All of the bosses I had did the opposite of these. Most put up a front but it was mainly self serving. They put you in the spotlight ↳In meetings, they say "This idea came from...," instead of claiming the credit They step up when you're... — read more 

Keep getting letter after letter telling me insurance o longer covers this and that, have to book scan though 3 rd party, meds going up , some no longer covered. Just got letter saying all our Memorial Herman facilities and doctors are in jeopardy... — read more 

Has anyone else been contacted by a corporate auditor about everyone in the Permian cheating on the entry exam at XOM? I am still trying to understand the benefit of superintendent’s having hat contractors cheat on the test. If you want quality... — read more 

Has anyone else heard of a hiring freeze?

Surely I won't be PIP'd now that WTI is $100+

Feels like 44 tho

I filed a complaint with HR against my horrible manager last December and never received a response. I followed and still heard nothing. Last week, during my 1:1 with him, I told him I had tolerated enough and confronted him about favoritism... — read more 

Look, I get being unhappy. This place gives plenty of reasons. But if you're at the point where you're just bringing everyone down, maybe it's time to go. The constant complaining, the negativity, it gets into the walls. It becomes part of the... — read more 

Restructuring solves nothing, breaks plenty. Vacancies never get filled, teams just get more stretched and bitter. And they always cut the wrong people. Not that the rest of us are useless. We're not. But without fail, they boot the one person who... — read more 

I started with the company back in 2015 and I've seen four different management structures. The pattern is always the same. You get a manager who is charming in meetings but completely absent when you need support. I recently had a weekly catch-up... — read more 

Story by bgriffiths@insider.com (Brent D. Griffiths) Anthropic economists say they have developed a new way to track how AI will upend the workforce. Their new measure shows that AI use hasn't come close to tapping the full power of large language... — read more 

I have unvested RSU that pays me dividend? Is the amount reported in W2? I didn’t receive a 1099-div.

At first I thought the posts here about BTC were exaggerated or just people being salty. But after working with a few of their devs, I get it now. And I’ve been hearing the same thing from multiple other teams. A lot of them just don’t seem to know... — read more 

where is the “button”? is there a “goto”? Is there an app? does one send an email to the supervisor first before using the official avenue to HR?

Nine vessels attacked since U.S.-Iran conflict began BP evacuates foreign staff from Iraqi oil field due to drones Putin considers halting gas exports to Europe

Experienced folks are leaving the company! Lots of retirements. We better hang on to these folks so we can leverage the learnings built up over time. Mentoring new employees is another reason. AI is NOT a substitute!!

Downstream VPs managers ruining Upstream, Uncon experienced folks ruining Deepwater and Deepwater folks ruining Uncon. Yes we need cross fu ctional experience, but not Leaders/managers. They come and make people do uncecessary studies and projects... — read more 

EM PIP in reality can be driven by statistics, internal politics, bias, or interpersonal conflicts not your performance. So many people end up on a PIP for reasons that have nothing to do with their actual work. Some examples I have seen in past... — read more 

Is it just me or has anyone else not been asked to provide KO feedback on their managers the last 5+ years?

What happens if a group’s designated PIP guy quits by March ending? They pounce on the next innocent guy?

With the Gulf crisis that exploded yesterday, meaning O&G is cool again, will EM not relax its PIP season harvesting?

When resigning are EM employees required to give 2 weeks notice? What happens if you don’t? Does it forfeit anything?

What is included in W2 Box 1? Are the vested securities included in here? Is there anything else like employer portion of health plan?

Silent Generation (1928 to 1945) Followed rules, kept their heads down, built quietly Baby Boomers (1946 to 1964) Lived large, bought everything, now gatekeeping everything. Gen X (1965 to 1980) Trusts no one, complains... — read more 

Yes, time is coming and we are about to implode with all the multiple organizational changes that add no value apart from headcount reduction and the downstreamers managing upstream like a refinery and ki-ling it long term. Expect more safety... — read more 

So it sounds like possibly the PIP percent is going to be higher this year. Heard from a few groups they are really scrutinizing people's "development needs". Anyone hear anything?

They have done it before and WILL do it again. Then they will throw a party to congratulate themselves for doing it. https://www.nytimes.com/1986/04/26/business/exxon-move-for-slash-in-staff-called-startling.html

We should spray paint a square on the sidewalk so everyone knows where to stand for their #cubepic

The real issue isn’t just layoffs, it’s trust. When cuts happen and communication feels vague, people lose confidence fast. Add tighter return-to-office rules on top of that, and it can feel like control is going up while security is going... — read more 

How many of you are able to relate to this from a now former... — read more 

If you could ask any question what would it be?

D&S is worthless. They don’t do any planning for your career. You are lucky if they even know your name these days.

So many resignations. Looks like the 0% raises are having the desired effect. I for one am applying and trying to leave. What are you doing?

I’m reaching a breaking point with my manager’s behavior. He continues to make inappropriate touching, comments and requests, despite knowing that I’m married(he is divorced). His conduct is unprofessional and unwanted, and it has created a very... — read more 

WIP: Machine learning + Code + AI - in flight - optimizing refinery scheduling, crude blending... logistics + maintenance sequencing. Now calculate # of jobs lost and $$$ in someone else's pockets

I can’t wait to leave

I have overheard the supervisors and managers talking about the posts and disgruntled employees posting on this site. It truly scares them and they don't want the new hires knowing about all the dysfunction and toxicity. Some covered up safety... — read more 

The changes to benefits for imaging is the worst change to benefits I can remember. This new group OneImaging that we have to go through is terrible. What should be a quick scheduling with the doctors office takes weeks to find a cut-rate imaging... — read more 

Please bathe daily, wear clean clothes each day, wash your hands after using the bathroom, use antiperspirant and brush & floss your teeth. That is all.