They have removed 401K, cut costs at all operating assets beyond belief, taken away COLA, expat reductions, given no pay raises apart from the MC, etc. How else can they squeeze another few billion. We all know the dividend would be cut.

What level does a New Hire start on? Can’t find much info about the system on the intranet

I learned yesterday that my manager found out from one of my coworkers I was job hunting (learn from my idiocy: keep your private stuff private) and I have no idea how that's going to play out. I don't know if I should approach him about it, pretend... — read more 

2nd line came down today and told us that the company is going through some challenging times. The annual wage of living increase that we been receiving for years isnt actually for that. It's to keep it competitive along with other competitors... — read more 

We got: Useless designers/engineers Accountant managers (group heads, section heads,etc) Contractors A big ho-e that Exxon keeps dumping money to fill We are the parasite that can't be ki---d... Happy Friday!!!!

You guys are quitting fast enough, XOM has yet to hit the headcount cut target.

So ExxonMobil Leadership loves data. How about looking at our ratings on Glassdoor. We are definitely not wining versus Shell and Chevron Well down on work-life balance, career opportunities, culture and values and so far down on Senior Management... — read more 

Anyone else worried about having their career derailed by turning into an anchor? I’m suddenly the only one who knows anything in my group. Talk has moved from my future potential to the stability I bring. Less knowledgeable folks are still moving... — read more 

Anyone else sick of being told the work is so great we should be happy just to have the privilege of doing it?

I was PIP’d last year and I’ve been in a rut… I haven’t been able to find a direction in life without somebody telling me how I should feel about issues and what I should be working on. I’ve been on this board a lot longer than I’d like to admit .. — read more 

Can anyone speak of to even one personal story of anyone in management trying to boost moral or stem attrition? Answering Employee Forum questions doesn’t count. For anonymity, we don’t even need details. Just confirmation that a manager has... — read more 

Just heard that I will not be PIPed this year because when I was discussed it was mentioned that I am always "available" and always "contributing." All I do is power walk and ask meaningless questions in meetings! To the guy that suggested power... — read more 

This is not an attack on the poster from a few threads below, I'm just amazed that anybody has been here that long. I joined about five years ago and if I stay another five I'm going to consider that a success. I think things must have been very... — read more 

What is the general consensus on the Process Technology Department (PTD)? I feel its in a weird place in EMRE, that is between CSR and more business oriented functions.

A lot of the old hands always talked about how important that supplemental retiree medical coverage from EM is. I’ve also heard the premiums have gone up significantly in recent years, so is this statement still true?

Anyone finding it harder to give a sh-t anymore? I can't be the only one

I've been with ExxonMobil for more than 40 years (I will be 67 in a few months). Yes, I realize that makes me a Baby Boomer, but save your criticism. I know I should retire, especially given the state of the company, but I don't want to. The pay is... — read more 

Please only comment if you’re a supervisor/manager with credible information.

Lost the trust of employees and shareholders.

Heard on the grapevine they are giving an off cycle increment in China. Not sure what is the increment like and any other affiliates getting this as well?

20% of the workforce has applied for the voluntary severance package. 15% had the chance to get it. In the meantime 5% has also already resigned this year outside of the layoff scheme. So we are at -20% with an additional 5% having given their... — read more 

If there is something the onshore / offshore model at ExxonMobil has proved it is that it is not working and is not efficient Be it HR, admin or IT related tasks it takes weeks and months of back and forth efforts to get an answer where it would... — read more 

I'm at the point where I'm not only ready to leave XOM but the entire industry. Let's face it, working in O&G was never a cakewalk but the industry has been especially brutal for employees in the past decade or so. Just going to another O&G company... — read more 

Darren's reaction is now on YouTube https://youtu.be/kn3zD_lBdGE

Is it true that, going forward, our pension will be eliminated?

Who else is sick of KLTC’s jobsworth and lazy scrounging? They take a pay cheque and deliver little to no real value (apart from the odd report etc, which no one reads anyway). No attempt to try and improve systems or take initiative, just... — read more 

The company, culture, and environment began to rot from the inside several years ago. This place has become unrecognizable over the past 10+ years. I use to enjoy and have fun coming to work and working with the people here. Slowly the company began... — read more 

We sure can cut benefits quickly but it takes eternal study to bring them back. I heard today keep sending out those applications to competitors. Yeah being overworked isn’t exciting. Top of mind? Looking hard at it? How about some decisive... — read more 

Since management seems to struggle with thinking of ways to boost morale except jeans and t-shirts, let’s start a thread with ideas. I’ll go first. WFH on Monday’s and Friday’s, or at least Friday Casual attire every day No company-wide... — read more 

Ouch. Yes, we are at-will, but an 8% MLRP, taking away limitations on change in performance and ranking new hires their first year is one he-l of a change if you ask me…or…anyone with a brain…

Typical XOM. The questions give me a little hope and management grabs their fly scatter and ki--s it. It’s an emotional absive relationship with my employer.

The answers to these Q&As is absolutely ridiculous and a complete joke. None of these leaders are actually answering the questions and/or owning up to the failures and concerns and what employees want. What an awful way to try to retain employees... — read more 

A: they should be excited for the future! What a joke this company is. They made it clear they’re aware that they don’t appear competitive and attrition is up. Their answer? We’ll be left with the most driven and smart employees! Let’s see... — read more 

Why was it a too priority for the Houston area employees to get back to the office but not them???

What do you think cutting 401k, educational reimbursement and not giving raises did?! The tone at the top is “id--t!”

I know people hate their jobs here, I know our management leaves a lot to be desired, but how does wishing bad things on the company and hoping it fails in everything it does help you? As bad as this job is, it's a (relatively decently) paying job... — read more 

I would just like to thank HR for sending me a letter congratulating me on my retirement from ExxonMobil, when I was laid off in February. Nice. Twist that dagger a little more.

It is a bit dated - 2017 - before admitting we were a commodity company. Rather than an engineering company - or science and research company. Bog forbid. But it is a tight synopsis. Poster unknown. Puts me in my place now 5 years after I read... — read more 

I think we need to do a deep dive into the overuse of the word deep dive.