I have noticed that some Business Units have not scheduled PDS feedback sessions? Have they been told to wait to deliver the results? Why are they waiting?

The one thing that's keeping me here is not being able to tell for sure if the job I might accept will put me in a better position. I've seen it happen. People accept a job thinking it was going to be great then once they start it's something... — read more 

Hi Folks, like the title says: I left Exxon a couple of days ago, curious when the unvested portion of my 401k is removed from my Voya account (need to roll over), and when is unpaid vacation paid out (already submitted info to Hr before leaving)? Is... — read more 

One of the worst leaders on the learning division… everything getting outsourced

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Where in the benefits system do you update your information?

I've been asked to 'Carry On' as a proud member of the We Are. But the delivery of the message was more: 'Hey! You're not Carrion! Good going. Won't be picking your bones for now, lucky one.' To be honest, it was disappointing on a few levels. I'd... — read more 

Source: www.LinkedIn.com Author: John Maxwell Leadership guru John Maxwell is famous for saying "leadership is influence." The real challenge is figuring out how to do it. But first, exercising influence as a leader has one tough prerequisite... — read more 

Yes, I can be laid off or fired any day, but I refuse to worry about it any longer. Whether I'll be affected is out of my hands. They might say they want to get rid of the low performers but we all know that's not true. They have a numbers-driven... — read more 

If we had one would you use it? Would this be better than the current policy of asking your supervisor for a transfer?

I am 59. Until the last month, I've been very happy being at ExxonMobil. I've been fortunate to have jobs and opportunities that challenged me and I've always been ranked well. I hate the new assessment system. I also hate the 8-10% NSI... — read more 

Hello! Is there still an ergonomic program in Houston? If so, who runs it?

Finally any “leaders” held accountable for their (awful) performance? Under what KPIs would they not need significant improvement? Or rules don’t apply to them?

Some traders received bonus If you are a trader in any commodity and did not receive be aware you not part of the boys club

Sometimes XOM can seem like high school where popularity is everything. Most feel they don’t need to work as long as they are popular and make their manager feel superior. These types of people will eventually climb up the ladder and contribute the... — read more 

A friend was made an offer at another company. The problem is, it offers significantly lower pay while benefits are comparable. He's undecided. I personally think it would be worth it to take a pay cut in return for less stress, no unrealistic work... — read more 

After the many controversies in the past several years and especially in the past several weeks, is anybody else now ashamed to admit they work at XOM? I don't even oppose what was done. I just can't believe that if you were going to resort to... — read more 

In the past, all of us know we can look forward to a stable career with EM, and slowly grow our technical expertise. I still felt married to EM despite the average ranking. Many of us know we are not the top quintile and will never be a manager. But... — read more 

2021 Q4 corporate interest rates are likely to stay low, at levels comparable to Q3, but will likely go back to at least normal in the first part of 2022, so there will be a strong incentive for whatever REs are left to retire by the end of this... — read more 

What hr email do i include in my resignation email so my vacation can be paid out? Also any other things I should do before resigning?

I see comments alluding to no pay increase this year. Do y'all genuinely not know how to read an email? It clearly states effective Jan 1st '22 salary program will change, if you are elegible (most of you can't even read so I doubt any of you will... — read more 

I'm interested if there are people - and if so, how many - who believe they are safe from the incoming cuts? If you believe you will not be impacted, can you please share why? Everybody I know is worried, some to the point of already looking for new... — read more 

A thread for sharing your assessment results to help everyone understand general trends. Would help if everyone could provide it in the format below… Here’s mine: Org: EMCC Years: 7-8 Previous rank: Needs Improvement New rank: Very Good General... — read more 

Hemorrhaging people and management still says we don't have an attrition problem. Please stop this PIP nonsense - it antagonizes the workforce. Maybe give out a raise or two. Something to try to build back morale.

I’m a 20+ year employee who received the NSI designation. My direct supervisor did not represent me in the meeting, it was done by her boss. My direct supervisor was unable to give any real context to the feedback that landed me in NSI. Now my... — read more 

The Job Family Lead for EMIT’s Business Capability group just emailed the whole job family to complain about people’s negativity towards the company. In addition to being poorly written, it reads like a desperate attempt to keep his own job by... — read more 

What industries are people applying to that provide a competitive salary vs Oil and Gas? I have heard people going to Amazon, Tesla, etc and claiming higher salaries but I don’t see those jobs posted online. Can’t seem to find many jobs... — read more 

Does anyone know what the ranking groups were ( what CL levels were ranked together )

Anyone new coming in is destined for failure - they just don’t know it yet! The whole operation is broken because management will never step up to solve a multitude of problems. The only thing I’ve seen these Kool-Aid drinking fools do is nothing but... — read more 

Nothing rattles my cage more.... it's been at least 13hrs of travel, you are at your connecting flight and oh "sorry sir, we have no seat available for you". Why did you sell me a ticket when there is not room for 8-10% of us? If I would have known... — read more 

If nothing else, just to see the levels of incompetence that are pervasive here. How a Greenpeace undercover reporting team embarrassed ExxonMobil Two Exxon lobbyists bragged about their political influence and cynical PR ploys. An undercover... — read more 

I've been PIPd and it was very unpleasant, the brief conversation. About 5 minutes – with my current (3 mo) Supervisor and also his predecessor (2 yrs) laying it out – timing, meaning, encouragement. I actually like the current S. So I saved the... — read more 

I am new to XOM and have fallen in love with the safety culture here. Just so I don’t break any rules, are we allowed to chew gum while walking on campus?

Thank you to whoever made up the story being passed around about running into an old colleague near the elevator and telling them to not resign. Needed some comedic relief on my Wednesday.

While oil prices are rising now we all know the way this goes. Prices will crash again. Do we have time to pay down debt before then? Are we strong enough to survive the next bust?

Has “we have the best people” been repeated so many times that people believe it or just say it as a reflex? I for one am tired of hearing people say it so often. Don’t try tell me other companies don’t have good people. If you believe this please... — read more 

When I joined Development Company at Greenspoint we would have big all company meetings at the hotel next to the office. I remember thinking the old guys were so jaded and cynical. Comments like don’t trust a word management says. I thought wow these... — read more 

What was your biggest motivating factor? Friends I know left for a variety of reasons but common thread seems to be moving closer to family.

Can we ever trust management again? I keep wondering at what leaves the trust is lost. I am confused when I hear people at high levels of the organization say they can’t make decisions and are waiting for others to decide. Does Darren decide... — read more 

I work way more than 40 hours a week. No chance I will ever have a sponsor as I am too old for that now. I work and don’t have time for exercise or my kids as I am so afraid of being PIPd. I feel like my blood pressure is going up up up. Only thing I... — read more