I remember many years ago an employee who was 53 dared exxon to fire him. He was arrogant and rich so he did not cafre. He was told by hr that he did not have to complete the DPC. He barely attempted to do any of the stuff on the plan and even missed... — read more 

Is it possible to successfully negotiate a CL promotion when considering to accept an assignment with more responsibility?

I was told by alight that I canceled my retirement last year when I was piped out. I took the pil in july or august last year. I was NRE but knew I was doomed so I left on my own. I got 3 months pay and left asap. I was classified as a terminee... — read more 

Where bad ideas go to become and AFE and a pds that was done 3 yrs ago and people who should never ever get promoted. What say you?!

2 weeks for every year of service.

Interesting timing for Global Trading pres change out announcement ... Trading made lots of money last quarter ;-) Any MC insider here?

I retired from exxon making 220k at 55. I could not stand it anymore. I said I would never work for this dysfunctional s heet show again. Well they offered me a contractor position through an agency. My pay was only half at 120k per year. They told... — read more 

Everyone is going to sound so smart this year!

What happens to any supplemental pension or supplemental 401K savings if you are forced out at 52 and would have been NRE before (I know that is now removed). Would the company really just keep it and say tough luck?

I told them no, not unless truly desperate. The hours are long, the pressure is constant, and the company treats employees like they're disposable. Take a job here and expect to have no life outside of work. And to think that I used to recommend this... — read more 

Once you're on it, you already know how it ends. I really hope no one is fooling themselves into thinking they can fight it.

Looking for honest input from folks who’ve been through this. I recently moved into a new individual contributor (IC) role. The onboarding/training has been very limited, and I’m still working to understand expectations and what “good” looks... — read more 

ExxonMobil’s MLRP is a performance‑ranking system that forces a fixed percentage of employees into the lowest category (“NSI”), often triggering PIP or separation options. It functions as a structured mechanism for performance management but has been... — read more 

Hi everyone, My pre-employment portal shows completed, and I have a start date coming up. For recent hires, how long did it take to get final confirmation or an “all clear” from recruiting/onboarding?

Curious on what base and bonus structure looks like?

Darrin mentioned our Talent Management Approach on the earnings call, more like eliminate talent. #terrible.

Sounds like a lot of excuses as to why lower earnings isn't our fault. Maybe someone should tell management to "stay resilient" and take ownership.

Tracy honey - what we doing grl??????

Hearing big announcements on Monday?

This is random but a good read for new folks, not the best forum for this post but since we do not have an alternative one here it goes, hope it helps someone. Folks that have been around the block a while should skip this... — read more 

Do people at the management‑ladder level and principals, senior principals, chiefs—ever get put on a PIP? I’m asking because we have a principal on the team who struggles with fundamentals, guided the group in the wrong direction, and then claimed we... — read more 

Do huddle rooms have cameras, and if so, do they also record audio?

So we are about one month in and the new and definitely worst D&S model has not been successful. Just meeting after meeting where nobody understand what the he-l is happening. HR will never admit this su-ks but go on about how this is Industry... — read more 

Story by agoh@businessinsider.com (1) Skims cofounder Emma Grede says the downsides of working from home don't get enough attention. (2) She said it's "so crazy" not to draw a link between remote work and growing social issues such as... — read more 

We have a new supervisor that came out of no where and had zero experience leading people. Nothing new but some back story. This person is holding projects hostage now. These jobs have been approved , they have been budgeted. But super will not get... — read more 

I found this useful. There's a course called "Late Career Financial Planning" - the slides are on the E&Y website.

1️⃣ Lack of Leadership Employee: “I stopped looking up because there was no one to look to.” Great leaders set direction, model integrity, and earn respect every day. 2️⃣ Lack of Trust Employee: “Every time I spoke up, it cost me something.” ... — read more 

Most companies say they value their people. Yet fail to create cultures where people actually feel valued. But here's what actually makes people stay: ✅ Paid Well – Compensation reflects their worth ✅ Heard – Their voice actually matters ✅... — read more 

Anyone know?

Is this true? If so, seems very underhanded https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/04/28/accountant-data-analyst-accuse-exxon-mobil-and-empire-petroleum-of-defrauding-taxpayers-in-orphan-well-scheme/182334/

Normally get paid at least 2 business days before end of the cycle. Did the outsourcing partner drop the ball this pay period or is EM improving working capital to pay “on-time” and not 2+ days early on ACH?

I was sorting my waste on campus and the janitor said not to bother because they throw it all away. I wonder if true?

any takers?

DW is laser focused on running the org to failure. So rather than fight him, let’s help him. Next time you see poor quality work or a way to help… don’t do it. Even though you may think you’re the better person… don’t do it. Nothing will change until... — read more 

Oil major will cut investment over next five years from $30bn to $20bn Maxine Kelly and Martha Muir in London PublishedDec 9 2025 UpdatedDec 9 2025, 13:21 Please use the sharing tools found via the share button at the top or side of articles... — read more 

PIP isn't about improvement. Performance improvement plans aren't for helping you. They're either to save money or get revenge. That's all. If you are on PIP, don't expect to still be employed once it's done.

Chevron Signs In Contra Costa Blame California Politicians For High Gas Prices April 21, 2026 - 8:00 AM Drivers filling up at Chevron stations across the region are being met with a bold and unmistakable message: “Sacramento policies did this. Now... — read more 

New vocabulary word. PIP-tired. Forced into retirement by NSI after decades of contributing at a high level.

Houston executives are seriously upset than anyone in Midland is a CL29 other than their hipos who are passing through. Get ready to be forced out of the company if you are a CL29!