Does anybody have any hard evidence on how often the ambulance shows up at the wellness center during ranking sessions? I hear it’s extremely higher during PiP season. Just curious.

There was a previous post concerning the way technical experts and experienced hires are disrespected. I agree, but I think there is a general disrespect for all employees. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be lied to about layoffs disguised as PIPs. We’d... — read more 

What an absolute load of dog sh-t

Not for the amount of work I'm expected to do in return. Remember when we were the top paying O&G company with the best benefits? I had no issues bending over backwards to get as much as humanly possible done. Now that my pay is below the industry... — read more 

I’ve been gone now for 2 years. In the chemical company back in 2019 “Growing With Purpose” was all the rage. Is that still a thing or did it fizzle out like most other empty feel-good excursions?

Along with closing the Nature and Science buildings it’s rumored they are going to start charging for parking on campus. Where’s there is smoke there is fire.

As a technical professional and experienced hire, I’m appalled at the lack of respect given to those who are truly at the top of their field. In my former companies, SMEs are never treated with such disrespect. SMEs are those who worked years... — read more 

Rising interest rates had a significant impact on actual versus calculated lump sum. Between 1 quarter, my lump sum dropped by 20%. Frankly, I don’t understand why those who are RE or near 65 would want to stick around.

The people described as criminal and unfair the plan by ExxonMobil to sale its assets to Seplat Energy, and to leave without cleaning the mess it created in the host community where it has extracted crude oil since... — read more 

The brain drain that I have witnessed in the last three years is inconceivable. It is hard to see the company surviving another decade with such loss of talent. If oil prices go back to the 40s and stay there for 3 years xom will be sold for a few... — read more 

Anyone else feel like this? Wake up. Hauled into the office to appease middle managers purely to sit in front of Excel and PowerPoint all day (with minimal collaboration). Subject to endless LPS drivel and cringeworthy safety sharings. No... — read more 

I’m a CL 24 and took over the assignment of a higher CL person that just retired. There are higher CL people in my group working an easier portfolio than me making way more money only because they are older. These small incremental raises are not... — read more 

With all the evidence that the ranking system is outdated why hasn’t anyone submitted a shareholder resolution to change it? Seems the shareholders would benefit from the better performance a workforce that wasn’t demoralized would bring. — read more 

My team is fantastic. I would rank them all Outstanding. The reason I avoid giving feedback is I know I can’t get them all ranked outstanding. If you want continuous feedback during the year don’t ask your supervisor ask your KOs. If they tell you... — read more 

I had a lot of serious issues caused by very traumatic experiences. I knew I wasn’t well. This was communicated to my SLS and their only solution was for me to take a leave of absence. This was not possible as I had a mortgage and other financial... — read more 

Nearly a decade ago when I was being interviewed by the Oil. Majors, the question about 'Company Culture' was a common theme and at that point in time, it felt like a nebulous concept. Not anymore. Having navigated one of the most volatile decades in... — read more 

Lots of complaints on here about supervisors. Have you ever considered the problem is your KO feedback? Are your KOs giving the surprise message that blindsided you? Are your KOs thinking they are doing you a favor by not giving any real improvement... — read more 

BTC is helping save millions of dollars, but the expats sent here are incompetent and often flaunt their priveleges in front of locals. They are also taking up more than 75% of cost of all of BTC, getting paid in 20 times that of locals. The... — read more 

I am reading a multitude of posts where people are either complaining or trying to understand the injustice related employee ranking, assignment, management behavior, decisions, etc. that they are subjected to at ExxonMobil. My question to you... — read more 

I can’t seem to get any information from anyone on the status of Rovuma. Anyone out there know? Looking forward to going back on that project, preferably at Technip

I had the pleasure to work in various organizations at ExxonMobil as part of my job rotations. It all boils down to one major skill - storytelling: are you telling the story which management want to hear? My most interesting recent experience... — read more 

Left the company 3 weeks ago and haven’t received my PIL yet. Payroll Assistance is ignoring my emails. Any idea what to do?

Feeling a bit frustrated today. It seems over the past decade our budget planning process has gone down the toilet. We are always over budget, always short sighted. We let things get to the point where a huge, expensive project is required to pull... — read more 

Is it normal to hear what you’ve never heard before (why you’re not ranked higher) from your boss during this session?

Definitely not in the worst position ever but wondering if anyone has ever challenged their rank group or if it’s even possible? I (along with many others) was represented by a wet noodle of a boss this year who was not able to describe to me why I... — read more 

Great advice especially if you are early in your career. Keep learning and increasing your salary. If you stay at one place too long you will stop learning and your salary will reflect this and stall out as... — read more 

There is a discussion on Bl!nd about upcoming restack of the whole campus to WE3 seating. Thoughts?

Comments in another thread mention an upcoming change in vacation accrual. Instead of getting full year vacation accrual on Jan 1 it will change to percentage accrual by month. Thoughts??????

Exxon Eyes Global Trading Expansion as Commodity Profits Soar Devika Krishna Kumar, Laura Hurst and Alex Longley, Bloomberg News https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/exxon-eyes-global-trading-expansion-as-commodity-profits-soar (Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil... — read more 

So many people now want to work only 40 hours per week. What are they thinking?

Exxon seems to employ managers with a special talent for presenting grandiose plans for employee's career, which will never materialize. How many times have you heard empty promises from your manager? My advice to those who haven't been here long... — read more 

Check out this post on LinkedIn written by a resume writer: “ExxonMobil: I think it’s time to reevaluate the ranking system you use during annual performance reviews! I’m having a record number of top-level talent come my way across drilling... — read more 

Got a solid offer and planning to leave in a couple of months Appreciate your answers on the following questions: when will the remaining vacation days in 2022 be paid to my bank account? How soon after my last day? This will help the tax planning... — read more 

Now the results are out on the We are eM survey; what are peoples thoughts? I still really find the results difficult to understand given the current morale

Attrition seems to be higher than ever (I can't say it's the highest since I don't have the numbers to back it up but it certainly seems to be up there). I wonder what are the main reasons that are making people opt to leave when the company is doing... — read more 

Many of you seem to have a massive hard-on for the office. Personally, I don’t get it. Maybe it’s a generational thing. I’m pretty sure it has nothing to do with collaboration, productivity, or keeping jobs from going to India though. There’s an... — read more 

Curious how the 2023 pay bumps will be. Has anyone heard anything?

The EM long drawn out layoff system called PIP is like putting 100 dogs into a PIT and throwing them less food such that each cycle the stronger dogs ki-l and eat 5 weaker dogs. This is a terrible existence even for the stronger dogs that thrive... — read more 

Can we get layoffs back, please? I'd prefer to be laid off and get a severance package then be put on PIP and then kicked to the curb with nothing to show for it. It would be one thing if PIPs were reserved for those who really need to improve, but... — read more 

Tim Madden - Thursday https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/4-warning-signs-that-your-job-s-corporate-culture-is-broken-and-why-it-might-be-time-to-leave Whether you've recently joined the role of your dreams and found it wasn't what you were... — read more