This is the simplest and most accurate way to describe few technical titles and their real meaning: Advisor - A fake designation. It is not even an official title but highly abused. E.g. when a worthless employee from one organization transfers... — read more 

I am noticing a trend of the Qataris replacing employees on joint venture projects with contractors on projects. In many cases they are using contractors we have released to displace employees. Doesn’t fit the narrative employees are fed very well... — read more 

Are there any locations in the US that still pay cost of living adjustments? Trying to understand consistency or lack of in our policies. For those unfamiliar, it has been practice when moving people from say Houston to a higher cost of living... — read more 

Even though those affected by involuntary will get severance and vacation payout, can you still collect unemployment?

When HW3 started it seemed like the program was meant to “delayer” all the numerous layers of management we have. Instead it is clear the company is targeting non-managers in year 1 to 5. If we lay off this group and expect high attrition rates over... — read more 

Can someone more knowledgeable (and kind) help me understand the actual ramifications of "one time opportunity" in this vague HR speak. Maybe it is not vague and I am just a little dense (and I can live with that) but regardless, I want to know and I... — read more 

I actually believed there was a technical ladder until I saw the highest technical role in my organization the chief be filled with someone who had spent his entire career in RTD and management roles. Has never left Houston and never been on a... — read more 

So much talk about case for change and unsustainable cost structure to justify these layoffs yet I have seen absolutely no plan or willingness from management to reduce the amount of non value add work which is the real problem. Even when pressed in... — read more 

Toxic employees and culture was promoted at UIS, RTD. Here is an exam of how the scam worked at UIS (those who disagree should check several living examples of extremely poor RTD management and employees): STEP 1: Incompetent PhDs quickly begged... — read more 

Does anyone know the reasons a voluntary program app would be rejected?

Ever hear of someone NRE be PIPd? Or are NRE totally safe?

How many are actively trying to find a new job?

You guys should be getting yours too if you left in July!

People who are able to retire right now did not have to deal with half of the stuff we have to deal with. In the last couple of decades we went through several financial crises, a drastic increase of H1B visas, massive outsourcing, and to top it all... — read more 

Are the 20 people that are getting let go at several different plants or at one plant? When will this occur?

Would y’all prefer to be part of the December involuntary leaves or be NSI’d and put on PIL/PIP in July? Both have their pros and cons I’d imagine. Lay off you at least have some dignity since it wasn’t solely your performance, but nothing like... — read more 

If you are given lay off notice on Dec 1st, do you accrue vacation in 2021 and are paid that amount at termination? If yes, Do you accrue full year vacation or only prorated for January (as Feb 1 will be date of termination).

Anyone know how notice will be given? Email? In person? Text? Automated phone call? Zoom meeting? Mass meeting?

Why do we use the euphemisms they push on us? “Right-sizing”, the “way we work”, and now the appointed “Communicators”. They are terminating people, not communicating. It’s not a two way conversation, it’s a lay-off. We are not in this... — read more 

I have heard of two instances of folks that their managers have told them, they are definitely NOT a candidate for layoffs. In other words, they already put together the list of who is a YES and a NO, just waiting to wrap up the numbers of the... — read more 

So I’m mid career and find myself falling out of love with @XOM. I know lots of ppl want to stay so it seems strange that there is no system already in place to identify ppl who are like me willing to go.

This was confirmed by our VP today in a forum. They pulled CC data for the lay-off assessment on Oct 1. Interestingly, HR sent an email on Sept 1 telling us to update CC by mid October. To say I’m feeling boned is an understatement.

From the Involuntary Severance & Post-Employment Support slide: “Retirement Benefits A one-time terminated vested ExxonMobil Pension Plan lump sum payout is available within 3 months after separation. So if you get cut and are vested (more... — read more 

Is it even possible to get approved for it? I'm not talking about the usual job-related stress, but the kind that causes me insomnia and has put me on beta-blockers. Not all of it is work-related, but having no job security and anticipating possibly... — read more 

Joined the company around the end of 2019. Gave up good prospects in other industries to join EM, only to be hit by incoming work increase, increment freezes and 401k dropped. Went ahead to apply elsewhere and offered an equivalent in a decent... — read more 

Anyone else recently transferred to a former boom town now looking at selling their much less valuable house now like me? Thanks for the transfer! Warning to anyone being offered an opportunity in New Mexico, West Texas, North Dakota, etc.

Bring a screw driver December 1st so you can remove your license plates prior to making a victory lap on the ring road!

12 or more days to go before I know if I am impacted. I would prefer to know sooner than later. After Nov 20th, I assume your department head would know if you are being laid off. Any signs to look for that indicate you are being laid off?

Being a former XoM employee, I wouldn't advise anyone to start a career at ExxonMobil. You will not get any transferable experience. I have friends in supervisory roles they dont have a clue of what their subordinates do. Exxon hires smart people... — read more 

Most of you are being abused and yet you cannot leave as you have been brainwashed into submission and tied to the fat paycheck. The world has pity on you

Are there any 30 year olds that see a long term career with Exxon as a possibility much less an enjoyable one? If so, what am I missing? Not exaggerating that I don’t know a single 5 year employee in my EMRE/GP circle that likes Exxon or wants to... — read more 

I went to apply for the educational refund program just to see that it’s been “paused.” I am so disheartened by exxon. I joined the company three months ago and already I have experienced a massive layoff, removal of 401(k) matches and I can’t be... — read more 

Noticed a few people announce on LinkedIn they accepted finance jobs at EM. Is the hiring freeze over?

I’ve only been with the company for 2 years and I’ve realized how many great technically minded people get put into glorified coordinator type roles. Our technology ecosystem is also so behind the curve. My colleague who graduated the same time... — read more 

It is coming!

There is nowhere else where you could find such pathetic and incompetent layers of management plus wanna be "leader" fake employees who are nothing but s-pit worthy! Not only these two set of employees have produced nothing, they have taken other... — read more 

I can't be the only one who's having trouble watching (and experiencing) what's been happening to Exxon lately. We used to be number one. I was proud of this place and working here. Not anymore. Now I have to watch as something I believed in is... — read more 

2 months ago I was certain management was to blame for the toxic work culture. But, after reading all of the posts and upvotes on this forum, I have concluded that while management is responsible for poor investments and policies, it is employees who... — read more 

Anybody knows where you can find your CL (classification level) in company systems like EDA? Just like you have a payslip to verify salary. My company (FandL) does not post promotion announcements so I can’t use that.