Ok we all know exxon s ucks with its bad management and unfair ranking system. So if you are like me you are planning your escape. If your not you had better be. Ok so where to go after retirement, piping or quiting ? Shell is laying off 20% and I... — read more 

Want to see if I’m allowed to work from home tomorrow or not.

Anyone know what expected raises are for CL and rank?

I am a CL 24 in Finance. Those farther along, about how many years did it take you to advance to CL 25, 26, 27, ect?

One time, I was talking to (Charlie Munger) and he mentioned that he would love to have an investment in Exxon if he could get a commitment from the management that they would do no more cap-ex and they would simply run all the oil fields with the... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exxon-seeks-sell-conventional-permian-164845148.html

Im not sure what is going on with all the bad comments and posts about Exxon mobil. Im sure there are some issues but issues exist everywhere. I speak for myself attempting to land a job with exxon mobil baytown as we speak. I pray and look at my... — read more 

Anyone have an idea if there is a timeline or deadline for the Clinton employees to make the move to Baytown? Any idea as to who will get the option to move?

I’ll start the thread. What’s the deal with all these “leaders” posting on LinkedIn. Is that a metric that management looks at? You know what it makes me think of Exxon and its leaders #weird Empty vessels make the most noise. This is a sinking... — read more 

What do you know about it?

How bad is it to rank Good?

That’s a new level of a-s kissing that I didn’t think was possible… Article title: “ I picked Baton Rouge over New York or L.A. after earning an MIT engineering degree—and am loving its genuine sense of... — read more 

We all have some stories about the lunacy and dysfunction at exxon. There should be a guide book on how to navigate the insanity at exxon. A cliffs note guide to exxon or an id--ts guide to working at exxon. Tips like not to trust anyone and don t be... — read more 

Hear me out: some Spring nerd does a company wide study on the cost of your computer taking 20 minutes to boot up every time. They figure out that it's probably in the billions. We all live happily ever after. Well those of us that aren't exported to... — read more 

My new supervisor is literally clueless with me. They do not know my exact age or care. I was threatened with a lower ranking for next year if I did not improve. They even mentioned firing and they could do it. The supervisor is a young newer... — read more 

See a difference of pension payout from 1.6%yr of serviceaverage of highest 3 years of service formula vs what is shown in alight, the scenario used in this projection was 65 yrs (there should not be a social security offset at that point) when I... — read more 

I am currently a CL 25 in the R Lead role, with my next role being TSLS in October this year. I was assessed in 'Very Good,' while last year, I assessed in 'Excellent' category. Given that my average assessment is 'Very Good,' is it still possible to... — read more 

#keepItRealSurvey

Cost cutting everywhere, outsourcing technical roles, supervisors patting themselves on the backs, promoting a-s kissers over technical abilities, complete disregard of development & growth… clarity and communication? Never heard of it When things... — read more 

Since Chevron is having major layoffs, should we worry about being next? It wouldn't be the first time for XOM to get an idea from other O&G companies and run with it. My only hope is that XOM still prefers to do PIPs, which are cheaper, and that... — read more 

I am asking because I know someone who moved to another country and they had problems and moved back. They did not complete their assignment and when they got back they were dropped. They have never recovered and suffer to this day. I recently moved... — read more 

Engineer, came on board half a year ago. My second job. Seems already a tough and toxic environment. Is it worth it to stay for a while? Any advice from veterans?

If you are an American Exxon employee would you rather be in engineering or some other role outside of engineering?

Chevron just announced to setup a Chevron Technical Center in Bengalore now and will shift 600 jobs (initially?). Wow! Looks like the highly paid CEOs of O&G companies have 0 ability to lead the company anymore. All of them are just shelling our... — read more 

What is the highest level for experienced engineer at BTC. I have 15+ years of experience but was offered CL 27. What are typical packages you can expect for this level. Also no mention of cash or stock bonus targets. What is typical cash or stock... — read more 

Panel to consider independent appraisal of Hess Guyana Exxon sees Chevron-Hess merger as disguised asset buy, say sources Hess Guyana makes up 70% of Chevron's $53 bln bid, say analysts Chevron, Hess see appraisal as irrelevant to arbitration... — read more 

Just an outaider perspective. How can a ‘technology’ driven company be so backwards in thinking? Why is it considered normal to talk about religion, have fellowships based on religious beliefs and potential groupings based on what one believes in or... — read more 

Investing in the chosen few. Secret nomination by invitation only training. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mark-goykhman-74177410_i-spent-last-week-at-the-unc-executive-development-activity-7230024824327192576-_YHd

What CL do I need to be to make more than $400k a year?

So much for the Houston hub. I guess close down and turn off the lights and move operations to India! https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/carbon-capture-oil-texas-19656576.php

This is immoral and evil. No reason for such a gal between workers and the CEO. Want to make as much money as a CEO does? Do you have 267 friends? You’d need to pool everyone’s wages to have as much as the average CEO earned in 2023, according to... — read more 

Seriously does anyone know how many 34 Potential + do we have? I heard about 400 which sounds like about 300 too many

I’ve heard that this years Potential setting will be a bloodbath. We have too many people with artificially high Potentials and the word is HR will be culling it. Anyone else heard this?

Anyone know what the recruiting targets are for 2024? Seeing posts on LinkedIn that recruiting is underway.

What’s the best way to sink your boss who is a pathological liar, misleads you through out the year, double faced and says completely opposite things to you vs his boss, ignores KOs feedback and sinks you to the bottom and claims that you sunk... — read more 

Em keep talking about the importance of Succession planning but seen to have a stark lack of ready to go senior leaders who are ready to go. Just look at the Upstream; LM should have retired now; Look up GOS, JW should have retired a decade ago. Same... — read more 

I was thinking why all the RE folks are still hanging around working, when they could retire and do other things? I thought about this and came up with the following reasons - let me know if I’ve missed any A. Working is the actually the most... — read more 

My true take on ranking no matter what you do. excellent with distinction top 10% hipos and young employees ANY CL WITH A KISSING excellent 80-90 hipos and young ones LOW CL very good 50-80 30 years to 45 LOW TO MID CL good 20-50 40 to... — read more