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
COVID in Houston
COVID is going up quite seriously, especially among kids. Vaccinated folks are still carriers. Harris County raised threat levels to “Severe”. Hospitals are stretched. People are masking up on campus (some, but they standout and get stares). And... — read more
Does a promotion come with a raise?
I am curious to know if a promotion from individual contributor to leadership role will come with a raise? There are mixed messages on this. Not sure if this is based on your group or not.
Fayetteville Shale
As everyone has probably heard the Fayetteville Shale will be taking bids this month to sale it off. Has anyone heard who will buy them?
Here is the email from HR.
Here is the email I unfortunately received from our friends in inHuman Resources. From: Redacted On Behalf Of HROpsSupport /SM Sent: XXXday, X-X XX, 2021 XX:XX PM To: XXXX, XXXX Cc: Redacted, Redacted Subject: PRIV: Employee Communication... — read more
Defending XOM
I don’t normally write anything here. I just read the posts and their replies. But I have to ask, are those that defend the practices and C-suite decisions actually people who believe in all that drivel, or are they upper management just attempting... — read more
Ranking - How EM Bakes The Cake
This was posted by @yzj+18fGgWaX on Dec 3 2020 in this EM folder. It ended up with + 43 and -1, if that means anything. Below, @yzj+18fGgWaX is outlining how EM does their ranking. I don't know if this is true or not; but based on my many years... — read more
XOM corporate jargon that needs to die
This isn't exclusive to XOM, but I'm currently in a meeting and I think I've heard the phrases "Kudos to " and ", do you want to chime in?" at least ten times. This kind of jargon makes me want to jump out of a window. What's your favorite, or least... — read more
Employee satisfaction surveys?
When (and do) they usually happen and are they anonymous or not?
PIP is just a layoff in disguise.
One of my co workers dropped from good to NSI this cycle. The three choices were PIL leave Nov 30, retire work until Nov 30 or go through PIP. Their feedback was excellent and work was done. The supervisor had no real explanation for the low rating... — read more
2021 raises
Father Darren promised we’ll be back to the normal raise and promotion schedule starting Jan 1. What are you anticipating with respect to raises? I suspect many are just holding out till then to see how things shake out. Might be another healthy... — read more
Attrition in 2021?
I hear of so many people quitting each week. Many people retired when the interest rate bumped upward. Management finally started to admit that more people are leaving than were forecast when they released people in December 2020. If anyone knows... — read more
MLRP and it's knock-on effects
I used to love my job, and this company. I used to stick up for Exxon, and tried to use their gas and products exclusively, and promoted their products to anyone that would listen. In my work groups, I was typically the first one to the office and... — read more
Failure to own Ranking
Here is what I don’t get with this new system: There are 5 buckets. 5! How can supervisors still hide behind the “We think you are Outstanding but the organization just thinks you are Good” message. Seriously!?! Someone here has to be able to... — read more
Will you walk away?
How many people are planning to walk away as soon as they're put on a PIP instead of waiting to be fired? I think a good part of the management's plan relies on people choosing to walk away believing that their fate has already been decided. I plan... — read more
Rank Group Distributions
Anyone have any idea what percentage was targeted for each bucket. I am unexpectedly NI for this year. The training seemed to indicate that a large majority of people should end up very good, excellent, and outstanding. Is that really the case? ... — read more
Doing the bare minimum
I'm about 8 years in at XOM, and up until the end of last year I was a pretty motivated, hard-working employee. I cared about the quality of my work, and about contributing to the success of my team. I'd spend personal time learning and studying so I... — read more
Exxon Mobil’s Oil Output at Lowest Level Since 1999 Merger
Exxon Mobil’s Oil Output at Lowest Level Since 1999 Merger By Kevin Crowley August 2, 2021, 8:56 AM CDT Source: Bloomberg Declining Trend Exxon's production is at the lowest since the merger with Mobil North America’s biggest oil company is not as... — read more