Our management, who seems to keenly follow what is posted on this site, seems to have found a great way to take down any thread that bothers them. It’s enough to post something that sounds critical, in order not to arouse suspicions, but mention... — read more
NSLFTNJ
Now that politicians have discovered that wind and solar is an unreliability energy source it appears that upstream O&G folks are going back to work. Everyone is my area (South Texas) is back to work; my personal email in-box is filling with... — read more
Retiree healthcare
I hear people saying they want to hold on a few more years to get the retiree healthcare but then on the Facebook group “ExxonMobil Houston and Beyond! Retirees United” I see people commenting that it is no better than what anyone can get through... — read more
Dental plan changes hint at your future
Dental plan has always covered four fluoride treatments per year. New for 2022 it only cover one. Why? Same person who said turn the chemical injection off to save money must have made the decision. Even though in the long run it will cost more we... — read more
Summary of GP Forum - By US 10yr employee
Q3 profits, especially U/S and Chemicals will be obscene. A portion of our executives (even lower tier) pay is 'profit sharing', not just RSUs. This is great news for them, as they will rake in significantly more cash than previous years. ... — read more
Department Heads
Who can explain the reasons the department head role exists? Does anyone know of a useful department head?
Record Profits
Rumor is profits will be obscene this quarter. So why aren’t employees being made whole?
What happened in Energy 3 today?
Got a stand down meeting invitation but suddenly canceled. Rumors said something obnoxious happened.
ExxonMobil's $1.1M tax abatement with The Woodlands Township terminated - Will Hughes Landing offices close?
12 October 2021 https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/government/2021/10/12/exxonmobils-11m-tax-abatement-with-the-woodlands-township-terminated/ ExxonMobil's $1.1M tax abatement with The Woodlands Township terminated By Vanessa... — read more
CL 27/28 by 30 years old?
I know Rex was CL 30 by 30. Those days a long gone. Has anyone made CL 27/28 by 30?. Seems like CL 26 by 30 is very common.
2022 vacation payout (US)
If one resigns Jan 3, 2022, will Xom payout entire 2022 vacation entitlement?
PIPs
I just read somebody complain that new employees (up to five years at EM) are disproportionately affected when it comes to removals through PIPs. Here, I always read about older employees being significantly more affected because of their higher pay... — read more
Seven Strategies to Improve Your Employees’ Health and Well-Being
by Erin L. Kelly, Lisa F. Berkman, Laura D. Kubzansky, and Meg Lovejoy October 12, 2021 Harvard Business Review Your company may pride itself on being a good employer. But even with the best of intentions, your company could be hurting employees’... — read more
Electric vehicles may cut global refining capacity demand by half - If true, it will impact our downstream assets.
HydrocarbonProcessing.com 21 September 2021 A global drive towards electrification of road transport to reduce carbon emissions may cut demand for the world's oil refining capacity by half in 2050, consultancy Rystad Energy says. "Going forward we... — read more
Essay for management
I was told I needed to be developed on how to write an email to management as we had to make sure we didn’t make them feel there was something wrong with our processes or have them asking more questions. I was told this by a young first time... — read more
Useless Global Projects - do we really need to hire 100s every year at BTC?
The most useless people at BTC are the global projects teams, who just manage contractors all day. Each of these India. contracting companies is more capable than the tier 3 companies Exxon hires their employees from. They dont need the middlemen!... — read more
Are there employees left in EMHC?
I’ve left the company a while ago and I keep checking in here cause I would like to know how bad it can get (guilty pleasure I know). Are there any employee left in Houston Campus? I see so many of the people I used to cross paths in there posting... — read more
Campus Fun Fridays
How can we improve morale? Salary increases!? No, there must a better way. Work from home policy? Nah, Im sure there are better ways to show care for our most valuable assets. How about 9/80 schedule? Nah, think outside the box! Ok what... — read more
Fayetteville shale sales secrets!!!!
Any one heard how the sale of the XTO/EOM assets in the Fayetteville shale In Arkansas is progressing?? Is it sold ? Nobody wants to buy???
Stop your LINKED IN charades
Am talking with the LCMs, GMs, SVPs Do your job and stop doing marketing. Who are you trying to impress, clearly your sycophants give Likes. Stop it already. LinkedIn and town halls are not engagement. Doing real tangible things for employees is... — read more
Another round of layoffs by December
Many won’t pass the PIP and will be let go mid to late November. There will be a reorg in December and SLS, DH, and managers will have multiple areas, others will be let go. This is to show the shareholders XOM is cutting expenses through... — read more
Maternity leave and resign
It’s been a few months since I have returned from mat leave. I have a good offer elsewhere and thinking to resign. I have my full vacation remaining. Will Exxon pay out my pro rated vacation? I see the guidelines say it is up to the supervisor but... — read more
How was the Layoff and PIP experience?
Since a bunch of people mention across topics that this is a layoff site. Let me get straight to the topic. I would like to understand about the sentiment and treatment received by people who were severed from the company as part of layoff and... — read more
Imperial Oil to Produce Renewable Diesel at Strathcona Refinery
4 October 2021 Imperial Oil to produce renewable diesel at Strathcona refinery. Biofuels Central Imperial (TSE:IMO, NYSE American:IMO) is moving forward with plans to construct a world-class renewable diesel complex at its Strathcona refinery near... — read more
How to deal with difficult coworkers
www.businessmanagementdaily.com Ryan Nichols October 8, 2021 Everyone has to deal with difficult coworkers — even your favorite team members can sometimes be a bit hard to work with. While you might not always be able to take a difficult coworker... — read more
ExxonMobil Should Issue A SmartBand To Every Employee To Make Us Calmer
Smart headbands claim to make people calmer. Source: BBC By Kitti Palmai - Business reporter 10 October 2021 Max Newlon, president of BrainCo, explains that the headband uses an AI (artificial intelligence) software algorithm to monitor 1,250 "data... — read more
How to (professionally) write an angry email
Don't let poorly written communication ki-l your career. How to (professionally) write an angry email Source: Business Management Daily October 11, 2021 When emotions are high, you’re more likely to convey all of your thoughts and feelings regarding... — read more
ExxonMobil to Build Large-Scale Plastic-Waste-Recycling Facility
Published: Oct. 11, 2021 at 7:50 a.m. ET Wall Street Journal By Colin Kellaher Exxon Mobil Corp. on Monday said it plans to build its first large-scale advanced recycling facility in Texas as the energy giant steps up efforts to reduce plastic... — read more
Industry Leaders
Always be asking yourself - is this good for the company? How can I maximize shareholder value while minimizing our carbon footprint? These are questions we need to be asking ourselves. As an Industry leader in technology, the rest of the world looks... — read more
Layoffs 2021
What's the latest news on layoffs? Location and people affected?
My problem with new employees
I don't care that they have no experience, every single one of us had no experience at some point. I don't mind sharing my knowledge either. But I do mind that they can't take constructive criticism. Don't get offended and come at me with pale... — read more
Permian Premium Shenanigans
Notice how now that they brought back the Permian Premium at 50% of what it used to be they have coded it different on your paystub than they did before? End result being when you contribute to your 401k it isn’t considered as part of your salary. So... — read more
EM Employee Product Discount Program
New changes to the gas discount program. You are no limited to three authorized users in addition to the employee. So, if you are married and have three children, you have to either cut out your spouse or one of your children. That is very smart EM!... — read more
Eliminate company iPhones in Houston
Since people no longer travel why do they need iPhones?
What are positive of BTC?
Any positive change you have experienced because of BTC?
My Speaking Notes for Employee Forum
I hear you residents and Engine #1... Loud and clear! I've been working on a plan, and not only have BK and I developed it, we've already begun implementation across the Houston campus. After months of meetings between several committees, we've... — read more
Does Exxonmobil refresh laptops and phones?
I'm an experienced hire with 3 years at the company, Does exxon ever evaluate and refresh the standard laptops and iphones? My iphone barely holds a charge anymore and my laptop is slow as he-l. Just wondering if there is plan in place.
Top reasons for attrition
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/10/07/top-reasons-great-resignation-workers-quitting/ Stop thinking we are SPECIAL. Attrition is happening everywhere. Heard it in Subsurface Forum. Nothing to see here. Folks leaving for different... — read more