Looks like LCS and a few other businesses put out external job postings on LinkedIn. What the h_ll? Why don’t they look for qualified candidates internally first before they look for outside hires? It’s a slap in the face to all the dedicated... — read more 

U.S. energy companies Chevron Corporation (CVX.N) and ExxonMobil Corp (XOM.N) have signed separate agreements with state energy company PT Pertamina (PERTM.UL) to explore lower carbon business opportunities in Indonesia, the companies... — read more 

A followup question: what's the merit increase for NI normally? TIA

I just got an offer for a ~30% pay increase from a competitor. Is there any world where XOM gives me that much of a raise even if I get OwD with a CL bump? I’m pretty sure the answer is no and that Exxon would say something like “we provide... — read more 

My group is forced to come to the office every day. You can’t work from home even 1 day a week and flex hrs is a joke. Managers do watch and say something if you are not in the office early. Then they don’t understand why people leave??? All those... — read more 

Hmmmm. Let me think hahahah

Don’t pi-s off your supervisor or their boss Do as much work for your supervisor as possible Be friendly to other supervisors

I have mixed opinions on whether EM’s debt and cash strategy is good and whether it makes sense. Anyone willing to discuss?

Here’s the problem. There is not a single manager in this company who motivates me. There are a couple who share a kindred skepticism of company culture. And there are a couple who are quite sweet, because they have drank deeply of the koolaide... — read more 

Just received the shareholder proxy package, does anyone else think it’s time to vote against DW for reelection? Might speak a little louder than a rigged survey would.

Just curious to see how bad it gets. Thanks.

As a former employee, is it possible to get a VOE from Exxonmobil? I call the number and they just give me the runaround because I’m a former employee. My former supervisor and department head act like they never knew me. Spineless simps. — read more 

Am I the only one that feels like to be successful here I have to work all the time? Day and night. Feels like that is the thing we can't say out loud. It's mentally exhausting.

By Jacob Morgan LinkedIn Newsletter Series for Executives 11 May 2022 If you’re like most employees, you dread annual performance reviews. So why are they still happening at most companies around the world? I've long shared my disdain for annual... — read more 

26 April (IEEFA Asia) Carbon, capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is increasingly attracting attention in South East Asia. However, in the absence of the right drivers, its prospect in the region remains questionable, according to IEEFA’s latest... — read more 

By Marcel Schwantes LinkedIn Career Development 11 May 2022 Marcel Schwantes is a globally-recognized leadership authority, executive coach, international speaker, podcast host, and syndicated columnist with a worldwide following. He teaches... — read more 

May 10, 2022 3:49 PM ET Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)COM, CVX By: Carl Surran, SA News Editor Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) may generate $50B of free cash flow this year after capital expenditures, providing plenty of room for its $15B annual dividend and... — read more 

Exxon doubles down on ‘advanced recycling’ claims that yield few results The petroleum company is under investigation for misleading the public while exacerbating the global plastic pollution... — read more 

By Jacob Morgan 11 May 2022 Source: LinkedIn CEO Newsletter Series What’s the worst trait a leader can have that will lead to their downfall? I’ve asked this question of hundreds of top business leaders around the world, and I’ve received one... — read more 

Lots of retirements (no surprise there) and also several EMIT interns (surprised that IT students are considering us)..

Thinking of leaving. Only 6 ur service so not much. What’s the formula to calculate lump sum? At my low level doesn’t seem interest rate hike is significant (based on online calculator) but would like actual equation so I can make sure I’m not using... — read more 

Anyone have feedback from the Americas Product Solutions leadership forum? As a (former) F&L employee, KM seems to be an improvement from our previous president. Some notable comments were that the HR processes around PIPs are too impersonal, and... — read more 

Black swans and butterflies...

A former coworker who waited for EM's upturn, for the good times is now looking for a way out fro EM less than a year since he decided to stay. I keep telling people that while nothing is perfect, nothing is worse than EM! I'm not saying to leave... — read more 

A former coworker who couldn't wait to get out is looking for a way back to EM less than a year since he left. I keep telling people that while EM is not perfect, nothing is! I'm not saying to stay put at all costs, but those rushing to get out are... — read more 

What's going on in EMIT? LinkedIn has recently been flooded with all posts from departing employees from EMIT. Looks like everyone is leaving or prepping to leave except BK and his minions.

Who’s doing it and why? Asking for a friend. 15 years of service, left for greener pastures and 50 years to date, still working…in the O&G industry and taking it day by day.

Never heard of any.

I have a coworker that just loves to stir up the team. She will get everyone upset over nothing and then my supervisor has to calm everyone down. Problem is some people really like her. I am thinking of asking for a transfer and specifically... — read more 

A colleague of mine was complaining that his supervisor unempowered him or was too in his business. The truth is the colleague wasn’t getting stuff done that needed to be done so his supervisor stepped in. What do you think the supervisor should have... — read more 

As a supervisor I am amazed that people don’t realize I will read their text messages and IMs. Thanks for self identifying who I should PIP.

I received RSUs for the first time this year. Will I receive a tax for reporting the dividend income? Thanks.

I continue to be amazed at the poor quality of KO feedback that people submit and the fear of submitting it in writing. Everyone complains about management not having courage of conviction but the workforce can’t even give honest or helpful feedback... — read more 

Frankly, I'd be relieved if I only had to worry about being PIPed. Instead, my manager of two years constantly threatens layoffs and even spreads layoff rumors himself from what I've heard (can't confirm it, though). We work in an environment built... — read more 

Any one had any bad experiences with Global Security or dealings with there management. Seems they have deteriorated from what they used to be.

This is the first PDS cycle where I’ve been asked to report on what I did last year that had a positive global impact. Thinking it was a joke, I almost laughed. It wasn’t a joke. I wanted to say that if I was actually in a position of power where I... — read more 

Lots of complaints from there on this board

Not enough people and poor leadership starting to rear its head

I am a long-time employee and over the years I have seen and experienced a lot here but now I can't find an exit fast enough. It's sad, because I used to think EM was my dream job. I am curious how the new hires see the situation when they first... — read more 

As I walk around campus, it just feels like a business on the decline. My evidence, toilets being broken for months, algae on building exterior surfaces, grass growing over road, shrubbery dying and left in place, trash in miscellaneous places... — read more