Those who must destroy others to succeed must know, Destruction awaits them at the gate of their success

Want to hear from BTC employees and folks who work with them. Do note the management is all expat at this time.

XOM is an old-school company through and through. Any progressive thinking that could shake up the already established system and change things for the better is nipped in the bud. We desperately need people in management who can stand up to this... — read more 

Before you move to a new town in retirement, check the local Walmart – and 5 other hard-learned lessons 30 April... — read more 

Why is Beaumont locking out their "essential" personnel?

ExxonMobil facing US$4M payout to Texas county after failing tax abatement compliance did not create the required number of... — read more 

I am in the downstream lubes organization, and my morale has never been lower. We lost a lot of good people through the cuts and "encouraged" retirements last year, and everyone has been pulling double duty for months now with no relief in... — read more 

Is anything being done to stop the bleeding in EMIT? Does anyone even care that so many are leaving? I think all of the good ones are gone.

Another reason to turn down the assignment to move to Midland or Carlsbad. Home prices! Home prices in Midland are much more expensive than Houston. Difference being that Houston home prices are increasing dramaticaly right now while Midland prices... — read more 

How is it being a rotator at EM? How’s the work-life balance? Does it generally last your entire career with them? Are they receptive in letting you transfer to a regular 9-5 later in your career? I heard it is more of a “we hired you for this... — read more 

I keep hearing that attrition is out of control in Houston / Midland but haven’t seen any reaction from Leadership. Is this part of the plan to keep morale low so people leave on their own? I’ve never seen the level of trust this low in the company — read more 

We keep being bombarded to vote by ExxonMobil in the upcoming Annual Vote (Vote Blue / Vote White). Just checking if anyone know if this is track or anonymous. I used to trust the company and never voted against the recommendations but seriously... — read more 

I don't think the company stock is going to budge up any time soon. Meanwhile, the other 401K fund allocation options continue to rise. I've got way too much of my 401K in the XOM bucket. EM-bare-a$$ed to say the percentage. I'd like to... — read more 

Estimates: Earnings are seen rising 11% to 59 cents per share but revenue is expected to fall 2% to $55.2 billion. Results: EPS of 65 cents on revenue of $59.15 billion. Operating cash flow jumped 48% to $9.3 billion drove debt reduction of more... — read more 

At this point I'm pretty sure the company's goal is to make you quit. It's the only way their current benefit reduction strategy makes sense. Check your tmo emails today. Experienced hire here. Newsflash to the lifers, this company is not... — read more 

The lengthy new quarterly upstream communication? ‘President’s Reflections’? Are they for real? Do they think people care about what they say? Start by being human and then maybe. Atleast be honest with employees. You are not leaders, you are... — read more 

https://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2021/04/29/the-demise-of-exxonmobil-in-the-iraqi-petroleum-sector/ Surprise surprise, you dont see this stuff on the home page, rather some poor people pictures for malaria or whatever that BS PR is, probably a... — read more 

When you are looking for a new job and are considering accepting an offer from a company, how do you research it to make sure it doesn't have the same issues as XOM? I don't think Glassdoor and Indeed are the best indicators of either the good or the... — read more 

Don't give up. Keep fighting!

Great summary by a Harvard Business School Professor on the Engine No.1 slide deck. ‘’ A concise summary of the reality of ExxonMobil’s corporate strategy is, “As long as there’s oil and gas out there, we’re gonna drill for it. No matter the cost... — read more 

Top 6 Countries for IT Outsourcing in Eastern Europe (use hyperlink for the details) Iva Kozlovskaya, Managing Partner Apr 20, 2021 https://qubit-labs.com/it-outsourcing-eastern-europe-destinations/ TOP 6 Belarus, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland... — read more 

When Will We Finally Get A Gold Watch? The retirement party will all but disappear. So will retirement By John Cloud Monday, Feb. 21, 2000 Source: Time Magazine http://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,996169,00.html Remember... — read more 

I understand no CL bumps or raises. I can even stomach the 401(k) match going away for a few years. But words matter, and I swear, if I hear the campus repopulation efforts referenced as a “return to work” ONE more time, I might lose it. Sure... — read more 

State department says to leave India as soon as possible. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-tells-citizens-to-leave-india-as-covid-crisis-deepens/ar-BB1ga78S

What are some of the accomplishments that the VP of IT has delivered on?

Warren Buffett: Your Measure of Success at the End of Your Life Comes Down to This 'Ultimate Test' Marcel Schwantes 6 hrs ago Source:... — read more 

ExxonMobil, Impairments, and the SEC POSTED ON JANUARY 25, 2021 BY MADELEINE CONLEY by Audit Analytics https://blog.auditanalytics.com/exxonmobil-impairments-and-the-sec/ On November 24, 2020, ExxonMobil Corporation [NYSE: XOM] issued a press... — read more 

How competent are we actually in CCS technology? I find it hard to believe bcause nothing that I have seen come put in the last decade is short of a blatant LIE. The algae project, the Permian projections, the ‘strategy’, the failed reorgs, the... — read more 

I am a middle age engineer. I’ve done well at the company but am not receiving RSUs. Always somewhere in the middle. I used to consider myself a loyal lifer. After seeing how people were treated I want to leave but am not sure where to start. Any... — read more 

ExxonMobil commits to grow shareholder value IRVING, 10 hours, 36 minutes ago TradeArabia News Service http://companies.einnews.com/article/539563970/fEwGRav0DZOfGoM3 ExxonMobil has released a detailed investor presentation reiterating the... — read more 

Why is it that HR can cut benefits so fast at the first sign of trouble but takes months and months and months if ever to reinstate them?

We are very much still in the middle of a pandemic regardless of what Fox News wants you to think. Houston is home to every variation of COVID–19 that exist. The only reason I was OK returning to the office was the alternating schedule. Well... — read more 

Offer 2/2/2 package (2 years age, 2 years service, 2 weeks pay for each year service) and everyone 53+ would be GONE. Then announce 0% NSI in 2021 with the restoration of 7% match and raises.

Devika Krishna Kumar and Gary McWilliams Mon, April 26, 2021, 4:06 AM·6 min read https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exxon-retreated-oil-trading-pandemic-110606349.html By Devika Krishna Kumar and Gary McWilliams NEW YORK/HOUSTON (Reuters) -... — read more 

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Exxon retreated from oil trading in pandemic as rivals made fortunes Some of Exxon’s biggest rivals made enormous trading profits last year as their traders bought oil and stored it when prices plunged, then sold it at higher prices for future... — read more 

Union calls on Exxon to continue Texas Beaumont refinery contract talks despite lockout threat by XOM 26 April 2021 By Erwin... — read more 

This shouldn't surprise anybody. "Exxon Mobil’s effort to build an energy trading business to compete with those of European oil majors unraveled quickly last year as the firm slashed the unit’s funding amid broader spending cuts, 10 people familiar... — read more 

I used to look forward to work. Now I feel gloom and discouragement.