Over the last 4 years, $XOM stock declined by 54%. Their response: cut the 401k matching program, fire ~15% of their staff, & pay the CEO $75M. For transformative change, vote the WHITE proxy card.

Evacuation of expats is not surprising. Bangalore is now epicenter of pandemic in India, all expats ran away at the first chance. The shocking thing is that these same slimy bunch of people rushed return to office, and then now many of local... — read more 

I'll start leaning the other way on a dime. If I actually see the dime. Filling in these posts when I could be working on my novel. No way.

Supervisors can’t tell you but assessments are being done this month. Catch them unprepared and ask them how you ranked. They won’t tell you but read their response for an early warning.

Was in a meeting today and called out management for their lack of caring and cr---y policies. They all got quiet and sad. Was obvious even they could no longer bring themselves to defend this sh-t show. EM is doomed.

Just got told I will getting let go and getting offered the opportunity to rebadge as a contractor. This comes right after I let my peers know I was pregnant.

I understand 10% of us will be PIPed. When will they announce the PIPs?

For those who haven’t quit and are having more and more work to do I see a rapidly accelerating trend of burnout and disengagement. Sad really. The company is history.

Heard today that while education reimbursement was cut for the masses they are still paying it for hi-POS. Any truth to this?

First out - I am no movie geek, no cinephile as they say. I'm more of a first-season only sitcom or nugent deerhunter type. But - on to the review of this Tarantino/Herzog collaboration. Apparently the first. And I'd recommend as the... — read more 

Ineos exec: Companies face issues with slow-to-retire... — read more 

I understand that folks near retirement are safe, but what about those of us under 60? Loosing a quarter of my pension by being forced to retire before my kids are out of college has me worried.

Maybe Amazon Web Services (AWS) will manage ExxonMobil Global Projects In the Near Future https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/exxon-mobil-case-study/ ExxonMobil Global Projects Company Transforms Collaboration on Major Capital... — read more 

Every day I go into work hoping that maybe things will improve at least a little but it never happens. This ELT is terrible and will destroy the entire company if they continue like this. I'm aware that grass might not always be greener, but it's all... — read more 

If engine 1 wants to win the fight they just need to commit to changing the archaic ranking system. All employees below executive level would then vote for their white card.

The ranking system is about to drive another wave of resignations. People who have been working their as--s off and have always been ranked well will be told they aren’t performing. They will then question everything and start applying for jobs... — read more 

Source: Business Insider by Áine Cain https://www.businessinsider.com/signs-you-cant-trust-your-coworkers-2016-9 Untrustworthy coworkers can put a serious damper on any workplace experience. Just read John Le Carre's "Tinker Tailor Soldier... — read more 

Don’t forget to post on yammer how great it is to be back to campus , pro points for masked selfies 😂 Extra pro points for managers liking your post!

ExxonMobil Wants You to Take Responsibility for Climate Change, Study Says Source: Time Magazine BY JUSTIN WORLAND UPDATED: MAY 13, 2021 4:23 PM EDT | ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: MAY 13, 2021 11:01 AM... — read more 

Exxon uses Big Tobacco's playbook to downplay the climate crisis, Harvard study finds By Matt Egan, CNN Business Updated 3:36 PM ET, Thu May 13, 2021 https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/13/business/exxon-climate-change-harvard/index.html New... — read more 

Companies can make whatever excuses they want for not keeping remote/hybrid models at work, but it comes down to one thing...they're unwilling to change how they manage. If being in-person is what builds trust at your workplace, that isn't trust... — read more 

The 7 Principles of Humanocracy Published on May 13, 2021 Jacob Morgan Best-Selling Author, Futurist, & Keynote Speaker How much do you trust your people? ***According to best-selling author Gary Hamel, one of the biggest factors stopping... — read more 

I am beginning to lose any remaining hope I had that EM can be turned around. Morale is so bad. Just wait until after ranking and people who are used to being told they are outstanding or excellent are now told they are very good or good and very... — read more 

I'm new at Exxon. I received very limited training, if you can even call it that. Despite that, I'm expected to know how everything works, including the things that were never explained to me! If I don't, I get yelled at. I've tried asking some of... — read more 

I wanted to post this to help out some of my boomer EM coworkers. Remember that this is 2021 so the following boomer scams dont work anymore: Showing up to work before your boss and leaving after your boss. Remember that keyboard keys are... — read more 

My team has been decimated by layoffs and resignations. I know what is coming. We will be forced back in the distribution and people who were formerly in the middle will find themselves at the bottom. It will be a tough pill for many to swallow. When... — read more 

How many of you are willing to share your knowledge gained through the years and years with the company along with your know-how with the newer employees? I'll admit, I haven't been too eager to show anybody new the ropes beyond the basics. At my... — read more 

During the Ballmer dark ages of Microsoft there was a forced stack-ranking system where managers HAD to give out a certain percentage of good reviews the org, and HAD to give out a preset percentage of bad reviews to the group. In Ballmer's "grand... — read more 

It's the answer, my friend. The answer is blowing in the lubes.

Only been a few days, but people all along the east coast are screaming and freaking about fuel shortages. Why aren’t they celebrating? Isn’t elimination of fossil fuels what “everybody” wants? That’s what we hear 24/7. Wait another couple of... — read more 

Manufacturing sites and Spring are literally bleeding engineers. Saw an invite for this manufacturing panel in Baytown to talk about convincing people to stay long term with Exxon, just kinda looks pathetic and I actually feel bad for managers who... — read more 

Does anyone know when the 401K match might return? The 401K match was an important part of my total compensation and I've been getting recruited by other companies on a weekly basis since I'm in a high demand role. The lack of clarity of when the... — read more 

I hate your touch, I hate your mouth I can't stand every single word that falls out But you're all that I've been dreaming of These song lyrics some up my relationship with XOM. What are yours

Much like a majority of the country, the “I want, I need, I deserve” mentality of the entitlement culture lives strong at XOM. Once a company of go-getters, the whining and blaming rings loud today. Call us boomers or whatever it takes to... — read more 

Do you think once they lose Engine 1 and others like them will continue to pester the company each year now?

For anyone in doubt of their future with ExxonMobil, just remember this CEO is the first in a long line who has their MBA. He talks like an MBA, thinks likes one and actions like one. The Low Carbon Solutions, “discussion about the CVX merger”, and... — read more 

Higher management levels have said during forums that the flex policies are all still available. After May 17th, you should be able to work out your flex schedule with your immediate supervisor. Has anyone been able to arrange anything with their... — read more 

I have a question that is maybe stupid but It's been on my mind a lot lately and is something that I’m worried about so here It goes. I’ve applied for another job within the company and I really hope I get it. I'm worried about what will happen if... — read more