Once again the last to leave the office. Staying late to pick up the slack for others. Why do I do it? Why do I care? No one notices. No one rewards. Left behind and looked over. Managers and VPs don’t shake my hand. Do they even know I... — read more 

I am on an expat assignment overseas and want to leave the company. No recognition or appreciation for my effort so why stay. Trouble is what happens if I quit? Do I have to move myself back to the US?

This is from 2007-2008 period when Calgary’s job market was hot. Lots of young engineers were quitting Imperial Oil. Imperial was desperate to retain its people. Salary bumps across the board were in double digits (and not the lower double digits)... — read more 

Anyone on here have intel on the goto/Canada site?

We often win top spots, it kind of makes no sense. Are all "Best Workplace" lists a pay-to-play schme?

It’s frustrating watching upper management toss out people with twenty-plus years of knowledge just to make numbers look good for a quarter. I thought we were past this, but I was wrong. The short-term mindset is going to bite them hard down the... — read more 

EM linkedin posts read like glossy fluff minus real talk, all buzzwords and self high fives while REAL questions get ghosted, because if results were REAL they would not need so many superlatives, so say something specific, show numbers, take... — read more 

Can anyone shed light on how promotions to CL30 work? Of course, one needs to have exec potential. Does one need an Exec sponsor? Is two consecutive Outstanding enough to get there after CL29? Please FACTS only ... no bul--hit ... all cr-bab-es... — read more 

Given average is 4%, what are your thoughts? G, VG, E, O average? Only serious discussions. No BTC/KLTC/outsourcing/pip discussion, please.

To effectively control and reduce operational expenses (OPEX), companies can implement the following strategies: Conduct Comprehensive Spend Assessments: Analyze spending patterns and cost centers to identify areas for cost reduction... — read more 

With all the layoffs, why is there hiring happening? I’m not even talking about hiring cheaper folks abroad, but right here. How do layoffs and hiring at the same time make even a lick of sense? Inquiring minds want to know.

Most of these threads are negative so I thought I’d share a positive story. I was NSI’d this year. Long story, ugly conflict with my previous organization. I’ve since transferred, and my new supervisor is proactively working with me to get through... — read more 

The goal is to cut people or make them quit. Every tactic that pushes employees out is cheaper than paying them to leave. Exxon has turned into an intricate matrix of exploitation and attrition pressures coming from every direction. No wonder it’s... — read more 

What's the scoop on salary treatments and promotions for 2026? Are they still on? Which countries will have raises?

I hear Shale is crashing. Layoffs

Bunch of id--ts running the business . Shame

shocked that the media aren’t going after XOM with massive offshoring and blatant disregard for American jobs in America. The media should be all over this and shining a spotlight on jobs going to India. How long before we get Indians coming to the... — read more 

There’s lots of Exec HR managers leaving EM. Guess they were part of this cluster project to destroy morale and chop people and now they are running elsewhere before it implodes. Can’t wait to see how bad this turns out in about 3years time when the... — read more 

Amazing that we are back in Iraq after two years trying to get out. And now the question of who will actually work Iraq after getting rid of the Aussies, Canadians, Malaysians and Brits. Why would we do this to our global team when we are trying to... — read more 

I keep seeing people panic after being let go in their late 50s, but I’ve watched a few land solid roles through headhunters who actually care. It’s not easy, but there are still companies willing to take experience over flash. I manage a mixed-age... — read more 

An oil company whose headquarters are in the ClayDesta area is getting ready to bring in hundreds of new employees — they just need a place to park. Approximately 250 employees are set to move from XTO Energy’s offices at 6401 Holiday Hill Road to... — read more 

The properties' owner has pumped the complex with a $80 million renovation. By Janet Miranda After pumping $80 million into renovating the former ExxonMobil campus in Greenspoint, a real estate company is auctioning off two vacant office buildings... — read more 

I am new and joined 3 months ago. I am a fresh grad engineer and came to exxon for experience and to learn. Every other employee treats me like an outcast and does not interact with me. I have tried to talk to these people and they just ignore me or... — read more 

Been hearing the moving package is pretty good. Do they just pay you the cost of moving and you pay the moving company or how does all that work. Maybe save some cash by paying some buddy’s to help move.

I was told by our manager a reorg is comming by the end of the year. We were told some of us were moving to another site. This reorg is supposed to cut costs by reducing redundant positions. There is no talk of layoffs but movement of personnel to... — read more 

Exxon Mobil will postpone its plans for a large new plastics production plant on the Gulf Coast of Texas, according to the company. Construction initially was planned to begin next year on the $10 billion facility in rural Calhoun County. "Based on... — read more 

xxon Mobil (XOM) is reportedly planning to re-enter Iraq after exiting in early 2024 by signing agreements to lay the groundwork for exploring the country’s vast Majnoon field. According to a Bloomberg News report, citing a person familiar with the... — read more 

Now, that's some serious cheerleading. Cannot wait to change my attitude and execute on this.

Why do some people say XOM employees are overpaid and some say we are underpaid compared to other oil companies? Which one is it?

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Tuesday as investors considered a smaller than expected increase to OPEC+ output in November against signs of a potential supply glut. Brent crude futures were down 18 cents, or 0.27%, to... — read more 

Back in early 2010’s my starting offer out of university was just over $100k followed by several big raises and I see online our website saying starting offer is 100 to 125k. Considering the amount of inflation since I was hired new hires are getting... — read more 

It feels like they’re separating us from the rest of the world and getting ready to throw something even bigger at us down the line.

how much would be my pension lump sum? If I am 60 years old, $230k average last 3 years salary 32 years service with Exxon & ExxonMobil assume interest rate 3% 1.8 million?

Long held rumours of pension changes. What’s the scoop?

Pretty darn close….. Forced ranking systems—where you stack-rank employees like a twisted game of musical chairs, forcing a bell curve distribution (e.g., 10% rockstars, 70% solid, 20% “development opportunities”)—have always struck me as a relic... — read more 

Is it bleak across the board or are there pockets of good somewhere?

The petrochemical sector is struggling with weakening demand, overcapacity and a global pivot towards cleaner energy, analysts point out. SINGAPORE: ExxonMobil’s decision to cut up to 500 jobs in Singapore signals wider industry challenges from... — read more