Every time I bring forward a good idea some senior SME or Advisor either steals it and takes credit or tries to ki-l it or minimize the impact. What gives? 15 years of this bullsh-t. I am done bringing ideas forward and am going to quiet quit in... — read more 

More and more Pioneer resignations. I guess they aren’t impressed by our “culture” and “care”

Why is there a large number of police on ExxonMobil campus this afternoon?

Each cycle has a target percentage that must land in MLRP (NI + NSI). That percentage isn’t identical across all organizations, but the weighted average across the whole function has to match whatever HR planned for that year. Is it possible for some... — read more 

I am wondering if we will have yet another year of zero raises.

Does management genuinely believe the recent PADP/MLPR changes are the best way for EM to meet its goals? If the real aim is headcount reduction, there are far less damaging approaches that don’t undermine morale. Does EM HR, the MC or board truly... — read more 

For retirees or those who are past the age of 55, what was your net pay raises in last 10 years, what do you estimate as the net value of the retiree health insurance?

Don't be fooled by the lie "career is one designed to last". More positions are being moved to low-cost centers in India and Malaysia. As an experienced hire, you will be treated as an outsider and your experience won't be valued here. You will be... — read more 

Most people quit too late. Look out for these 12 signs: Dread Every Morning ↳This isn't a bad week, it's a pattern that won't shift ↳Ex: Your stomach drops every Sunday night before Monday Growth Has Stopped ↳You've learned everything this... — read more 

Does anyone know? AI is saying anywhere between $14,000 to $23,000 per year. That is quite the savings...............

What GBCs will be gone after Polaris? Any information helps. Even though we’re cheap, can’t compete with MC’s india strategy.

Complete the sentence.

Just commented this in another thread, but thought may be worth mentioning. Based on other people’s posts today, it’s confirmed the MLRP policy change is being applied retroactively (2 NSI in 5 years = termination). Instead of it being effective... — read more 

Well, it finally happened. Got called into a “quick sync” with my manager Monday morning. HR was already in the room, which tells you everything. They slid the PIP paperwork across the table, and before I could even read the “performance... — read more 

Just got my PDS review and told that I was going to be terminated immediately as I had already been on a PIP within the last 5 years under the MLRP scheme Was told that I would not be getting my retrenchment package initally promised for... — read more 

Can anyone share any BTC or KLTC success stories? I presume we have above average ppl at the highest levels of management. We’ve been on this TC journey now for a while and should be able to judge whether or not we should double down or reset our... — read more 

I’ve learned more about ExxonMobil’s policies and the unwritten, dirtier rules outside the office than inside it. I’m sharing what I’ve picked up so far. If this helps even one person who walks blind. Feel free to add to it and keep it a live... — read more 

IMO. These days, the company pays no importance to retention. The majority of XOM employees in the US will likely have a maximum of 5 years at the company before they finally realize that they are better off somewhere else. 10 years maximum if... — read more 

https://www.business-standard.com/amp/companies/news/exxonmobil-s-india-gcc-leases-235-300-sq-ft-space-in-bengaluru-for-70-3-cr-126070801271_1.html ExxonMobil is aggressively expanding BTC by leasing more office space for technology, engineering... — read more 

So management remove decent people, remove decent tools and cripple processes - the activity fails - they then use that as an excuse to cut the activity back to the minimum and send the work to India - they move on to the next activity and repeat. No... — read more 

So with the finance forum, the intent was clarity. However, if we expect finance personnel to engage with broader opinion, do they need to be finance specialists? I take that to mean that we don’t need finance majors any longer. Appreciate the... — read more 

What do L4 managers (first line) even do? Honestly, most of them just show up to ranking meetings and focus on protecting their own spot. Then they run a few routine chit‑chat check‑ins with their direct reports, maybe take the team out for frozen... — read more 

A flurry of goner posts with cube photos are recently on rise on LinkedIn, why?

I'm thinking we won't see more cuts until next year. Anyone else have thoughts on timing?

Do we still need Exploration? Is EM still winning post Guyana?

When will PDS feedback start / end? Are supervisors/ managers having a rough time giving feedback?

I've been job hunting for a while now, and I've gotten some offers, but nothing that matches what I make here. That's pretty concerning because Exxon hasn't been known for top-tier pay for years, yet the offers I'm getting are still noticeably lower... — read more 

If I bet my life on anything, it’s American Exceptionalism rooted in integrity, excellence, and courage. Working alongside our global teams has only reinforced it: no other country comes close. Yet stepping back, it’s clear how offshoring and... — read more 

Lessons learned from Hormuz conflict is that XOM needs secure LNG and Venture Global is the perfect fit. XOM was slow in January of 2026 where it could have bought it cheap…and most likely paid it off in short term

How do I get a Sponsor? I just transferred to another team and I do not know any of the Supervisors like the others on the team do. I need a sponsor obviously to be able to get a ranking that will allow me to keep my job, so how do I go about getting... — read more 

Could someone please explain why we are laying off talent reservoir and geos in Australia and UK when we are going to need them to help us evaluate new prospects with the horizon challenge when we are struggling to recruit in the US. Is India the... — read more 

XOM has sold its Australian assets to Woodside. Why would XOM announce the potential acquisition of Woodside when they are minimizing foot print in Australia? 🇦🇺 Is this a co-k block so Shell or BP don’t purchase Woodside?

On February 15, ExxonMobil announced that the company's Huizhou Daya Bay R&D Center officially started construction in the Huizhou Daya Bay Petrochemical Park. The Daya Bay R&D Center is ExxonMobil's second R&D center in China after the Shanghai R&D... — read more 

I need advice on how to deal with a certain type of coworker. There’s a guy on my team who talks a lot in meetings and always volunteers easy solutions to every problem that comes up. But after the meeting, he’s nowhere to be found. None of his... — read more 

Proud to be in Uncon. Working for the best, corrupt, useless leadership. All they care about is posting in LinkedIn how great they are. Seeing supervisors and managements treat their people like slaves day in / day out and wait for the ranking... — read more 

Is there still Ultimate Potential w/ new changes to S&D. Can it go down or up if I have Excellent / Outstanding for 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 years after I’m 40yrs @ CL 27 or 28. What’s the new promotion guidelines?

Anyone have updates about Antwerp? I see that it’s been completely shut down since June 29th due to a strike. Not sure which way things are going. Link here:... — read more 

I expect to get PIP’d in a couple of weeks. Are there any disadvantages of taking PIL and retiring vs simply retiring? Does taking PIL affect retirement status or any retirement benefits?

How many layers of executive management exist between the CFO and a person who actually does some work? I'm looking at an example now that shows 5 layers, all based in Houston, all execs and none actually doing anything other than talking about other... — read more