Are any of them true?

You only get one life. And when the realization hits—that you spent most of it working for a company with no real purpose, serving a cause that added no value—the regret can be overwhelming. Most people will not wake up until it’s too late. You may... — read more 

ExxonMobile announced Tuesday that it is acquiring the technology and U.S.-based assets of Superior Graphite, including most of the company’s production facility in Hopkinsville, for an undisclosed price. by Jennifer P. Brown Published: 12:22 am... — read more 

LONDON, Sept 10 — ExxonMobil expects the European Union to sign multi-decade US gas contracts under its pledge to buy billions of dollars of American energy, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The EU in July pledged to buy US$750 billion of... — read more 

Story by Jessica Coacc Rather than trimming down headcounts by enforcing layoffs, business leaders from across the U.S. told the Federal Reserve Beige Book they’re hoping that upping their in-person requirements will do the job. The Fed Beige Book... — read more 

What’s happening? Big announcement coming

Reaching 50 at EM feels like walking around with a target on your back. Age discrimination is real, and they don’t even try to hide it. Older employees get treated like outdated equipment. The change in how you're treated is literally tangible. It’s... — read more 

Amazes me daily contractors loving there positions at XOM. Must be nice to make twice my salary as an hourly contractor. Oh but you get benefits!….Seriously, so do they! And we pay for that. Oh but you will get a pension….. if I’m lucky! If... — read more 

By Emily Chow and Marwa Rashad September 9, 2025 Exxon Mobil targets new LNG markets in Asia Pacific, Africa, Latam LNG-fueled trucks and marine vessels are massive growth areas in China Exxon dismisses LNG oversupply concerns, expects... — read more 

Live thread for the real questions and comments

Probably in relation to the announcement of Uk and Belgium chemical assets sales (or shutdown). The European Work Council is summoned to a meeting at the end of the month. Generally, it's no good news.

Does anyone have any info on all the field upper management being at Houston this week?

Do we get paid out for any unused vacation that is accrued through the end of the PIL period?

Proving again that XOM has talented contracts and negotiating teams. Any body care to share any specifics how the 2% royalties were achieved? Are Guyanese not very sophisticated and generous or is there something more to the story?

ExxonMobil (XOM) stock is trading lower on Friday after reports indicating the company plans to sell parts of its European chemical business. The industry struggles with U.S. tariffs, high energy costs, and growing competition from China. The... — read more 

Talks cover crude storage in Singapore, refining capacity, and trading co-operation Staff Writer, Zawya Projects Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organisation (SOMO) is close to signing a preliminary agreement with ExxonMobil covering crude storage... — read more 

I don't like what Exxon has turned into, but I'm still not rushing to leave. Sometimes I wonder what it would take for me to actually switch jobs. More money sounds nice, but is it worth the headache of starting over at this age? The older I get, the... — read more 

The reward for doing good work is getting to do more work. Can I get a witness!

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that U.S. oil giants are cutting jobs despite strong profits. Citing The New York Times, he noted that ConocoPhillips plans to lay off up to 3,250 workers after its $17 billion... — read more 

Ohio senator introduces 25% tax on companies that outsource jobs overseas | Fox News https://share.google/G3tXfTsJIrMo8qRBB

All the posts and discussions from last week have been deleted! What the heck!? Shady!!!!!

Congratulations DW! What a genius… https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/is-donald-trump-looking-to-block-it-outsourcing-to-india-laura-loomer-reveals/amp-11757166244798.html

Rumor has it that IOL LT went to Houston to receive new set of instructions on what to do with their company. Quarry Park HQ is most likely being closed down and staff being moved to downtown (and hundreds of job layoffs in calgary). Some people... — read more 

Someone posted a few months ago about big news towards the end of the year. Has anyone heard anything on what it might be?

Hold tight. Oil price is coming down and earnings will be down. There will be consolidation, job cut..

I am hearing BRCX gearing up for possible strike or lockout. What is the story? Is one side asking for too much? It seems that this could be a routine contract? Why all the prep?

Heard unverified rumors about a planned shutdown of (some of?) the chemicals units at Fawley and Antwerp. Anybody has insight on this?

What is the implication for ExxonMobil stock and our Upstream Cash Flow? Story by Богуслав Романенко Exporters are set to decide on Sept. 7 to begin unwinding a second tranche of production cuts totaling approximately 1.65 million barrels per day... — read more 

There’s been a lull in posts the last few weeks (especially considering PIP season) and suddenly this page is flooded with basic, off topic posts. This can only mean something was mentioned that needs to be hidden.

We have become a case study for students! ExxonMobil is one of the largest publicly traded international oil and gas companies in the world. So why is this successful 140-year-old company dealing with an allegedly toxic organizational culture?... — read more 

All we care about these days is whoever comes in with the lowest bid! We don’t even condition anymore or account for needing more PMT for a contractor that is a total sh-t show needing more PMT. Total sh-t show contractor and cut the PMT!!!!

Where else is in danger of going the way of Australia? Guyana from the beginning we don’t operate and have contractor doing everything.

Before you move to a new assignment in Midland remember that if the company fired you there they will not pay to love you to Houston. Nothing better than being fired in the middle of a downturn in west Texas! Your home value will plummet the same... — read more 

People just want to be told what the plan is. The company should just quit with the management speak and tell everyone what the plan is. They want attrition right? Maybe admitting what the future looks like will help some people on the fence decide... — read more 

Rumor that we are losing people we don’t want to lose and company will be forced to offer incentives to keep needed talent.

So many people retiring early! Are people leaving voluntarily or are they being forced out?

Story by Fiona Craig ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) is reportedly weighing the sale of its chemical production facilities in the United Kingdom and Belgium, as the European chemical industry faces mounting challenges from U.S. trade tariffs and competitive... — read more 

How’s the dumpster fire in Clinton going? How many older employees got targeted for the PIP this year? A truly toxic company with no integrity..

They are ending support for the current corp phones soon. So if you have an iPhone 10, it’s no longer supported. Apple is releasing the iPhone 16 in a few days. But what does EM offer? Yup, an iPhone 14. Why can’t IT or Corporate Procurement... — read more 

Shell ‘puts another nail in the coffin’ of sustainable jet fuel Story by Jonathan Leake Shell has abandoned plans to build a biofuels factory in the Netherlands, dealing a blow to Europe’s hopes of decarbonising the aviation industry. The oil... — read more