I work in downstream engineering. The company Im interviewing with is in commodities trading. I’m not positive if I want this potential job or not, but I do want to do the interview and evaluate the potential offer. But for some reason I have this... — read more 

It still hurts to see a decade of work stolen. I realized too late that I was hired to do the heavy lifting for others who took advantage of me. (Those who are adept at managing up but made little contributions.) The real disappointment was to see... — read more 

Root Causes: Forced ranking PIP % goals to reduce headcount Sponsorship and false high ranking of sponsored id--ts Continued degradation of employee treatment and reduced benefits PIPing competent 50+ HC10 employees to replace... — read more 

Make a prediction and tell us what you think about Exxon Mobil layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

No raise for me this year which is not unique but has me wondering if adjusted for inflation I have maxed out?

The organization seems heavily weighted toward advisory positions rather than operational leadership. While credentials are valued, practical experience and accountability appear to be lacking at the management level. This has led to ineffective... — read more 

Then why make the employees miserable rather them treating them as assets. This shows we have money, just not to spend on employees welfare and salaries... — read more 

I’ve never experienced it being this bad in my almost 20 years here. There are so many issues at play that it’s hard to pinpoint just one or two as the main causes. The culture is broken, and there’s a pervasive sense that there is no future. When... — read more 

How many people placed on PIPs were truly underperforming? From what I have seen, the number is close to zero.

Meg, one of ours will be the next BP CEO. Shame she could have been the XOM CEO as she would be so much better than DWW or next in-line DA

If I accepted a role in June, going from wage (union) to mpt, will I be ranked the first year?

DA CEO? MM and SB getting in line for the MC? Meanwhile: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/bp-appoints-meg-oneill-ceo-2025-12-17/

Imperial plans 2026 turnarounds at two Canadian refineries In 2026, the ExxonMobil affiliate will execute turnarounds at its Strathcona and Sarnia refineries aimed at boosting efficiency and meeting upcoming environmental standards. Robert... — read more 

Does Exxon support a spouse that works to find a new job in the new country they move you to? With visas, etc for professional work

I’m exhausted from hearing the same promises over and over again about backfilling positions that never actually get filled. We’re overloaded, the work keeps piling up, and every month we’re told help is coming, but it never does. Add in the empty... — read more 

So it’s appears that the MPT employees in Carlsbad will get a 15% premium starting in January, but there isn’t any change for hourly employees. Way to boost the morale of everyone. 🤣🤣

Seems like 6 Admins retiring at same time, one with 52 years and one with 51 years others with 30+ years. Those seem like amazingly loyal employees and all leaving st same time. Coincidence?

I’ve heard that if you leave once your pension vests (after 5 years), the company likes to pay you your lump sum to get the liability off the books. Is that true? And if so, anyone know what those payout amounts look like after 5, 7, 10, 15, etc... — read more 

Signs that you are being gaslit. Every item below happened to me. Finally left a few years ago because I got sick of the abuse, the bait-and-switch, burn-out, and out right theft of my work. Don’t let this happen to you. Expectations that keep... — read more 

What is your number for amount saved to retire and associated age to retire?

The Permian Basin is projected to sustain U.S. oil production through 2030. However, some experts believe that the basin could peak within the next twelve months, indicating a potential decline in production. Additionally, it has been noted that the... — read more 

It feels like Exxon isn't the same place anymore. Everyone I talk to just expects the next change to make things worse. There's no real hope for things improving, just this constant worry about what's coming. It's really difficult to stay positive in... — read more 

After talking to quite a few of my coworkers and everyone got a 0% or 1% raise. We work in Carlsbad so how do they expect to keep good employees when they don’t take care of them?

Folks, We all knew it was a farce from the beginning. 95% of those selected to join LCS were known to be unproductive, unoriginal yes men backstabbers. It is time the leadership say that all from top (ex-VP to lowly minds from rando tech people... — read more 

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Dec 11, 2025 ExxonMobil plans to cut its low-carbon spending by a third, the latest sign of a pullback on decarbonization across most big oil companies. In its latest corporate outlook, Exxon raised its 2030 targets for earnings and cash flow each... — read more 

Anyone feel that unmarried and childless are ranked lower as compared to stay at home spouse? I’ve always suspected this to be a subconscious bias … “he doesn’t need it as much as him, he’s got a family”. Weirds me out that Career Connect has... — read more 

Saw this one below...very helpful...what happens at CL30 and beyond in terms of RSU, EBU, Cash? CL 26, E, 140 CL 26, 0, 160 CL 27, E, 160 CL 27, 0, 200 CL28, 0, 300 CL28, E, 200 CL28, VG, 160 CL29, O, 400 CL29, E, 300 CL29, VG, 200

Think you had a good party? You don’t know what you are missing. Even in past downturns when they cancelled parties for us and best we could do was a potluck that you had to pay to attend at some neighborhood HOA clubhouse they continue to party like... — read more 

Why do we keep these big guys with fancy titles, big egos and broken personalities around? These walking jokes doing menial work that can be done with AI could save some bucks to pay out royalties instead of being insulted by some hillbilly day in... — read more 

Every interaction I’ve ever had with NH has been good… I am actually optimistic with him stepping into the role. Seems like a win for Finance for to me.

Sometimes I don't know what holds it together

Is it just me, or are PIPs specifically designed so employees can’t succeed, and the end result is always termination? I'm starting to feel like this is the case, but it could be just me.

KM is gone!

When I was a supervisor they would do training and tell us who was in the salty benchmark. It was different companies for employee and executive compensation. Anyone have the lists of companies?

People needs to be ready to choose your parking spot and office next year.

Another year, another Excellent ranking, 0% last year and 3% this year. I think the only motivation is to getting PIPd and really I don’t think that’s too hard. Just be friendly. I’m going to try doing the bare minimum next year but remaining... — read more 

I keep getting dragged into so-called alignment meetings that reveal absolutely nothing. Hours upon hours of buzzwords and vague reassurance with no real clarity. It feels like they are delaying bad news and hoping we do not notice how nervous the... — read more 

Most Spring employees between the age of 40 and 55 are dead weights and holding onto a capsizing vessel for their dear life as they know that they cannot find any other job and ExxonMobil is the only place where their BS existence gets tolerated... — read more