Do we think there will be another wave of job cuts? Sometimes it seems like the goal is to eliminate every position here.

Does anyone know where the Eagleford asset that is for sale is located in Texas?

Looking back, did your life and career turn out the way you expected by 2016?

Zuckerberg paid 1 hire $1.5 BILLION. Then laid off 600 long-term employees. The hire? Andrew Tulloch from Thinking Machines Lab, an AI research monster. This just reinforces the obvious: Companies do what’s best for them. Here's what I... — read more 

Why would the first sentence of your LinkedIn about section be a brag about coming “from a family that has nearly a century of combined service at ExxonMobil” Since when does what your dad or grandpa did at ExxonMobil matter for your own... — read more 

I suspect a co-worker to have a false PhD, and I have considered reaching out to the legitimate university to see if they have a record of this individual’s degree. I’m not going to confront this individual about it, but if I bring this to HR’s... — read more 

Heads up that off cycle PIPs do happen at Exxon. I was put on one this week outside the usual review window after generally positive feedback. Posting so others are not caught off guard. Document everything and ask for clear expectations.

New business line announced! PSMS for the win! How many people and hours are spent on PSMS? We should have a separate job code for PSMS. The PSMS monstrosity just keeps growing bigger and bigger and bigger.

I’ve agreed to go out for an interview with a competitor. Never thought it would be me looking for roles outside of XOM. I’ve enjoyed my career for the most part, and have generally been ranked well in my 10 years. Past couple of years I got 10%+... — read more 

The information contained on this website is only a summary of the information presented in more detail in the Notice of Pendency of Class Action ("Notice"). Because this website is just a summary, you should review the Notice for additional... — read more 

In March 2025, a monumental shift occurred in the energy landscape of the United States. For the first time ever, renewable energy sources powered over 50% of the U.S. electricity grid, surpassing fossil fuels in what is a historic moment for the... — read more 

Is it true that upstream, downstream, and EmTech have different PIP percentages, and which one has the lowest?

DW in the first Your Growth Powers our Future” video: “I am very fortunate to have the career that I had with the company. I think early on, I was lucky in that senior managers took an interest in me and made sure and made sure that I got some of... — read more 

Interesting choice of photos for the HR email. Five employees shown in four separate photos. All very diverse. So proud to be a part of such a diverse company that is so focused on DEI!

Management keeps saying how they cannot get any Americans to work in the Permian but then those who want to work in then Permian are told their career is limited and ranked poorly for not being mobile. WTF?

How does one go from being a VP to manager in their next assignment? Does that show that the MC made a mistake in promoting the person and that they have topped out? Have they reached the level of their incompetence? I’ve seen this happen in a couple... — read more 

Often times a FLS or SLS LOVE and i mean absolutely LOVE when they hear about something (lets say a safety incident or Process leak or urgent project matter) for this example lets say the incident happens at 9AM. And then at 9:05 AM (5 mins later)... — read more 

Ever wonder why your management says such nice things to you about your future with the company and potential but then ranks you poorly? It is because they need you to stay and be the one to take the low ranking!

God knows how it will all play out, not only for our company. And let's face it, it won't make any difference for us lowly folks either way. The axe never stops swinging, and nobody will value your hard work or the risks you take anyway.

Clearly little to no thought is placed into next roles for those of us who aren’t hipos. Tried to have a discussion on my interests with D&S and it was clear they didn’t care. Looking at job boards now.

Thank you DW. His great strategy is paying off.

What do you think? Better system than ExxonMobil? Outstanding (~20%): 200% individual multiplier, for "outsized impact" above expectations Excellent (~70%): 115% individual multiplier, described as the "high-performance culture baseline" Needs... — read more 

Story by Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Kevin Crowley (Bloomberg) -- When Exxon Mobil Corp. Chief Executive Darren Woods told President Donald Trump Friday that Venezuela is currently “uninvestable,” he was echoing warnings already issued by oil industry... — read more 

Interest rates aren’t going to get any lower anytime soon. Early 2026 is a good time to retire

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/11/trump-inclined-to-keep-exxonmobil-out-of-venezuela-after-ceo-response-at-white-house-meeting-00721688

I heard a rumor about someone in another department who was about to resign but then decided to stay. They mentioned getting a much better offer from the company to reconsider. Is that something that actually happens here at Exxon? I've never... — read more 

What are the different ways of managing RSUs after the restriction period is over? What are the tax implications?

Has anyone else’s group been informed about a meeting this coming meeting with no information on what it is about. The superintendents didn’t even let the foreman know what’s going on. This is in the Permian

Any further updates on CEO or CFO looking at the pension and removing it or changing the program?

Does anyone actually care about people with POT 34? What does this even mean? Feels like it’s a bait to keep the slave treadmill going. My sup. Just gave me few generic next assignments and said it will eventually depend on availability and... — read more 

By Sheila Dang and Jarrett Renshaw Jan 9 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods said on Friday the U.S. oil major is ready to evaluate a potential return to Venezuela in what would be a stunning development after its assets in the South American... — read more 

Is anyone else already fed up with a SAP? I love that the company is installing a new program that makes every aspect of the company less efficient in a time that we need to be the most efficient to make a decent profit.

Once again I am seeing rumors we are buying Diamondback. Any truth to this rumor?

See notice to the Defense Contractors below, next will be oil companies who do not invest in Venezuela! Thank you for your attention in this matter XOM Management Committee! Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump All United State Defense Contractors, and... — read more 

Story by Ruth Umoh The path to the corner office has long followed a familiar pattern. Start at the bottom, learn the business from within, and advance step by step. That model is now changing, and artificial intelligence is the primary reason. AI... — read more 

Just checking if the Brit’s got their RSUs as part of the redundancy program. It would be very bad form if EM didn’t give to us after all but wouldn’t surprise me with this company. Im playing the waiting game for the Australia communication.

Donation paid off?

With the ‘generous’ and ‘industry competitive’ but below inflation pay rises for most people; are you expecting another exxodus? Do people realize the company want you to quit so they can replace you in India or Malaysia

World's largest oil reserves are for grabs. Any bets on Exxon?