Can anyone provide information as to what makes CL30 special? I know that it is “executive”, but what compensation benefits go with it?
I didn't expect things would be this hard
I was laid off after nearly six years with the company and I admit, even after two weeks I'm having trouble coping. I can barely do any work because I'm distracted all the time. I actually thought this was the place where I would retire. I'm not... — read more
Culture - 101
Soviet-style control. Inbred mgmt. Keep saying that the Titanic doesn’t turn on a dime (except to quickly PIP 8-10% this summer). Don’t even have internal job-boards for employees (which most in the outside world do) but talk about... — read more
Re-re-org. Any meaningfull change?
As they re-org the re-org, which was unveiled little more than a year ago; are you seen any actual change? Will the number of fat cats at VP and upper manager level decrease? Will the queen bees in advisory and planning roles will finally do actual... — read more
Worth it to stay?
I joined the company a few years ago as an experienced hire and I have been fortunate with my rotations, management, ranking, etc. However, I do have serious concerns about the company after the PIPs this summer, the recent layoffs and overall... — read more
F&L employee forum
Can someone summarize the F&L forum so we don’t actually have to watch it?
F&L Global Forum is Complete BS
VP is an id–t that is just parroting the common theme of DW. We are exxonmobil, we will lead the market (yeah right), We will grow the company (cutting and selling investments), world is changing while we are not (doubling down on O&G) HW3 (move... — read more
How long?
I’ve been here for 3 years and my coworkers know of my ambitions to further my career. They all say I need to be adaptable and to broaden my skill sets. But with the way things are going I am unsure of how long I will have at XOM (I've learned that... — read more
Execs unwilling to do the right hide behind benchmarking
I find it disgusting that our Execs refuse to show solidarity with the workforce and stop taking RSU bonuses. They hide behind the benchmarking and process. Don’t they realize they have a choice and that just because others do something doesn’t mean... — read more
Exxon vs CNN
Which is more amusing? You, Exxon get my vote. Your virtue signaling on LI is awe inspiring. Your "privilege" is a light for all to see. Your heritage, from the Valdez to Baytown is but a minor issue. My gosh, how special you think you are. ... — read more
ES underling
I write equipment strategies. Yup - those things. Recent hire. High cost location. Any recommendations on surviving TMTS or is the doom impending?
Bump some of the top quint down every once in a while
It would be good for the corporation to bump the top quint down to a lower level every so often to keep them sharp and on their game.
Resume
Does anyone have recommendations for a company or person that helps to write a resume?
Career Change Tips
Is anyone considering changing careers to Data Science? Any advice? Did you do a bootcamp? Any recommendations?
Restricted Stock Units
I’ve been hearing about restricted stock units being issued to certain employees. Any one can shed the light on how much RSUs are given at different CL level? I heard this starts at CL26, how does it change along with CL increase and what rank... — read more
Got PiPed but landed in an even better job!!
I was in a rude shock when my manager called up and told me that I can leave or need to go through the Pee(sorry PIP!) even though I was receiving excellent feedback regarding the quality & quantity of my work throughout last year (not from the... — read more
Management has no clue how to cut cost
I’ve been sitting in on the various management meetings and it is obvious to me that management has no clue how to cut costs. Their best ideas include shortening the length of meetings. I have a revolutionary idea. How about we get rid of some of the... — read more
What is HW3?
What is it? More layoffs and when? Any other info?
Hire you for a career
Oh how quickly the tag line of our recruiting teams has changed. I actually believed the oft repeated career for life, loyalty to company, etc lines. Pretty interesting to hear VPs saying they will use the PIP every year now.
I feel like Neo after taking the red pill...
I'm looking forward to the unbridled excitement of taking stairs without holding on to the hand rails....who am I kidding, I never used the railings ;-)
Looking forward to the year end bonus this week!
Wanted to share some positivity and joy in this forum.
Was there official communication of salary freezes?
I heard there was salary freezes but was there official communication? Based on the total remuneration concept it is supposed to be independent of market conditions. However, seeing everything that has happened this year I’m assuming that doesn’t... — read more
An underperforming Exxon Mobil faces a new climate threat: Activist hedge fund investors
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/07/big-oil-laggard-exxon-faces-new-climate-threat-activist-investors.html?fbclid=IwAR3BGNCgBXM6Ew6bDQwPxpnLdoHD-cYC6mfEScf0wnxHNTpshefWsgI_wMw
Layoffs in chemicals at sites next year?
Chemicals manufacturing was spared from layoffs this round. WIll this be the same next year?
Texas to Secede! Houston future
Based on this (you know how news evolves): https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/529926-texas-gop-chair-appears-to-suggest-secession-after-scotus-rejects Perhaps pay-rates in Spring can get more bengalaru-level. No more layoffs! And... — read more
Dividend Received
Thanks you ExxonMobil Board of Directors for distribution of the 4Q 2020 dividend to shareholders of record. This record of dividends, warrants and distributions dates back to 1911, clearly demonstrating both the historical and ongoing value the... — read more
The only "green initiative" we need to worry about is green cash
And we are not going to get that green cash by building freakin' windmills. What sense does it make for us to get into the saturated, low-margin windmill market? That's not going to save this company. Sell the superfulous c-ap and get us back to... — read more
Do we have to make a “team” for everything?
BTCX just announced a communications team, I know they meet often and now making videos and putting tv screens all over the CAB and MOB next. Why waste valuable resources and time doing these id–tic initiatives!? Baytown has to always form a... — read more
February 2021 layoffs?
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/Exxon-Mobil-to-lay-off-723-Houston-area-employees-15795122.php?fbclid=IwAR3GP80inBsu6hZf-0S4jx-pZa8TZnn5KG-K2B5S0S4VytfBNsxRj3APBDU
LinkedIn posts - typical Exxon
By reading at LinkedIn, you may think an asteroid hit. It's all passive voice, and even "leaders" speak as if they are bystanders and witnesses. "Colleagues have been impacted" "were made redundant" "We watched so many leave" "If you've been... — read more
This is INSANE
So now investors want more cuts in spending which we all know means more layoffs. We just experience a brutal round and now they're telling us there could be more? Is this what working at XOM has come down to? Layoff after layoff after layoff? And... — read more
EMIT Mgmt Involuntary Separation?
Does anyone know if any Houston EMIT managers, supervisors, or SDMs got involuntary separated? I just hear of individual contributors......
20-Yrs at IOL/Exxon, Not Laid-off, Still Ranked Very Well....BUT WISH HAD LEFT WITHIN FIRST 5-YEARS
I am hoping to give an objective view here. I am not in a bad spot with Imperial, but wish I had left earlier. Have been looking to bail for 5 years now, since the last bust, but the generalist experience results into almost no interview calls... — read more
Motivation? Gone :-(
It's getting more and more difficult to stay motivated working here. If you are in a high cost location like the Houston Campus, it is becoming quickly evident that everything is about GBC's. You are just a human resource for a means to an end. Train... — read more
Who are these horrible people # admin'ing every post
Go away and ruin someone else's fun.
Would somebody explain me what is the ExxonMobil culture acccording to Exxon, please?
Put aside the Yes, Sir person, brownoser, snitcher, kiss@ss, Exxon drone, etc . adjectives that I know it is true, but How does Exxon define "align to the Exxon Culture"?. I have heard managers and supervisors talking about Exxon culture, alignment... — read more
Stop asking management to read
If XOM management wouldn’t do anything about the Dennison survey that they paid millions for, what makes you think they’ll take any action based on anonymous comments on a layoff site?
Management please read this... and also everyone read this
I was getting excellent feedback from all knowledgeable others, but did not agree with EMRE and my bosses who were lacking experience and were making mistakes. ExxonMobil is the only company I know where there are are so many SLSs and FLSs etc who... — read more
Institutional Racism at Imperial Oil
Based on what I’ve seen with our layoffs up here, the vast majority of our layoffs have been people of minority, or simply people who don’t fit the white male, cultural mould this company seems to cherish. Is it the same down in the US? — read more
Who is tired of the fear tactics?
I hate when leaders use fear tactics to keep their employees in line. It is so lazy. What are we? Kids? Sad. Share your experiences.