Does anybody know how long we will keep the Dallas area office? I still see Pioneer and Danbury people over there.

I remember when working here actually felt exciting. People were engaged, and there were real incentives to go above and beyond. But over time, that energy just vanished. The perks disappeared, transparency eroded, and we became just another... — read more 

I left EM a few years ago when, right on the cusp of a promotion, I was inexplicably dropped multiple ranking categories with zero reasons given. I had a new manager that rank cycle who REALLY disliked me, probably because I frequently brought them... — read more 

What’s the unofficial version of events in Qatar these days?

Got my rating: “Good.” No issues raised. I’ve been covering extra work, stepping in when others left, helping newer folks, handling critical tasks outside my lane. Even chipped in on org-level charity initiatives — the kind that supposedly show... — read more 

I’ve been here long enough to remember when things weren’t great, but at least they weren’t this bad. Over the years, the fear and paranoia have gotten worse, the PIPs more random, and the only real “skill” that gets rewarded is staying close to the... — read more 

I know it's a red flag but it's also better than having PIPs all the time. Or at least that's what I think. But I can't seem to decide. It's a smaller company, but not small. Would you do it?

“We understand the intent of this language, of the whole contract, because we wrote it,” Chapman said, as the clinking of diners’ plates fell silent. “Most observers in this industry would understand our reputation for rigor, attention to detail in... — read more 

I was NSI this year and was put on DCP. My supervisor did not know anything about the process and told me to contact HR for information. The super said I don't want to tell you anything wrong because they were not familiar with the ranking system... — read more 

A friend was caught up in the Leatherhead England layoff. My friend was hired in UK, and has both UK and Indian citizenship. He was told he could take the redundancy offer or if wanted to stay with EM, could take a similar position in India with an... — read more 

While there are not many valuable traits you learn on the job at EM, one thing everyone gets very good at it is "an ability to live in toxic bubble without as much as even having a cough." The organization has an overall underpinning of subtle... — read more 

https://www.hartenergy.com/exclusives/scott-sheffield-bashes-exxon-mobil-after-ftc-clears-him-213581 Wonder what he means?

30% raise bianually?

Why do people hang on working for EM? My son got a job offer there but It sounds like an awful place to work based on all these posts.

So if I start a new job and don't tell them and continue to get paid, how would they find out? And if they do, what would happen?

Hiw does this dysfunctional hel hole expect we tge workers ti work harder for them. I was given no raise for the last 2 years and my ranking has constantly dropped. I was told I was above my pay band and would not recieve a raise until I was below... — read more 

An arbitration panel has cleared the way for Chevron to close its $53 billion purchase of Hess, dismissing Exxon Mobil’s claim that it had a contractual right to bid for Hess’s crown-jewel assets in Guyana. The ruling handed down Friday from the... — read more 

Wonder how much money AppGate has cost the company? Several times I've been unable to send or receive emails or connect to the network for half a day.

I wonder who will be held accountable for such a fools errand.

Okay so I kind of knew it was coming and it wasn't a big shock. I was told I was NSI and I needed to choose an option. My clueless supervisor did not know anything about the pds system. I am NRE and the sup told me if I wanted to try the pip or else... — read more 

What is the avg percentage in salary when getting a CL bump up?

The business needs to recognize that moving people in and out constantly is bad policy. Find a few who want to stay long term and are good. Ones that like to be in the field to understand operations. And reward them to stay long term. That would be... — read more 

Is it true FLS max CL is a 24?

Dow to shutter European ethylene cr--ker, other assets Dow will shut down three plants—two in Germany and one in the UK—with the aim of boosting overall profitability of its European business, the company said. Robert Brelsford July 8... — read more 

She working half days? Down again

Opinion by Kathy Mulvey, opinion contributor Source: The Hill Summer only just began last month, yet 96 percent of the U.S. population has already faced at least one extreme weather alert this “danger season” — the warm months when climate-driven... — read more 

Friend, you are who taught me that a difficult life is not less worth living than a gentle one. Joy is just easier to carry than sorrow, and you could lift a city from how long you’ve spent holding what’s been nearly impossible to hold. But this... — read more 

I’m about to go on maternity leave in a few weeks. What happens if I get PIPed?

If you are in IT, this explains everything: You've been warned 20 years ago (source below), read the last exchange Speaker 1: Okay, so we're now in the recruitment phase. We're starting out the PERM process. We've spoken with the HR manager, the... — read more 

I’m not sure why layoffs are still being discussed. When EM wants to reduce headcount, they often rely on PIPs instead. Most folks see a PIP as a master signal to leave, knowing it’s unlikely to be reversed, + those who stay typically end up being... — read more 

I wander...

So much money is wasted, it’s appalling. Bad concepts and designs, terrible execution planning, single source contracting to firms that are careless and value destructive in the field, no effort to competitively bid or foster competition. What a... — read more 

Instead of hiring someone, I was rewarded with another job on top of my assigned current job, no pay raise either. Management’s excuse—I can handle it and will look good for the lean program. My theory—I never have and will not ever drink the kool... — read more 

The managers and supervisors have made their list and don't care who is naughty or nice. They only want to do the upper managements bidding and pip the quota. They will pip thew young, old, male ,female, minority or non minority with absolution... — read more 

how can this be tolerated? the level of toxicity? people cry and breakdown almost everyday. managers threaten and abuse. managers threaten based on PA outcome and career potential. who have allowed such non human people to be managers? and this is... — read more 

It couldn't be clearer that the technical path, if there ever was one, is dead. Run as fast as you can away from the technical path. It is the fast track to PIP and low rankings.

Does management have a clue how pi---d off every single person in HC10 is? I don't know a single employee who isn't beyond pi---d off. Does management realize the problems they have caused, the value they have destroyed, through their actions? What... — read more 

Or unemployment? Anything?