, fire DW, end Rankings, WFH, every other Friday off, stocks, real bonuses, anything else?
I'm outt'a here
This company is BS. I've lost too many nights sleep wondering who will win the PIP lottery. I've seen too many good people get PIP'd while others who should be fired without three months pay not only don't get PIP'd but actually get a raise. I figure... — read more
ExxonMobil One Time Lump Sum Pension - Scam or Legitimate?
I'm an EM terminee entitled to a pension. Received a letter for EM One Time Lump Sum payout. Website is: https://ExxonMobil-LumpSum-Window.com Someone though this was a scam for ID theft. Is this legitimate or is it fraudulent??