and they're actually getting away with it! Are you kidding me???
Mid-career folks, what to do?
Early careers jump. Late careers coasting or retire. Mid-careers f**ked
What did you with XOM apparel?
For those who quit, what have you done with your XOM branded apparel (polo shirts, jackets, etc)? Continue to wear them Burn them Give to homeless people Wear it while filling gas at Shell Other
Good luck with your job hunt!
It's time to bail.
XTO for sale
What, XOM can't take anymore of XTO? Is it like a C that has eaten XOM alive? https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/exxon-launches-us-shale-gas-sale-to-kick-start-stalled-divestitures.html
Anybody else going through notice period?
Let’s share our experience with our fellows so they know what to expect from this interesting period ;)
Legal Representation
Anyone in Houston have a referral for an attorney willing to take on the PIP/PIL fight?
Where are the latest Houston Covid numbers?
They’re now two days late. Anyone know when we can expect them to be posted? My cynical side says they’re bad and management is figuring out how to “spin” them and justify why we’re still on campus, why masks are no longer required, and why all of... — read more
Toxic culture is embraced
Why is the toxic culture of unhappy employees embraced by this executive team? Why is nobody trying to change things for the better? This can't be good for the company, nobody can convince me that it is. So why is having an overwhelming majority of... — read more
XTO relocation payment
I am planning on leaving the company before my relocation bonus’s vest. Already got new role to cover them, but I am curious if anyone has had XOM asking them to repay and if they do ask how aggressively will they pursue?
Why are EM employees everywhere more valued than at EM?
EM employees are valued in a lot of places. I am going to Google for my next role. Take advantage of that EM brand name now before the oil and gas industry get decimated by the latest IPCC report. The report will hammer the final nail into the... — read more
Joining Trading group... views??
I am thinking of a move into the trading group in a research analyst or commercial support role... but cant find out much about the profitability of this group... anybody in it or outside who knows if it is worth joining ? In terms of current... — read more
Covid vaccine pay bump
I just talked to a member of upper management and they are going to offer a 15% pay bump to everyone that will get the covid vaccine. What a great way to get everyone on the same page. This will ensure the safety of everyone. Great idea! Finally!
I must be out of my mind
I retired last year after a lifetime career in the O&G. It’s going to sound crazy but I miss EM even though I’m glad to be gone. I guess old habits die hard. I keep returning here to stay updated on what’s going on instead of enjoying my retirement... — read more
Keith McCoy
Give him a break. He is a victim too. Peace.
What would help
Yes, XOM is currently a mess, we all know it. You know what would help solve that problem? If the leadership started promoting from within, people who know the company and know what it needs to improve. Instead, we keep getting more outsiders who... — read more
Thoughts on the "How we support technical careers in EMIT" meeting
Within a short amount of time, I found myself tuning out because it was the same old empty rhetoric, glittering generalities, and redundant verbosity Gaslighting us by telling us that people are leaving because they want to "pursue their... — read more
2020 layoff here... Leaving EM is so much better
I'm only coming back to these boards because some of my friends have been PIP'd this year and I am revisiting memory lane. Let's just say that 80% of my (EMIT) friends have left Exxon already and have found higher pay and more enjoyable jobs... — read more
Why does it bother you?
Why does it seem to bother so many people that we have a place where we can vent our many work-related issues? Are you so insecure in your "great and enjoyable" job that somebody saying something negative about it on an anonymous board on the... — read more
How to say ‘no’ when invited to help campus recruiting or site interview
Crazy as it is, there are targets for campus recruiting. I can’t say with a straight face: “come join our wonderful company!”. How to get out of it?
Potential NSI Figures
When you’re PIP/PIL/Forced retired you have to fill out a survey electing what you will do. This survey currently has 430 responses. This may be an indicator of how many people are being NSI so far. If you PIP, maybe check back in after September 1... — read more
PIL or just retire
Got Pip’d this year. Not quite 56, RE. Is there an advantage to not accepting the PIL, and not signing the waiver? Is the waiver hush money, how would it hold up in court of law? My two options - take pay in lieu or just give retirement take and go... — read more
Advice on Recording Feedback Discussions
What are your thoughts or experience with recording feedback discussions with a supervisor or manager? This would be in Texas where my understanding is recording a conversation without the other party’s consent is lawful. I know this topic has... — read more
ExxonMobil suspended from Int’l Climate Council it helped form
7 August 2021 Kaieteur News – ExxonMobil Corp. has been suspended from the Climate Leadership Council following a secretly recorded video that showed one of the company’s lobbyists detailing its strategies to delay climate action. Exxon was among... — read more
Wondering if we have PIP'd or forced people to retire for these fireable offenses?
Source: Business Management Daily When an employee acts in a way that doesn’t align with your company’s values, workplace policies, mission, or goals, it might be time to let them go. These actions are considered fireable offenses. While what’s... — read more
Headline: Let employees stay home from expensive campus or lose 30% of workers
This is written about big tech but seems to apply equally to our white elephant of a... — read more
#TGGottaGo - Who’s with me?
How can something bad become worse - Ask TG ! Pick anything and it’s worse now than before, which is a major accomplishment in itself
XOM Most discussed company on the board
XOM is the most chatted company on this board. People are opening up their sentiments and sharing how company has and continues to treat them, mostly poorly. Based on the sheer volume of posts and comments here there is no way people are making up... — read more
DW's PDR reviewer scam!
DW's PDS reviewer is the head of HR. Head of HR's PDS reviewer is DW. Interesting how they can conveniently rank each other... Hmmmm
NSI and retiring?
If you are NSI and retiring what is your exit strategy? PIL and retire?, retire and get another job, start taking medical benefits, take the pension now or wait, etc. Also, what is your mindset now that it’s reality?
Exxon carbon future plans dented..another hall of shame entry under our ceo
https://www.reuters.com/business/exxon-suspended-climate-advocacy-group-it-helped-form-2021-08-06/
Fu-k this company
that is all
Dr-g test
Has anyone ever been dr-g tested by the Company???
NSI Patriot - at least I know I'm free
I'm probably among only a few ex-pats in the NSI situation. Maybe not. Assigned to 2 very distinct texas locations for the past 6 years. Many other assigns globally over 15 years total. I'm a specialist. saying any more my counsel would advise... — read more
Ranking System
After careful consideration, I have concluded that the EM ranking system sucks ! I don't know why they even ask for input from your Supervisor / Manager when in the end, their opinions don't mean $hit. This is strictly a popularity contest when they... — read more
Change in Air Travel Policy
I am writing to request the corporation restore an air travel policy that was in place prior to February of 2021. As far back as I know the EM policy for traveling between Houston and Alaska was to fly business class. If an employee was not able... — read more
What do Business Support Mgrs and Advisors do?
Serious question. Not looking to bash anyone. But what exactly do folks in these roles do? Give me the "A day in the life of ..."
We have to return to office at some point
COVID-19 is here to stay. Too many people didn't take it seriously enough when we could have done something about it, and now we're stuck with it for who knows how long. We'll have slowdowns and new waves every so often. I'm not justifying sending... — read more