Has anyone found out already?
Use Skye status to inform people you are leaving update a :) or :( once you know
So I saw during the PIP layoffs folks use the Skype status to leave a message for everyone. You can leave a personal email or phone number. If I’m let go a :( face will be place there and my new personal email address. If I don’t get... — read more
It’s 4 pm and we all just got an email
Everyone was just sent an email stating the US Voluntary Program is now over. Those who volunteered and were approved will retire as of January 31st. They made no mention of how many chose this option and will ultimately be leaving. They did say all... — read more
Exxon review completed: Additional 15% workforce cut by end of 2021; writedown of up to $20B seen in Q4
Nov. 30, 2020 5:22 PM ETExxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)By: Stephen Alpher, SA News Editor4 Comments On top of cost savings that are seen at $10B, or 30% of capital spending and 15% of cash operating expenses this year, Exxon (NYSE:XOM) sees 15%... — read more
HR being gutted, how does that work?
If you're in HR do you have a zoom meeting with yourself? Do you create the forms, print them out, and sign all boxes? Do you ask yourself if you have any questions? Do you email yourself letting you know that "the deed has been done?"
Count your blessings
Just had to go for a walk to get my mind off this clusterf—k. Witnessed a massive, tragic accident. Someone just lost a lot more than their job.
Contractor cuts?
Any insight as to whether more contractors will be getting the axe as well? I know it has been mentioned that contractors may replace employees in some aspects (you know, because they’re cheaper and unworthy of Exxon benefits🙄), but wasn’t sure if... — read more
Good Luck Everyone! Be Strong!
Good luck everyone. Life is going to be very different for a lot of people by the end of the week. Have some compassion for your fellow man, be humble and don't be boastful about keeping your job, if you're lucky enough to do so. Personally I think... — read more
I'm ready for tomorrow
I know many people hated the wait, but I'm grateful we were given the time to prepare. I won't be happy if I'm laid off, but I will not be caught with my pants down either. And if I'm lucky and I'm not laid off, then I'll still be in a better... — read more
Your Real Value
This upcoming week is going to s—. Good people will lose their jobs; a few bad people won’t lose theirs. Life isn’t fair. For those that will struggle accepting the fact they were selected for the involuntary severance or who aren’t emotionally... — read more
Let Me Tell You How Great ExxonMobil Has Been in Last 15 Years
At UIS, RTD (former Upstream Research Company, aka URC), this is what we had: A division/function of 42 total employees included the following full time overhead managerial staff (full-time work involved arranging safety meetings, useless gate... — read more
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Management would do well to study and understand how to motivate their workforce. Most basic human needs are for security and safety. The yearly ranking program and constant threat now of layoffs in addition to the yearly PIPoff will drive behaviors... — read more
Some research I did - take a look
Apologies for the long post, but I think it's worth reading. We're all smart people here, so I thought it'd be a good idea to share a quick investigation & exercise I completed a few weeks ago. "We're all in this together", our management claims... — read more
The future is bright for XOM stock
Target price $90/share by YE 2022.
Eliminate useless organizations like EMRE!
Save $1B/year in the process and pay the dividend! That’s what I want as a shareholder!!
HR is going to be busy tomorrow!
How long will it take to get a human on the phone tomorrow after the 900+ volunteers are told to make arrangements for there packages? Bahahahaaaaaaaa
Vaccine rally not enough for Exxon to organically fund dividend, analyst says - Stay Tuned for Additional CAPEX and OPEX
Nov. 28, 2020 9:45 PM ET Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)By: Carl Surran, SA News Editor52 Comments Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is still not bringing in enough cash to fully fund its dividend payout despite the recent coronavirus vaccine-fueled rise in... — read more
Dear Darren Woods
I know you or one of you PR folks will read this. ExxonMobil used to be a have the reputation of being a great company to work for. Ever since you took over, you have come across as to relaxed. The shoes you had to fill are still too big for... — read more
Electric and Hydrogen
Why can't ExxonMobil cut capital investment in oil and gas and invest in H2 from solar and may be buy an electric car company and then grow it? Instead of spending $10-20 billion on more oil and gas why not new energy? Wall Street will love and PR... — read more
I hate surprises!
I would rather know now instead of waiting for a 1:1 invite to pop up on my calendar. The fact that my sup doesn’t know anything just increases the anxiety. They should have just told us a week before instead of playing the wait and let’s see game... — read more
Case For Change
Anyone else sick of every manager beginning discussions with the case for change discussion? How about sharing a compelling vision of where we are going or how we are going to turn this thing around? Where is that discussion? I think much of the... — read more
Stop whining!
Compare to DEC (Detail Engineering Companies) which don’t have pensions, and even no severance payments (except two weeks notice, but the IT guy will grab your computer immediately upon HR notice of the ax), EM guys here should just stop whining... — read more
Survivors
Even if I survive, I’ve lost almost all motivation to work for the company. Anyone else feel the same way? Next 2-3 years will seemingly be hunger games 24-7. No 401k, no salary treatment. What’s the driver for working hard? Just to survive 2021 PIP?... — read more
Gawn Pecawn
Is this word coined by XOM, like all the other B$ internal acronyms? What does it really mean and am I even spelling it correctly?
SLS and Department Head Jobs
I worked in few other companies before and currently work in BTES - Baytown Tech and Eng Specialists. In other companies, there were no SLSs, no department heads. I used to report to my manager who had 75 people reporting to him. All of us knew... — read more
Voluntell to resign
Has anyone been voluntold to resign? Is it legal?
Exxon Expat LIving expense pkg for working Milan Italy?
Can anybody advise the living expense pkg details the USA expats we’re getting for working in Milan Italy prior to COVID?
Past learnings 1986
From 1986 article - The Exxon Corporation's move to slash its work force through a voluntary resignation program has startled both oil analysts and longtime employees. Exxon had indicated earlier that it, along with other oil companies, would be... — read more
Open accounting positions requested
I’m an accountant who has been PIPd. I want to get into an Ivy League MBA program so I would like to stay with A fortune 500 companies excited since I did not go to a very good university. Is anyone aware of any accounting positions at a fortune 500... — read more
Too Big to Fail
Ha ha freaking thing is getting rusted and eaten from inside out by its corrupt employees. Those who will get fired will suffer temporarily but those who survive will go back to their greedy slurping way of mooching of and suffer permanent brain and... — read more
Advice for Everyone Nervous
See this post: https://www.thelayoff.com/t/17Gt8IRY Didn't want it to get too buried in case anyone needs the advice. Happy Holidays and stay safe.
Imperial Oil set to end Syncrude services contract as Suncor become operator
https://www.660citynews.com/2020/11/24/imperial-oil-set-to-end-syncrude-services-contract-as-suncor-become-operator/ More Layoffs in EMRE expected after Suncor takes the lead on operations CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. says it will relinquish its... — read more
Blocked from thread?
Lmao anyone else blocked from the hotel thread after your posts were deleted? Nothing against the rules was posted yet I’m somehow blocked? Hm
Will the terminations be recorded?
As depressing as this sounds, should I get dressed up, while working from home, to get fired on a Zoom call? I'm one of those who would welcome the opportunity to come back to the company in the future and I don't want the last impression of me... — read more
U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil cutting up to 300 jobs in Canada
Reductions will include positions at Imperial Oil Ltd, ExxonMobil Canada Ltd and ExxonMobil Business Centre Canada ULC, the company said. Oil... — read more