Anyone on here around during what I understand was an extended downturn in the 1980’s and 90’s? What was it like to work at ExxonMobil during that time? I fear I must have joined in a bo-m and have a warped sense of what normal at this company and in... — read more 

I have sent out two. I am still trying to decide what industry and jobs I should be applying for.

Has management been transparent with any groups on headcount targets? Where are we headed?

It feels riskier to work at ExxonMobil and in the oil and gas sector than before. I used to trade higher pay for security of ExxonMobil but now with security gone feel I should be paid more to compensate for removal of security previously promised. I... — read more 

I support capitalism so I struggle with this one. If the market wants to pay them more so be it. What am I missing? It doesn’t feel right for CEOs to make so much but maybe it is a good thing.

With everything that has happened this past year it is easy to be negative. Every once in a while I remember I have much to be thankful for. I’m not saying I like all that has happened but at the same time maybe I need to think about the good things... — read more 

Is our industry dead? Are we holding hope out for the glory days? Should we all be quitting? My fear is I am Uncle Rico Uncle Rico: Back in '82, I used to be able to throw a pigskin a quarter mile. Kip: Are you serious? Uncle Rico: I'm dead... — read more 

I feel mad but I am not sure if my anger is due to the COVID demand drop and industry slump or how the company responded to it all I don’t know

Do you see any end for the great Exxodus in sight? PIPs coming, then minimal to zero raises, and then it’s time for PADP all over again! What do you want to see from the company?

Hello after 13 years starting to consider leaving the company. My question is if I left today would I have the option of taking a pension cash out? If so how long would it take to receive? Thanks in advance

Is today the day?

More realistic question, who replaces Swiger? His retirement should be coming soon. Theories? Who replaces him and who fill the position that person vacates?

The past July 4th celebration has made an impression on me. Maybe it is just the covid recovery or my own personal insomnia about it all with the company, but I believe now this is an epiphany to save our jobs. America! If you want to buy gas or oil... — read more 

Every time I open LinkedIn there are two or three more resignations. Won’t be anyone left at this rate.

Let’s get to the important stuff. Everyone else has Ford’s. Most people drive Fords. Chevys are POS

My origination of the team was just that. Good teams are democratic – all must participate and all must benefit. The vote is in and we’re leaving. Binks suggested this move last week – his continual 401(K) distraction assignments are way too... — read more 

Looked at my spending over the long weekend and I am losing my shirt working in the Permian. If they don’t bring back the COLA I am going to start making noise about needing to move back to Houston like many others are already doing. If they won’t... — read more 

Many are already talking about it. I'm just wondering what the situation will look like at Exxon when that happens again?

What’s the endgame? Why have two TC when BTC is lower cost ?

To the comic genius that created this post proxy video: https://www.captiongenerator.com/2254511/ExxonMobil-CEO-Reacts-to-2021-Shareholder-Vote Your 6k viewers want you to create a new one to document the rant which must have followed the KM video... — read more 

The SEC investigation on Permian revealed lot of inconsistencies. Current situation is worse with horrific staffing moves and declining competitive position( not even top 10) What still makes people working the Permian that they should take the BS?... — read more 

Can we stop attacking one another when we are in this together? Younger employees are not the older employees' enemy and vice versa. For as long as we fight amongst each other, the management is rubbing their hands gleefully because that means we are... — read more 

So many people in Midland and Carlsbad still hoping the COLA will return. Sad really. I keep wondering how they will react when they realize it is not coming back.

What’s with all the #Admin posts?

GenX and Millennials can’t wait to get us out of XOM. I can’t understand why. You’d be nothing without us sharing our operational knowledge. You say it’s “your time” but remember that sooner or later the next generation will say the same for you... — read more 

This latest brouhaha means nothing in the long run. Whatever fines they might have to pay, whatever changes they have to make, it will cost them nothing. They won't pay for it out of their own pockets. All they'll do is lay off or fire (more likely... — read more 

For those either in or out - you always out. early: penny to pound (Emp - ZZ Top just got paid) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51cUfyBFVuY bit later: under inspection (Emp - Nirvana something in the... — read more 

Lawmaker Threatens to Subpoena Exxon After Secret Video The chairman of a powerful House subcommittee said he is seeking answers from Exxon and other oil and gas giants over their role in spreading disinformation on climate change. By Hiroko... — read more 

Source: Washington Post By Steven Mufson June 19, 2021 at 5:24 p.m. EDT Why has Andy Karsner frightened the mighty ExxonMobil? Clay Sell was drifting off to sleep at home in Dallas when the phone rang. It was Alexander “Andy” Karsner, who reported... — read more 

I know that a PIP is a Performance Improvement Plan. What does PIL stand for? Asking for a friend.

I stopped to read a couple Exxon resignation posts that popped up on my LinkedIn page yesterday, and came to a realization on why this company doesn’t make as much money as it should. I looked at the titles of the people saying goodbye to the... — read more 

What benefit enhancement / new benefit would you be happy with in exchange for the pension? I realize answers will vary wildly depending on your years of service with XOM and how many years away you are from retirement. My answer as a mid career... — read more 

Not trying to be a smart a-s or anything but I do have a question. If you know EM isn’t what it once was and that they plan on cutting headcount over the next few years what are you going to do about it? Are you going to sit around and hope you’re... — read more 

As recent as 3 years ago, XOM brand was so respected. When I mentioned to friends and acquaintances that I work for you XOM, I could see the look of respect. Over the past year, that has changed to disrespect and ridicule. It keeps getting worse. I... — read more 

So is everything EM has done all forgiven now that the 401K match has been reinstated? Do you think the attrition will continue and people will still be running out of the door for other opportunities? Seems like Management think this is the silver... — read more 

Source: www.energyvoice.com 2 July 2021 Australia is on the verge of its largest-ever wave of decommissioning as offshore development wells reach the end of their producing life. This is both adding headaches for producers and creating a... — read more 

You know something is wrong with this company if the idea of three full days away from it fills me with this much joy. When this was still a good place to work, an extra day off was a nice bonus and nothing else. Now it's a much-needed extra day away... — read more 

Jul. 02, 2021 2:56 PM ET Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) By: Carl Surran, SA News Editor Exxon Mobil (XOM -0.2%) says it plans to begin reinstating the employer match to employee 401(NYSE:K) plans on Oct. 1, a year after it was suspended. Exxon... — read more 

A colleague who I know personally was boasting confidentially that he got a raise. I thought there was a freeze on salary increase.