The Permian Basin is projected to sustain U.S. oil production through 2030. However, some experts believe that the basin could peak within the next twelve months, indicating a potential decline in production. Additionally, it has been noted that the... — read more
The mood around Exxon is pretty bleak
It feels like Exxon isn't the same place anymore. Everyone I talk to just expects the next change to make things worse. There's no real hope for things improving, just this constant worry about what's coming. It's really difficult to stay positive in... — read more
Raises!!
After talking to quite a few of my coworkers and everyone got a 0% or 1% raise. We work in Carlsbad so how do they expect to keep good employees when they don’t take care of them?
Low Carbon Solutions Management and Workers (Time to Go)
Folks, We all knew it was a farce from the beginning. 95% of those selected to join LCS were known to be unproductive, unoriginal yes men backstabbers. It is time the leadership say that all from top (ex-VP to lowly minds from rando tech people... — read more
Where are the comments about to move in to the building and the parking lot?
The comments that this website did not like will be erased , because EM can be angry.
Exxon plans to cut low-carbon spending by a third - Low Carbon Solutions Headcount Will Be Impacted
Dec 11, 2025 ExxonMobil plans to cut its low-carbon spending by a third, the latest sign of a pullback on decarbonization across most big oil companies. In its latest corporate outlook, Exxon raised its 2030 targets for earnings and cash flow each... — read more
Childless Bias in Rankings?
Anyone feel that unmarried and childless are ranked lower as compared to stay at home spouse? I’ve always suspected this to be a subconscious bias … “he doesn’t need it as much as him, he’s got a family”. Weirds me out that Career Connect has... — read more
RSU (EBU and other gifts) by CL and Rank
Saw this one below...very helpful...what happens at CL30 and beyond in terms of RSU, EBU, Cash? CL 26, E, 140 CL 26, 0, 160 CL 27, E, 160 CL 27, 0, 200 CL28, 0, 300 CL28, E, 200 CL28, VG, 160 CL29, O, 400 CL29, E, 300 CL29, VG, 200
Executives private Christmas party
Think you had a good party? You don’t know what you are missing. Even in past downturns when they cancelled parties for us and best we could do was a potluck that you had to pay to attend at some neighborhood HOA clubhouse they continue to party like... — read more
"Big minds" in small places
Why do we keep these big guys with fancy titles, big egos and broken personalities around? These walking jokes doing menial work that can be done with AI could save some bucks to pay out royalties instead of being insulted by some hillbilly day in... — read more
Actually really like NH
Every interaction I’ve ever had with NH has been good… I am actually optimistic with him stepping into the role. Seems like a win for Finance for to me.
Backstabbing and scheming and ar-e licking and money grubbing
Sometimes I don't know what holds it together
A PIP question
Is it just me, or are PIPs specifically designed so employees can’t succeed, and the end result is always termination? I'm starting to feel like this is the case, but it could be just me.
Christmas Miracle
KM is gone!
Companies in benchmark for raises
When I was a supervisor they would do training and tell us who was in the salty benchmark. It was different companies for employee and executive compensation. Anyone have the lists of companies?
Ready for the new reserved Parking lot in Midland
People needs to be ready to choose your parking spot and office next year.
It’s hard to be motivated
Another year, another Excellent ranking, 0% last year and 3% this year. I think the only motivation is to getting PIPd and really I don’t think that’s too hard. Just be friendly. I’m going to try doing the bare minimum next year but remaining... — read more
Meetings that say noting
I keep getting dragged into so-called alignment meetings that reveal absolutely nothing. Hours upon hours of buzzwords and vague reassurance with no real clarity. It feels like they are delaying bad news and hoping we do not notice how nervous the... — read more
Texas and BTC - layoffs?
Most Spring employees between the age of 40 and 55 are dead weights and holding onto a capsizing vessel for their dear life as they know that they cannot find any other job and ExxonMobil is the only place where their BS existence gets tolerated... — read more
RE-ORG fatigue
How many re-orgs have you been through in the last 5 years?
Salary by CL
Anybody willing to share their base salary? Personally CL 28 upstream, ~$325k, yee 25.
January reorg
Does anyone have any insight on the reorganization that will be in January?
Offshoring
Currently, the U.S. levies no tax on U.S. firms’ overseas earnings as long as those profits remain overseas. That policy essentially encourages companies to reinvest their profits outside the U.S. And to give companies even more incentive to hire... — read more
Salary Bands Shifted Down
Lower for longer isn't just about the price of oil. It is the future of your compensation! Salary bands shifted down. Be prepared for years of compensation not keeping up with inflation. Apparently we are all overpaid so no raises!
Exxodus 2.0
Pathetic raises for everyone except hipos and executives. Let the exxodus begin
Exxonmobil Singapore future doesn't look great
Wonder if anyone still have faith for ExxonMobil Singapore future. The recent cut was very harsh and again a political game in the company. There are many whole day do nothing didnt get cut but there are ppl work damn hard get cut.. do you still like... — read more
Oil price fall turns up the heat on Big Oil's bloated payouts
By America Hernandez and Stephanie Kelly October 7, 2025 SUMMARY Current payouts unsustainable with oil below $80 a barrel Crude oil prices expected to continue falling Companies under pressure to cut debt Reduced buybacks and job cuts... — read more
What is the over/under bet on the number of site closures/divestments under Johns tenure as IOL CEO?
Upstream: Cold Lake, Kearl, Syncrude Downstream: Strathcona, Sarnia, Nanticoke, Terminals, Pipelines Chemical: Sarnia Or does it make more sense DW finally recommends to the EM board to buy the minority interest of IOL (30%)?
Opinion: Why Big Oil is panicking over accountability
Opinion by David Bookbinder. opinion contributor American consumers shouldn’t have to pay twice for the damage done by multinational oil and gas companies — once through the harm their products cause to our health and our planet, and again when... — read more
PIL PTO payout
Anyone receive their PTO payout yet? Was it a check or direct deposit?
Christmas Party waste
Another big party with no expense spared. Thanks Darren but I’d rather you save the money on the party and just give every Houston campus employee $200. Assuming $2M spend and 10,000 employees on campus.
Argentina vs. India
I'm genuinely wondering, our work is continuously outsourced to many countries with the bulk being to Argentina AND India, but India seems to bear most of the brunt and hate comments. Is it legit because Argentina does a better job than India? Or... — read more
What is our Layoff Package?
LCS here. Pretty nervous about the immediate future outlook for my group. Is the layoff package generally 3 months, or more or less? And if you find a job within that timeframe do you have to pay it back? Wasn’t with XOM back during the covid layoff... — read more
Btc strikes again
Everything down..... Wtg btc
What’s the salary range in CL27
Considering offer as an experienced technical staff member. Can you please mention the salary and YEE?
The BA takeover of Tax is complete and model for rest of corp
Tax management is ruthless. The income tax group used to be where a new hire can enter into the company and advance. Then they migrated work to BA. Then they brought over people from BA for jobs limiting opportunities for US employees. Those brought... — read more