Exxon's bleeding talent, and the rest of us are swamped. The leadership acts oblivious while we’re stretched thin. Wish I could leave, but sadly, jobs are scarce right now, and that's putting it mildly. "Be grateful you have a job" doesn’t help when... — read more 

Feel that not many are left since 2020.

Wtf is up with this new homepage??? I thought yammer got ki-led! I just want a computer that works consistently and isn’t slow as ba--s apparently that’s too much to ask

Not trolling, just curious how people perceve them?

Just curious when PIPs start and deadline to have all communications completed.

I am in the Upstream and have been with the company 7 years. I have done well within the confines of the racking system...bouncing around between excellent & outstanding. I was told this cycle I have a few high-level sponsors within the company... — read more 

I get the attachment to oil work, I really do. The pay's good, the culture's familiar, and it's all some of us have known. But clinging to an industry that's clearly shrinking isn't loyalty, it's self-sabotage. I've watched too many guys spend years... — read more 

It's nice to get a dividend check, but I think I may be best off cashing in my Compushare account and move on. Capital gains minimal as the stock hasn't really gone anywhere except for the short post pandemic rally. What are other recent retirees... — read more 

Curious - did the on campus attendance dashboard come up during any of the ranking sessions @ EMHC?

Who or what are the CLs in global projects and brownfield, is the ceiling a 27? Is it possible to become a executive there?

Darren will have to retire in 2030 when he turns 65. I’m wondering, is it possible for him to split the chairman and CEO role and then hang on to the chairman position even after retirement?

How do ranking sessions work? The representative gives the 2-3 minute pitch and then what? People in the room agree/disagree on what category the person belongs in? What if others in the room don’t have an opinion on the worker? Is it then just up to... — read more 

I just don’t understand how XOM can keep so many layers of HiPo supervisors, managers, and advisors around. The HiPos that flit through organization who do nothing. They were all pleasant…said all the right things and maybe sponsored some low... — read more 

Thoughts on this morning's NALI update meeting in Clinton? I'll start: I love how they still have no plans yet for hiring/training lab staff, yet they're going to start moving some equipment as early as 4Q2025.

I was told I have a career owner assigned to me. What do they do anyways?

Has anyone else’s child had issues with the Teagle scholarship this year?

Does KO feedback even matters during Performance Assessment? Seems like the ranking just depends on who the SLT likes best.

Not so long ago I could put up with a lot of management nonsense because I was working with some really great people who knew what they were doing. Now I am surrounded by the incompetence of the BTC and Contractors that have also gone all in on using... — read more 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (ICIS)–Employment in the US chemical industry will continue growing even while it contends with a wave of retirements, the consultancy Deloitte said. CHEM EMPLOYEES NEEDED FOR GROWING INDUSTRY The chemical industry... — read more 

I have a feeling my boss is taking advantage of me because I'm new.

Global Upstream Engineering Manager Operations & Maintenance Manager Apr 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Managed global work delivery across Mechanical Integrity, Reliability and Maintenance from our India Technology... — read more 

XTO post about managements was deleted… very interesting…

You know, when we had great pay and benefits that attracted the best people. Today, the benefits package sounds good only on paper. When you look closer at high deductibles, tiny raises, and cost-cutting everywhere, it no longer feels competitive... — read more 

Can I find reliable salary band information regarding CL 25 and CL 26.

I’m a fairly young employee. Do my job well and with a positive attitude always. Work well with others and regularly go above and beyond for things outside of my job description. I don’t think someone has called out me doing something right, sent an... — read more 

So those who have worked with the company for 20+ years, what has your pension actually looked like by the time you’ve left? Is it all it is cracked up to be?

Those who have been at the company for a long time… Has your stress increased, decreased or stayed the same over time? Have your hours works increased, decreased or stayed the same over time?

Is anyone legally trying to recover their full 1 year EM company 401K contribution suspension in 2020-2021 or just accepting the 1000 dollar offer to retirees? I read that a few refinery unions were able to negotiate the full contribution amount. I... — read more 

I have 20 odd years of experience in designing, operating and optimising downstream facilities. The idea that you can offshore the engineering support that keeps these highly complex, old units running safely is baffling to me. Has someone manager... — read more 

Yes, the pay is not bad, but everything else is horrible. Managers are aggressive and dismissive and if you dare ask a question you're labeled a slacker. I haven't been here long enough to know how EVERYTHING works yet! It’s super toxic. I came in... — read more 

Have they evacuated employees from the Middle East yet?

What is your feedback on ExxonMobil technical engineering teams in India. Has it been a success or a nightmare working with india? Honest feedback please

Went through PSMS training a while back and they harped on needing “psychological safety” as a need for people to thrive at work. I guess that only applies to those with a wrench in hand. I’m not looking for a hand out but it would be nice to not... — read more 

My 60-year-old boss takes credit for my ideas all the time but then blocks me from leadership training. How’s Exxon supposed to compete when they’re scared of anyone under 40 having any kind of influence? I swear, I feel so stuck that I'm this close... — read more 

I am pretty sure each one of you has distinct pros & cons, here is what's on my mind and I know i'll get sh-t for writting this but hey, I am sure there will be or two of you who will have something nice to say (I'll post praise of myself anyway but... — read more 

https://www.wttw.com/playlist/2021/09/13/frontline-boeings-fatal-flaw

What is NRE? I see people mention it all the time. What is it? Is it a point in your career that they can’t fire you or something?