Any guesses what the "bottom" will be? I'm thinking it'll easily be less than $100 by the end of today (April 4-7-2025) Curious to see how this gets turned around for America. I'm thinking 45-47 is going to get PIP'd!

The best people here used to give extra effort, but not anymore. Leadership pushed too hard and broke whatever was left. If you want to see why Exxon turned form a great employer into one of the worst ones, just look at its leadership. There's your... — read more 

US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs marks a significant escalation in US trade policy. Building on the initial 10% universal tariff on US imports, these new measures impose country-specific reciprocal... — read more 

I am just waiting to retire nut the interest rate is too high right now. The interest rate for the lump sum is high right now and I lose 45% of my lump sum. The predictions for the future rate is 3 or 2 percent in a few years. This will get me an... — read more 

GE, DuPont Stocks Caught In Trump’s Trade War. The Pain Is Spreading Far. Story by Al Root Investors are entering the fog-of-war phase of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Shares of companies with businesses in China, like DuPont and GE Aerospace... — read more 

So I’m hearing of a person who had enough confidence and sponsor to say they want to be an exec. They were told no. Now what?

I heard that the company has lost two employees to su----e in the last few months. What is going on?

The majors will be acquiring companies including drillers, chemical, plastic plants, and power producers. All companies are on sale, it’s a fire sale. Exxon, Chevron, Oxy, BP, Shell, and Saudi will be buying smaller competitors at a discount. Buy... — read more 

I TOLD YOU SO !

If Trump truly does envision American job creation and end this globalization BS…..

What Are the Implications for ExxonMobil Corporation in 2025? Selected Global Markets - 3 April 2025 (close of business) ExxonMobil - down 5.26% Dow Jones - down 3.98% NASDAQ - down 5.97% S&P 500 - down 4.84% NYSE - down 3.92% Chevron - down... — read more 

Hopefully they come to their senses.

I heard some 2024 rank groups included CL 20-29. Are supervisors and their direct reports assessed in the same group? If so, how does this play out in the ranking meeting?

I visited the emergency room in March 2025. I got a bill for $550.00 USD. Last year I went the emergency room under Aetna and I only paid 150.00 copay. The difference is I have to pay coinsurance. I was not expecting such a steep charge. My out of... — read more 

Karen McKee to Retire After 34 years of Service Matt Crocker Appointed President, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company and Vice President, Exxon Mobil Corporation SPRING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) today announced Karen T... — read more 

what happens to the person who is put in PIP, can she be PIPed again the following year.

So many BTC expats in Newfoundland now. How about Calgary? Do you have them there as well? Why can’t we hire Canadians?

For those with direct knowledge how was this communicated? I expect the same thing is coming for USA, Canada, and Australia.

How long before South Hook is sold like Adriatic LNG? With Qatar no longer valuing ExxonMobil (at their own peril I would add) isn’t it sooner rather than later? Will be interesting to watch Qatar try to operate aging facilities with integrity issues... — read more 

How does an employee with five years company and 15 years total experience become an IT chief of site at the BTC? The technical ladder is dead. Being a chief is meaningless now

The person who talks the most is the most likely to become the leader. Regardless of intelligence and expertise, groups elevate those who command the most airtime. ***It's time to stop rewarding people for dominating the discussion and start valuing... — read more 

Thanks to all those involved

The top layer continues to expand. Why do we have another SVP being named? What is he even over? How do we invent new SVP roles out of thin air? Crazy how these Australians have managed to get promoted so quickly.

I really believe DW and DA are trying to pump the stock before dumping it and exiting. Every choice they make destroys the future in favor of short lasted near term gains.

Who sold DW and DA on the lie that Permian recovery is going to be doubled? Do they really believe it or are they just trying to pump the stock before they dump it?

Both Guyana and Permian have increased GOR and WOR problems. Obviously we drilled the best wells first so the economics get worse not better over time. Sadly we have nothing else and DW and DA don’t understand the upstream well enough to do anything... — read more 

Why were some Malaysians protected from the sale by being out on the expat circuit? Shouldn’t they have been recalled back to Malaysia and sold with the asset? What connections do these people have? The most egregious cases are very junior engineers... — read more 

Dan A left GMC over a dispute with CEO Mary B over direction of GM Cruise ( aka Mr. Dan wanted to replace Mary Barra as new CEO of GMC). He hasnt joined Exxon so he can be the "President" or "SVP"... it is very very clear that hes gunning for the... — read more 

I’m curious how we are doing with gender equality considering we built the BTC from the ground up so didn’t have any historical imbalance to overcome.

Intellectual property rights continue to be a concern for U.S. companies operating in India, as the country has a poor record in protecting and enforcing patents, trademarks, and copyrights. In fact, the country has been placed on the Office of the... — read more 

Clearly there is no appreciation at the top for upstream employees or business. No plans beyond Guyana and Permian which won’t last forever. Technical ability has been gutted. It is shocking to see the industry experts we once employed PIPd late in... — read more 

CMV is a old idea but new to Exxon, LCS is probably very early stage with limits, Proxxima ?

BY Jason Ma March 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM CDT In anonymous comments collected by the Dallas Fed, some US oil and gas executives didn't pull their punches as they criticized key policies of President Donald Trump. Most respondents decried the... — read more 

USA and Australia the writing is on the wall. More layoffs are coming. Not just PIP. Full in layoff. As soon as the next recession starts to blame it on. He-l of a time to lose your job in the middle of a recession. Tree start looking and exit on... — read more 

In January 2011, the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) Questionnaire reported that 24% of Indian men had committed s-xual violence at some point during their lives. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_against_women_in_India — read more 

Accusations of fuel theft. Nigeria 2.0? https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1jkiCf30

Mozambique seems like a maybe at best. PNG expansion projects have poor economics or would have already happened. Darren seems to be ki-ling the future of the company so he can loot it now and fill his pockets. Serious question - what is there... — read more 

Think Darren is bad? Imagine the damage Dan could do

What is the deal with the Brazil research center? 100% cost sink. Can anyone name a single thing of value coming out of that place? What are we getting for the money we are spending there?

Why are there so many Indian expats in Houston? I’ve seen the financials and they are just as expensive as Americans when you expat them to Houston. What is the strategy here?