The 2 new board members will be the scapegoat for the upcoming job cuts and further acceleration of job outsourcing US roles to overseas. Former Comcast CFO will push for this, and we all lovvvvve Comcast. Be prepared, have a backup plan.. this... — read more 

How is it some people and groups have time to come in late, take long lunches, go to the gym in the free noon etc while others don’t even have time to eat lunch, work crazy hours, etc. I’m not taking about the obvious cases of someone who is... — read more 

My last day was February 2. I'm starting a new job nearly a month later to a day. The pay is about 10 percent lower but benefits are better so it evens out. I hope everybody else was also able to find new employment by now. I just thought I'd post... — read more 

Any news regarding the TMTs and HW3? Is it still going ahead? I have seen a presentation last year showing significant reductions of up to 30-40% in some groups. Does anyone have any new, confirmed information

when you realize that your manager who you thought has your back is only there to stab it when you’re not looking - just to make himself look good. What an eye opener. I will never put my trust in management again. But it’s all good, as the saying... — read more 

I don't understand why would somebody think Exxon owes them lifelong employment just because they've been here for a certain amount of years. That's not how employment works. You'll have a job for as long as a company needs you to do that job. Things... — read more 

Will XTO ever perform well in the Permian; i.e. make profit or just continue to flush OPEX and CAPEX down the well hole? How many wells are they now drilling and plan to drill in 2021/2022. Must be a lot of excess employees with nothing to do since... — read more 

Has anyone else received a solicitation on LinkedIn from an investigator for a law firm that is suing ExxonMobil? I’m trying to figure out if this guy is casting a wide net, or if they are specifically targeting me.

I just found out about a former employee who was PIP’d back in July 2020 and was part of the voluntary program. I thought anyone that was PIP’d was not eligible. Can anyone help explain? Thanks in advance!

How is it?

"In practical terms, the revision clipped Exxon’s future growth prospects until oil prices rise, costs slide or technological advances make it profitable to drill those fields." Translation: employees are screwed, layoffs... — read more 

Regarding the return to Campus plan, Doesn’t it feel tone deaf given that kids in Houston public schools are still out this week? Some managers need to read the WrEM expectations again. I suspect this is another way to “layoff” another round of... — read more 

If you work on the Spring Campus, you’ll soon see return to work instructions mandating attendance 2-3 days a week if you’re in an open office. While a return is unavoidable, let’s remind management that the Houston area is still recovering from... — read more 

They will spend like they have forgotten all about the baggage from bad investments in upstream and high spending in downstream as well. They will act like oil is going to be great for another 1000 years. Instead of planning for the lesser demand... — read more 

ConocoPhillips is laying off personnel this week and the severence is 3-weeks/yr of service upto 60-weeks. Yes, they have 401(k) and pension plans as well.

Always have an Exit Plan. Always have a current resume. Always have some external networking, if only association memberships. Always have hesitation when listening to managers and henchmen. Always have 6-month income in liquid assets. And... — read more 

With morale and company culture s—ing royally (among other things) how many here are working on an exit plan? And how many are actually waiting on severance to finally call it quits? Personally, I’m yet to decide which is the better option for me... — read more 

This is a genuine request for inputs, not a rant. The worst part about being at BTC is not the bad pay, or the bad work. It is the incompetent management. They can’t differentiate between good and bad employees as they have no people skills. They... — read more 

For those blessed enough to be laid off effective Feb and are vested, like me, I recommend rolling over your 401k from Voya to another IRA this week to start maximizing your returns (I recommend T Rowe Price, but really any IRA will perform better... — read more 

Yes- my boss is a liar, her boss is a bigger liar, and the VP is the worst of them all. They had been spinning pseudo-facts, feigning ignorance, faking empathy, and deceiving us for most part of a year. They lied on Covid, they lied on pip-off... — read more 

Woods is another Immelt. A great American company ran into the ground.

A long day of recovery, this Sunday. Probably lost 400 dollars of spoilt freezer food. Crawfish tails to feed the local deer. The last red-bean casserole my mom ever made.' Gone. But - at least we stand with confidence. Things will get... — read more 

Can someone please explain why the company decided to shut the Fayetteville field in for the week. Please don’t give me a bs excuse that they did it for safety. I’ve been working in this field for 12 years and they have never done this before. I know... — read more 

After years at EM I am finally able to leave for a government position. I didn’t get my hopes up. I didn’t think it was actually possible. I just figured why not give it a shot. Who would have thought someone in their 40s would get the opportunity. I... — read more 

Has anyone that was let go 12/2 last pay day 2/2 received any information regarding severance of pension payout option?

There will be a career planning discussion followed by an attrition discussion. As a supervisor myself, I recommend you do not believe a word that is communicated. It is scripted.

Wondering what the Chiefs are going to do without their Indians to do the work. Ppl are jumping ship for other opportunities at record #s. Best of luck to those stuck behind.

The way he carries himself, his facial expressions and the way he talks irk me. They irk me because I interpret it through my life experiences as being arrogant and careless of others. Do you read this into it?

It is pretty clear to employees at BTC that there is no future at this company and all promises were false and misleading, and thanks to this discussion board, it is clear that ExxonMobil is consistent in lying across the world. The only thing that... — read more 

Shell CEO announced they will give to everyone $1000 worth of shares and will be vested next year. What Exxon have done to the employees????

Would a near retirement eligible survive two consecutive NSI rankings?

I swear one of the few things that gets me through the day are my coworkers. I was PIPed last year and my blood pressure skyrocketed from the stress of trying to get through it. If it wasn’t for my team keeping me grounded and staying positive for... — read more 

Is it normal or average that an employee has only 2 promotions by the 10th year? Have been told I am in top 3rd for many years but I seem to be lagging behind many peers of same YOS...

Someone mentioned their vision of how workers can be saved. Rather than cut headcount, the Management should look into how to reduce cost on Projects and Maintenance. The cost of Projects are exorbitantly high, coming from the time when I was... — read more 

25% Data and Optimization scientists have resigned over last couple of months. Many more will follow. Let's hope this is a wake up call for the management to put things in place. Now they can't hide behind "we are ExxonMobil" and there is nothing... — read more 

What do you (current and axed-employees) think that we can help the Company to be back on it’s feet, rather than condemn and get angry over the Management? There many of us (axed and current employees) with enough experiences and from different... — read more 

Kind of kicking myself for not paying closer attention to this when they rolled out the severance benefits. If you still have access to them, does it say what happens to your Supplemental Savings Plan (not everyone will have one of these) balance in... — read more 

His message to employees is so uninspiring? Seems like more of pray and hope that oil hits $100 and we ride the wave? For the 4-5 years he has been here, the only notable thing he has done is to destroy shareholder value, and yet he touts compete to... — read more 

Leaving the company after less than 2 years with them. Started out excited about the possibilities in this company and promises for growth and advancement. But as I continued to work, I became disillusioned and more aware of the realities of the... — read more