The senior management has saved the company with Big Find. In their forward-looking fashion, the management has discovered the World’s Largest Fossilized Dinosaur T–d. The large and ancient defecation was found in the CEO’s office. The company is... — read more 

I am confused on who is using it and why. I have seen it on many post. Really, why? Who are you? It was used on a post describing the marine corps culture having good camaraderie because their leaders (officers) look out for them and they are... — read more 

What were your takeaways from the forum? Pretty strong message from the VP that he thinks Houston is still headcount heavy and to expect the NSI PIP off to continue this year now with people who last year were in the “good” bucket because the lower... — read more 

Looking at some of the crazy questions makes me wonder how some of y’all didn’t get NSI’d years ago.

Has this phrase been heard being used recently in meetings or when do you think they will start using it again?

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/jeff-ubben-considers-meaningful-stake-exxon-may-seek-board-spot

I was let go last year but haven’t seen anything in the mail. Wondering if I should call or if others have gotten something

What’s this all about? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-03/n—rian-judge-issues-arrest-warrant-for-chief-of-exxon-unit

Targets for reducing headcount have not been met. Prepare for headcount reductions to continue. More jobs moving to the BTC.

So when is the last paycheck for the Dec layoff folks ? Was it the end of Jan or is it mid Feb ?

As a new hire I am so disappointed that all training has been cancelled for a year now as well as the education reimbursement program. Anyone know when these may return?

Why does EMIT senior management keep offshoring and outsourcing business facing groups like operations? They themselves rightly said business exposure is critical to their success, and yet these decisions end up creating employees that have no clue... — read more 

I was carrying my personal waste down the hall for the past 5 years. Brought in my own 5-gallon bags. And now they are getting into the business? I expect to be part of the current cleaning. Would the new operation take me on?

The megalomania that led to the downfall from being #1 in market-cap to getting booted from the Dow still continues, as evidenced by paying $15 B amidst a year where there was no profit. That means just borrow money at low interest rates and... — read more 

BP is attempting to radically reinvent itself by largely and rapidly moving away from fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy. They have gutted their exploration program and personnel by about 80%, with the new emphasis limited to only near field... — read more 

Very inspiring. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ENIwAZZw8J0

https://www.levels.fyi/Salaries/Software-Engineer/Greater-Houston-Area/ I found this today. It has good information about salary and ranks for IT people from major companies. Houston doesn't have much data compared to other cities but the website... — read more 

What are our GLs and supervisors doing? KLTC is hiring non-stop and we can't even get a simple pay increment of RM300-500 (which is not even much I must say)? Inflation is higher than pay rise and the company blames it on Covid19 and the economy... — read more 

“My gut says that any major oil company touting its green footprint or plan for a carbon-free future is mostly horsesh!t and P.R. propaganda,” one oil trader told me. “My gut also says that they would be in a prime position to s— up any green... — read more 

"A Board that has underperformed this dramatically and defied shareholder sentiment for this long has not earned the right to choose its own new members or pack itself in the face of calls for change,"

Just a reminder. Thanks!

All things considered, 4Q earnings were decent, slightly beating expectations on adjusted earnings. As expected, $20G write down was headline clickbait, nothing more. “Experts” here who predicted stock price crash when impact of write down... — read more 

Thinking of leaving soon as I want to pursue other opportunities. Did anyone regret making this move? Why or why not? There’s so much uncertainty and no real direction

Packet says laid off employees will be covered until Feb and then XOM will contribute to COBRA Has anyone received COBRA information? Is there better insurance coverage elsewhere?

I have heard that EM rarely hires not experienced workers. There might some truth to that and I'm sure that some here could site examples. But, just FYI, let me tell you of a counter example. I was hired by EM after 20 years working for several... — read more 

I’ve been slowly pulling myself up in the rankings for more than fifteen years now. I was an experienced hire and the first year I worked for a guy who thought everyone else was an id–t. As a result our whole team was ranked low. It has been a long... — read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/exxon-chevron-ceos-discussed-merger-11612126203

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/11/11/how-to-tell-if-a-boss-is-a-bad-fit-according-to-career-expert.html

Hi All, Some reading these posts might say this site is filled with losers, malcontents, poor performers, washed up old white guys (OWG) and dreamy eyed millennials. However, I REJECT that belief. I have a more nuanced opinion: there really... — read more 

Question: Are XOM Section Heads, Department Managers, Directors and V.P.'s well liked or well respected? Successful corporations have leaders that are well respected by their employees. They do not need to be well liked. Leaders who want... — read more 

When the company announced no bonuses, what did that mean? Are RSUs considered bonuses?

Has anyone had an experience with boss or colleague who rose through the ranks by constantly finding fault with other people's work, putting others down while contributing nothing useful? How to manage such people at work who have an undermining... — read more 

That book sums up this company pretty well

I walked away just ahead of the pandemic (early retirement) but from the posts I see very little has changed. Exxon has been making the same mistakes for decades, since the eighties. Getting rid of the people with experience without thinking about... — read more 

Another operator says they will save 15% by moving from Midland to The Woodlands. Somehow Management still pretends the cost of living in Midland is the same as Houston. If they try transfer you to Midland or Williston just say know unless you... — read more 

I am sad everyday and can’t seem to drink the kool aid. I started out wanting to make positive change and make a difference but it’s hard with managers who have no idea what you’re doing. I don’t know how to kiss a– so how do I manage it? Any ideas?... — read more 

Everybody should join Exxon right out of school and stay here for a couple of years just for a chance to live out in person all the bad management decisions they've learned about from business books. Then they can move on to a place where they can... — read more 

I’m one of those children and I’m scared sh-tless. I have no experience at all and everyone that used to to my job either doesn’t work for exxon anymore or was forced to retire. I know nothing that I’m expected to know and I’ve only ever worked from... — read more 

My organization is going through an audit. Is there anything I should be cautious or know about?