Topics regarding layoffs at ExxonMobil Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at ExxonMobil Corp.

Quote Of The Day

“It is a fact that no man improves much after the age of 60 and after 65, most suffer a really alarming decline. I could give some examples, but at the advice of my publisher will refrain from doing so.” H. L. Mencken

More Tone Deaf LinkedIn Posts

Did anyone else see the post from the person that just came back from a leave of absence? People busted their rear ends continually for years only to get laid off while this person was off hiding out painting pictures. Seriously save that garbage for... — read more 

Dividend Investors: Intelligent Prophets or Parasites?

I'm well aware I work for a - what is it called - Troglidyte Dividend company. Has always Risen - for the past 140 years - even if with borrowed money. Several years - over a dozen - and it took just this long to realize that I essentially work for... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+1implO5F

Sneaky Lies That Managers Tell Employees

Jason Notte - 2h ago https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/career/30-sneaky-lies-that-bosses-tell-employees (1) When the Boss Lies Bad bosses are disruptive to a workplace even when they're being completely honest. When they lie, it's even worse... — read more 

I don't expect changes for the better

It is unlikely that there will be any positive changes to make this a better workplace. There are many things that I would like to see changed here. What do you think should be the priorities?

Heaven

I am sitting at my desk where I just threw my wrapper in my trash can, right below my phone. We were just discussing the phishing email we got last week and how we all passed. I am off Friday. My manager is great. I get paid really good. I like... — read more 

WFH: How often?

I recently relocated back to Houston campus. Someone help me out - how often are people working from home? What happens if we don't show up? It seems to vary drastically so much. Some people do whatever they want and other groups are there daily?... — read more 

Exit at 5 years - pension vestment

As we become vested in the pension plan at 5 years, what happens if one leaves the company at 5 years and a day? Are you offered a small payout? Or do you wait until some and receive a small portion of the pension sum?

Police car to stop cube pics

Anyone else notice the police car now frequently in front of the cube? Are they trying to intimidate people into not taking cube pics?

Link Executive Bonuses to Morale

Wouldn't it be interesting if executive bonuses were linked to morale? Pretty obvious they aren't. I wonder if they are linked to headcount reductions.

No hiring in USA with continued attention planned

If you haven't caught on to what the unadvertised company plan is let me point it out. insufficient hiring in USA to meet required staffing levels continued intentional employee attrition and reductions through assessment process and... — read more 

EMHC so depressing I will WFH

It is so depressing working on campus that I’ve decided I’m going to maximize my work from home. The campus is so empty it’s a constant reminder of all the good people we once had who we have now fired and of our continuous offshoring of any... — read more 

Another question about meetings

I attend all meetings because I don't want to jeopardize my job (which I still care about) by being absent. However, I see that many here resort to coming up with good excuses just to avoid meeting madness. What can be the consequences of avoiding... — read more 

Fake TSA

Fake TSA is in nature headed towards Energy.

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| 1261 views | | 2 replies (last August 22, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1ilNXLHi

Dream come true?

Recent brown nosing LI posts about what a dream come true it is to join ExxonMobil. Sure, wait a few months or years. Then the dream will turn to reality and just another job.

Some people still like their jobs at ExxonMobil

They exist. Usually, those are the lucky ones who have great managers who are there for their employees, unlike the majority who can't wait to yell at us or throw us under the bus. I envy them. I'd love to be able to enjoy my job and find it... — read more 

RSU Quantity Rumors?

Anyone have any legit rumors on the number of RSUs CL 25 O will get? This is a real question, but I expect this will trigger a fair amount of vitriolic tomato throwing in the comments.

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| 2810 views | | 11 replies (last August 26, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1ikuqoAU

Why so much negativity?

I can’t understand all the negativity against EM that I found in these posts. Yes I know nepotism, brown-nosing, managerial incompetence, etc. are a problem, but it’s not an unique problem with EM. It’s all fckn corporate really. Instead of... — read more 

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| 1750 views | | 10 replies (last August 22, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1ikAdVfe

Advice for the close to retirement people.

Get ready to be let go at any time by paying off everything you owe. I have and feel free. Get a financial planner and have everything ready to transfer when it comes. Once your are over 55 and 15 years in relax and take it day by day anything over... — read more 

Two weeks with my new company

I didn't even realize how much working at EM has been affecting my health. Since I left, I stopped having high blood pressure episodes due to the crazy workload with not enough resources to get it done. I also don't stress all the time over possibly... — read more 

Company Plan and Houston Attrition

I cannot speak for all of the companies, but for the early submission numbers I see: Houston 2026+ numbers are smaller than what management promised us a couple of years back Low cost centers are higher than what was forecasted a couple of... — read more 

Open sharing on YouTube..

Has anyone else seen this?? A goodbye video. Mentions her salary... 5 years, CL25 = ~$133k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyt9EK3fbmg "O&G Engineer Says Goodbye to Corporate Life - It's Time to Chase a Dream!"

Millennial New Hire - Leaving ASAP

i have been lurking on here and to my horror, all my worst fears and feelings are confirmed. i have only been here a couple of months now, but i know i will not stay longer than a year or maybe 2 (if i can stomach it). this place is truly horrible. i... — read more 

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| 2690 views | | 7 replies (last September 4, 2022)
Post ID: @OP+1iiGTh87

Salary Transparency

The company isn’t transparent with us, but doesn’t mean we can’t be. Post your years of experience, CL, and salary. Bonus points for ranking history, gender, and ethnicity. I’ll start: 8 years, CL 25, 160k. Historically ranked in top two groups... — read more 

Purpose of PIP

In my case, I think that I was put on PIP only because of the manager's animosity towards me. It is very clear to everyone that PIP is not primarily intended for an employee to improve, as well as why the company decides to put an employee on PIP... — read more 

Why is it so hard to draw boundaries?

Company will squeeze everything out of the talented one with no reward unless you know how to play the game or is sponsored. In one of my previous role, I did both my job plus my bosses’ job plus some more. Worked 10 to 12 hours per day for 2... — read more 

Potential

I was wondering who sets the potential? Is it your supervisor or their boss or higher? If they haven't talked to you before, then it seems you are at a disadvantage?

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