None laid off. We are in this together, they aren’t. Any insight on their plans to rearrange the chairs in the Titanic.

sorry but I am just venting a bit of my repressed feelings when I was laid off from XOM back in 2013. the industry was in a very decent shape back then... It was a tremendous bummer for me, not only for loosing a good job, but for the lack of... — read more 

Today's press release implies that there is additional OPEX efficiencies in 2021 https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/news/company-news/exxonmobil-write-down-2020/ The Texas-based oil giant will remove “less strategic” dry gas assets – based across... — read more 

This forum has served its purpose of keeping people informed (albeit with some sketchy, usually speculative, and sometimes completely unreliable information). If you survived the involuntary period (or even if you didn’t), do yourself a favor and... — read more 

Heard rumor all this was to lean out the org and dump XTO??

Asking this question for my fellow early career folks out there. I believe there was a thread not too long ago discussing that there was an option for terminees during this involuntary layoff wave to take a lump sum of their current pension... — read more 

The longer this goes on, the more really good employees I'm seeing being let go. Several people have already posted about how you will get through this (and you will), several have posted about how they have received even better jobs since (and I... — read more 

Can anyone verify if Exxon is laying people off?

I see the company announced they will double earnings by 2027. When will they learn. Quit making dumb announcements. Just get to work and don’t make promises you can’t keep.

Posted that I am looking for work and have several likes from BTC engineers who are now doing my work. Feels a bit odd. I’m sure they mean well. Would have preferred the “support” icon rather than “like”. I guess I’m feeling sensitive.

It is the definition of insanity to keep borrowing money to pay this crazy high dividend all while laying people off. https://techstaffer.blog/2020/12/02/will-exxonmobil-cut-its-dividend-in-january/

I was both a manager and in the executive ranks with high performance reviews. I was axed yesterday. My downfall was my age I believe. I was probably one of the youngest in the exec ranks. I think there were too many untouchables (52+) in my grouping... — read more 

The only people who have not been notified yet are those on vacation/sick leave? If that's true, I have to admit I'm positively surprised. I was concerned they would really make all of us worry and stress for two full weeks while they slowly notified... — read more 

Has any information been shared on what happens to unvested RSU’s when you’re laid off (not that they’re worth much these days).

According to some lawyers in Houston there is most likely a case against XOM for the way they have handled the layoffs. The courts recognize emotional distress as a type of damage that can be recovered through a civil lawsuit. This means you can sue... — read more 

What can we look forward to next? Any rumors of z as reorg? Will we ever get back go a feeling that isn’t anxiety and worry? I’m about to have a heart attack if feels like.

So I was given a 1:1 with my boss, he gave me the whole spiel. He also told me that I'll have to work for the next 2 months and I may be required to train another employee. Has this happened to anyone else? I feel like I might be expected to train... — read more 

I see a lot of hate being directed towards managers and supervisors on here. I suppose as the ones who deliver the bad news that is to be expected. I find some of the statements a bit illogical though. Time of high emotion I know. My low level... — read more 

Is it over or are layoff announcements continuing Thursday and Friday? I have yet to be communicated to. God bless to anyone who has already been laid off. May you find greater happiness in new opportunities!

Canada is being secretive about the severance package because I think they’re trying to screw over those already getting the axe. Those PIP’d earlier in the year received 1 month/year of service to a max of 24 months. I received less than that, which... — read more 

& it’s good for your health.

In a hope to quell some fake news, I think the March layoff rumor is being conflated with the news that we will be PIPing 5-10% annually for the foreseeable future. This has been confirmed from the lips of an executive. I don’t think there will be... — read more 

While we see our hard working colleagues getting laid off here in Spring, the mo–ns at Clinton, New Jersey are sitting in their toxic well hiding away. Corporate Strategic Research (CSR) is a place where the fraud goes from the top management to... — read more 

As your manager informs you that you are being laid off, remember that he or she learned today that the incentive program has been cancelled for 2020 (except for Darren and his direct reports, of course). The horror!! This is traumatic news for... — read more 

Just saw that XOM Executives gave themselves millions of dollars in bonuses last week, just days before issuing the list of people to terminate their employment. It takes a special arrogance to give yourself millions while terminating thousands of... — read more 

Someone in UOG with knowledge of the situation has repeatedly communicated this round is a one and done deal. No further layoffs will happen, at the very least for Upstream. Unless of course, we are being blindsided again :)

I retired from Exxon over 20 years ago. We had many voluntary programs over the years and most of the employees benefited from the career shift or early retirement. It pains me to read the bitterness and frustration that so many employees are... — read more 

What I am hearing from friends at XOM is that the are letting go of some serious geo talent. What a disgrace. I'm so glad I left before this bloodbath. My condolences to all those affected. Hopefully you can use this as an opportunity to move on from... — read more 

Before anyone asks - 7 years with the company; mostly "very good" area, not in GP. A bit surprised because I thought I'd be fine at least until ranking.

Still waiting on my meeting invite...no one on my team has heard either.

Why are people already talking about another round in March? Can we at least finish this one before we get worked up into a frenzy over the next one? And I'm not sure where this supposed confirmation came from, we haven't heard anything about it -... — read more 

They have damaged XOM reputations by making wrong moves and late moves. They suspend employees bonuses and lay off so many employees and still keep giving them bonuses that they don't deserve. Don't they have any pride left ?

There is so much guessing and unnecessary stressing. I actually thought the company handled this well so far, just to completely drop the ball in the end. Keep us informed on what's going on! How hard can that be?

I am an EM Employee with 20 years of service, located in Brussels - Belgium (European HQ) Also here the number of employees who will get the boot up their *ss will be numerous although they do not speak about persons (names); but they rather... — read more 

I’ve heard that St John’s gave notices out last Friday. Any word on Alberta? When can we expect to know when they’ve completed all notices?

notifications coming in as I type this.

I've been stressing over the coming layoffs for more than a month now, but at least I had the time after Dec 15 to look forward to. That made the past weeks bearable. But now that it has started I realize how wrong I was. Yes, my team was already hit... — read more