What a joke... does management really think we're that ignorant? "Our performance assessment process is completely unrelated to any workforce reduction plans. Our performance assessment process is focused on recognizing and rewarding employees... — read more 

In the last week, I’ve seen one announcement a day on LinkedIn about people leaving EM, which is definitely an accelerated rate compared to previous months. Today I see three such announcements. This rate obviously depends on each persons’ network... — read more 

Expecting to get PIPed soon and preparing myself This is from https://www.thelayoff.com/t/19V5yS1C Convert any personal accounts (frequent flier, EYFPC, Voya, etc.) connected to your work email to a personal email account. Confirm in EDA... — read more 

There are a few employees I know who managed to avoid every single layoff so far despite doing the bare minimum and getting away with it because their noses are always brown. What are the chances they'll be among those affected by the announced cuts?... — read more 

Based on Woods prior year performance should he be placed in the NSI bucket and PIPED. If Yes, vote thumbs up. If No, vote thumbs down.

I went from 1 to 3 managers in less than a year. My org chart is confusing af.

timesheet webCAT powerpoint filesweeper (before a good samaritan deleted it for the whole company - thank you) rsi guard (having to hit cntrl alt delete every day to ki-l it lol) LPS EADS/PADP/whatever else knowledgable others Career... — read more 

My boss has been putting so much pressure in our group to report saving that has not happen yet. Some will take 6 months to 1 year. Looks like we will be the next Enron. No ethics at this company. BIG concern on this.

We have all heard and read about Exxon looking to divestment low performing assets in various counties such as Iraq, Africa, etc. but EMCC was also looking for some divestment opportunities. This article was in Reuters few months ago -... — read more 

Valid in all countries, even low cost like India, where they will hire and fire continuously. Attrition target is very high, if things are not changing its because not enough people are leaving. No career development for majority as part of... — read more 

Any clues from supervisors or managers on the board? The meetings are finished from what we can see from your calendars. Thought in new system list is finalized after meeting. Why delay communication?

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Is the ergo program still in place at the Houston campus? If so, maybe they can come and adjust your desk and monitors...it may make people feel better through all of this. Just saying!

https://www.worldoil.com/news/2021/6/21/exxon-plans-to-annually-cull-up-to-10-of-us-office-jobs-for-next-several-years?fbclid=IwAR2fhuHmx3A_gI-3ULtAOKUmDnjVUs5HF0Xx46E0i5l5fSwr0JTQQu44dQ0 What is wrong with your management? Just give severance to... — read more 

That's what this is. As simple as that. They want us gone and they don't want to pay us to leave. Despicable, but did anybody expect any better from this ELT?

They hate it here too it seems…

Supposedly only the low performers will be affected. But what happens when there are no poor performers on a team? Will the managers be forced to lie on performance reviews? Will they use the "eeny, meeny, miny, moe" method to select who they're... — read more 

A good barometer for the health of any Company is the percentage of people who are willing to say what they actually believe in public. As a company we’re doing pretty poorly on that metric right now.

I’m a new hire with the company but I held internships consistently throughout my four years of college so I’m pretty familiar with corporate environments. Here is my reasoning why Exxon employees are only going to get d-mber over the years, just to... — read more 

Jun. 21, 2021 4:20 PM ET Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) By: Carl Surran, SA News Editor Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) plans to cut headcount at its U.S. offices by 5%-10% annually for the next 3-5 years by using its performance evaluation system to weed... — read more 

ExxonMobil announced today that it will cut 5-10% of professional headcount annually over the next 3 years. Most reductions will occur at US headquarters and will be 'performance' based.

I’ve heard that the PIP for NRE is a bit different. Could someone explain this process. Thank you in advance.

“If you have workers, be nice to them,” he advised. He added that his board members tell him they’re offering a variety of incentives, including raising wages, to attract and retain... — read more 

Things like a proper raise, proper bonus, promotion...stuff like that?

Anybody else has trouble backfilling positions? Attrition is ongoing but trying to find people to replace those lucky ones who have left is getting harder and harder. There are plenty of applications, but very few actually meet even the minimum... — read more 

they just spent $500M on new corporate jets, that money was more than enough to fund our 401k last yr

What will happen if XOM bring back the 401K match but remove the Pension. Will this really happen?

How can we pretend this place is a meritocracy when we have fully embraced equality of outcome rather than equality of opportunity. Equality of opportunity is required for a meritocracy. Equality of outcome is counter to a meritocracy.

All of a sudden what's all the fuss about hiring software engineers and others roles at BTC in Bengaluru? LinkedIn is lit up with a bunch of local managers, supervisors, and employees posting a flyer on LinkedIn that says they are hiring software... — read more 

With TCJA's change in 2022 (regarding R&D write offs). Do you think we will see a mass reduction in R&D activities from XOM other than Carbon Capture? XOM might need to axe biofuel research and EMRE to save cost. But not sure what self destruction... — read more 

I'm asking primarily about our operations, are there any jobs that are safer from others, so to speak? With the push for green energy growing and the courts not siding with O&G companies, I'm worried that the days of traditional XOM might be over... — read more 

In light of Juneteenth being deemed a federal holiday, one of our great leaders JJ found it fittinh to send out an email saying that Exxon is so happy and proud about Juneteeth being commemorated that we’re not going to observe it but we should... — read more 

Sli.do questions were terribly handled by the manager. Filled with heated discussions and denial. Seems like it’s time for experienced MPE/PMA to pack our bag and kiss the TMTS good bye.

All that's left to do now is insure we didn't include a disproportionate number of gays, minorities, females or someone who's daddy works / worked here, exclude the NREs and heads will begin to roll.

1) create another meaningless ADVISOR position (and another SDM) 2) promote another clueless person to PO 3) get 2 more expats in Houston. One from Argentina and one from Hungry Done. EMIT will be fixed overnight

Any idea what CL range is common for well-recognized positions? Listings should include county and business line.

Anyone else feel like it is impossible to take vacation? Feels like company gives me a benefit but no way to actually use it. If I leave there isn’t anyone to cover for me so it is he-l when I get back: thought about taking half days on Friday but... — read more 

Management is deeply brainwashed. The "value proposition" of an ExxonMobil career decreases by the day, especially when these robots spew the same non-answers week after week. Site management is caught between a rock and a hard place... "focus on... — read more 

Looks like the audience questions have more people speaking their mind, even with anonymous turned off