Has anyone heard any actual news about raises? I know they normally don’t say anything until closer to December, but sometimes people had info earlier in years past.
looking for advice to complain against my manager
my manager are delusionally promoting and spending a project which has no value or use. millions have been spent and there is no use case or demand for it. when i try challenging, they start commenting on my capability and character. when anything... — read more
ExxonMobil edges Occidental in US lithium race
Oil producers go to battle over mineral rights in Arkansas’ Smackover formation Jamie Smyth in El Dorado, Arkansas Published Apr 23 2025 ExxonMobil has defeated an attempt by rival Occidental Petroleum to contest its production rights on one of... — read more
ExxonMobil Emergency Alerts
Please be advised that the “Enter weather information here Direction for E&PS” So much winning!! I feel so safe!! PSMS rules anyway, who needs corporate level safety?
The B’s
Are the other B’s getting investment and new projects or just Baytown?
How Many Clinton (Annandale), New Jersey Workers Have Relocated to Houston?
ExxonMobil to close huge N.J. facility as part of consolidation plan By Sarah F. Griffin | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com ExxonMobil will close a large research facility in Hunterdon County as part of a plan to consolidate its corporate research... — read more
ExxonMobil Permian growth targets 2.3M bpd by 2030
Story by Mella McEwen ExxonMobil officials, like all other oil and gas producers, are closely watching the current economic climate. The company recently announced a reduction of 2,000 jobs — none in the U.S. — as part of a long-term restructuring... — read more
Should I stay or go
Mechanical Engineer for Chevron of 5 years here in the Permian Basin, I make $152K base plus an additional 10% increase off that for living in Midland,TX and my bonus every year is around 45K, looking at the posts here it seems Exxon is just as Toxic... — read more
Structural Cost Savings
With continuing structural cost savings, what is the predicted future of our Spring Campus?
Upstream Communication
Heard that there was a last minute upstream communications yesterday afternoon. Any idea what is that about?
Now I know why my pip is so hard to pass. Thanks VP.
I heard from a reliable source that a well known VP was complaining that too many employees were passing pip. His orders were to make it harder to pass so more employees would leave. My pip plan is very complicated. I completed all my task projects... — read more
What is the point of PG&A?
We haven’t heard much from PG&A lately besides the new intranet “improvement”. Everyone I have met from that organization seems like they are 21 and have no idea what they’re doing. Have also heard how toxic and backstabbing the culture can be. Can... — read more
Why does Darren hate the Upstream.
Why does he hate the upstream so much when they make the money. Many of the underhanded tactics are focused on making the profitable upstream like the low cost / low margin downstream. Did he hate Liam so much that he is f us now Liam retired. He has... — read more
What’s the end game?
Constant reduction in talent, structural cost reductions, feedback like we are going to squeeze until something breaks. How can we maximize shareholder value for the long term when we are just focused on the drive to the bottom.
rumor: retiree medical benefits available at 52 for terminees
Heard the rumor above. Anyone else have details or confirmation?
What happens if you are let go before you are retirement eligible?
There is a lot of talk about NRE and retirement eligibility. My questions are if you leave before you have 15 years and after 15 years. I believe at or after 15 years you get the medical and either the lump sum or annuity. If you don't get to 15... — read more
ExxonMobil CEO issues stern warning to employees
The energy giant is undergoing a major change. ExxonMobil has had a problem over the past few months. The oil and gas giant has seen a drastic downturn in energy prices, which has wiped hundreds of millions of dollars off its bottom... — read more
Please post your age and years of service when you were forced out.
I am just curious to see the ages exxon has targeted in the past. I know employees from their 30's to 60's that were piped and forced out. I know several ages 35, 42, 47, 55, 57,58, 62, 64 and 67 years olds. I know none aged 52 to 54 so no NREs. I... — read more
How is quiet quitting working out for you?
A bunch of people said a while ago they were no longer giving it their all and have started quiet quitting. I'm curios, how's that working out? How did your manager react, if at all? Have you been put on a PIP or is everything still functioning as... — read more
OK what is the point of NRE protection if they can supposedly pip me?
Here is my story and predicament. If anyone has gone through what I am going through please post. I don't need the sarcastic remarks about how exxon wants me out because I know that. I am 54 and on DPC plan with 13 years service. I was told that if... — read more
Hipo PDS Claims
“Drove multifunctional team to increase uptime in Colorado gas field from 70% in Dec05 to 100% uptime & record production in Aug06.” Maybe it wasn’t you maybe it was just the weather in COLORADO is nicer on equipment and ultime in August than it is... — read more
What's the goal?
Every time I think we've hit rock bottom, they find a new way to stress us out. The constant changes, PIPS, the fake pep talks, the micromanaging, layoffs, AI... It’s draining everyone. Do they want to have a completely demotivated workforce that... — read more
AI is a long ways out...
If you've tried automating or using AI for this company you will know just how painful it is to try and push innovation. Multiple tiers of leadership, so many boundaries to break down, etc. Etc. I find it funny that the company is choosing to use... — read more
5 Years Layoffversary!
For those fallen during 2020 layoffs, the 5 year layoffversary is coming up. How are you celebrating departure away from the XOXic (XOM Toxic) environment? How was your experience with Layoff, good bad? And how are you doing now? Let's provide some... — read more
Advice for the new folks
If you are full of ideas and energy, this might not be the place for you. The system here slows everything down with endless layers of approval. Unless you have friends in high spots, your voice will never reach the right people. You are better off... — read more
ExxonMobil Needs to be Competative..... Sure.... BUT!!
ExxonMobil is trying to reduce OpEx by reducing number of engineers in North America (USA and Canada) and offshoring the jobs to cheaper countries like India. But is it really working? I see BTC folks come here, work for some time in North America... — read more
BTC Salaries !!
Does anyone know how much the folks at BTC actually get paid? Do they have a compensation levels like us -CLs? I’m just curious about what kind of arbitrage might exist there. Also, what sort of retirement and savings benefits do they offer?
CL Level
Is there anyway to know where you are in your CL level? My manager says that he can’t see where I am in reference to my CL, and doesn’t know who to ask to find out.
Expats in the US
So what have Singaporean, Canadian and European Expats in the US been told… are we sending them all back?
Guyana wants LNG and Exxon does not want to pay…
What will Exxon do now that Guyana wants LNG and gas to shore. 2026 will be the year that the Guyana miracles turns sour….
American Universities we no longer recruit from
Anyone have the full list of American universities we no longer recruit from? I think it is a shocking list.
Snakes come to Defense
Another linkedin post where the poster and the former employee is sharing his opinion based on what he has experienced and have someone others go through with fake PIPs. And guess what the two XOM lifers and kool-aid drinkers do? Defend DW and mgmt... — read more
AEST - What is it?
Just saw a key refining leader move into an AEST role?
DW behaves like he owns the company.
It's like his private property. He was lucky and had some talent, but his returns are sooooo oversized and he did nothing to deserve the whole thing for him self and the pack of wolves that follow him. The game is rigged.
Forum for GBS
What do all think of this forum?
Question about L1 Visas
I need somebody to confirm the specific type of visa we are using to bring people over from KLTC and BTC. After the recent layoff announcements I think it’s high time for employees to go on defense. Based on my own research I think there is a... — read more
Is ExxonMobil Operating At A $6 Billion Or $3.4 Billion “Loss” In Guyana?
Analysis By NAN Business Editor News Americas, Georgetown, Guyana, Tues. Oct. 14, 2025: ExxonMobil’s Guyana President, Alistair Routledge on Monday claimed the company is “still operating in the red to the tune of around US$6 billion” in Guyana, as... — read more