Last few questions got a good conversation going, though of adding this here. Maybe filks can add from their experience as well to help younger ones figure out their out of this career mess. Everybody deserves being treated with dignity and respect... — read more 

Is it true that Management is going to lower potential CLs to reduce management positions?

The title says it all. I have worked here twenty plus years and it keeps getting worse. The new reorg is good for only the chosen and connected people. The common workers have no chance. My skills are wasted at this dysfunctional mess. I keep running... — read more 

Thinking about accepting an offer within the wells team. What are some pros and cons? Always hear so many different things but can someone enlighten me please?

We all get the fact that staffing is a black box for 90% of the org and a non concern for the 10% hi-pos( no comments on how they are chosen) what can an ordinary employee do to get into some high visibility roles? who has the most power in the... — read more 

Not a good day...

EM’s new Upstream President had meeting with President of Mozambique. I hope someone told him what the acronym LNG meant prior to the meeting.

I assume DW told all the “leaders” to crack the whip and cut costs (ie, lower headcount).

State-owned entities Saudi Aramco 1,839 MtCO2 in CO2 emissions 4.4% Coal India 1,548 3.7 CHN Energy 1,533 3.7 Jinneng Group 1,228 2.9 National Iranian Oil Co 1,262 2.8 Investor-owned companies ExxonMobil 562 1.3 Chevron 487 1.1 Shell 418... — read more 

Chevron is laying off 8000 and Shell is going to sell the chemical business in the US and Europe. Shell is expected to reduce its upstream workforce by 15 to 20 percent. How long before exxon follows? The future is bleak for oil and gas. Of course... — read more 

The recent wave of layoffs by Trump and Elon send strong signals that the federal government is not to protect worker rights. It’s about corporate greed and lining the pockets of those in power. Long, grueling hours will be the expectations and... — read more 

Wave 1 must decide if moving or not April 2. If yes, cash in hand to make move to Houston in 90 days. If no, termination June 30. Severance tbd based on # of layoffs

I hadn’t see the infamous TSA in a while, but they are back annoying “residents” in W1.

ExxonMobil buys naphtha as China petchem complex enters test runs (1) ExxonMobil's new plant to boost Asian naphtha demand (2) Complex produces high-end petrochemical products in China (3) Commercial operations expected in second quarter (4) The... — read more 

Who pays for tariffs on US energy imports? The responsibility for paying the tariffs legally falls to the importers, in this case the US companies buying the oil and petroleum products from Canada and Mexico. The companies are expected to pass along... — read more 

How many Upstreamers are needed for Permian and Guyana? (Minus) How many are Dan/Darren going to bring in from outside? (Equals) Future Jobs —————- And how many are there currently?

Seeing a lot of announcements staffing LCDC. Anyone know if it will happen or is like Baytown Blue, only exists to fleece government subsidies?

Looking for some insight from anyone actually involved in XOM & HES arbitration....what does XOM stand to gain from this arbitration? Here's the reason for my question..... If XOM loses the arbitration, then the merger completes and CVX takes over... — read more 

How is the LAO business and plant working out?

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) shares slide into the red in Wednesday's trading, -1.1%, after President Trump said he plans to revoke an oil license to operate in Venezuela, citing the country’s failure to take back migrants to the U.S as quickly as it promised... — read more 

Yesterday here in Clinton, they were chucking library books off of the back patio down into a dumpster. I bet that was done safely and ergonomically... O.o

Especially if you are a secondee. Think twice. So much downside. I am regretting it constantly.

Isn’t the BP announcement vindication? Throw out the Engine 1 and their GM buddies.

Apple plans to invest $500 billion domestically over the next four years and hire 20,000 additional workers in the U.S., the iPhone maker announced on Monday. The company's plans include building a new 250,000 square-foot manufacturing plant in... — read more 

I'm looking for recommendations to calculate whether NUA is worth it when selling some of my ExxonMobil stock in the 401K plan. I have blocks of shares ranging from 14 dollars a share up to 113 dollars a share. Would the folks from Voya be able to... — read more 

Then why have a washed out GM executive and his pals? I am not impressed by this guy.

This Dan guy is really not cool.

Here are a few of my favorites: “I need you to be a team player…” “This is an opportunity for exposure…” “Fair enough…”

Year Regular Employees At End of Year Net Income* ROCE** Research and Development Costs* Non-Service Pension and Post Retirement Expense* 2015 73,500 $16,150 7.9 $1,008 $2,099 2016 71,100 $7,840 3.9 $1,058 $1,835 2017 69,600 $19,710... — read more 

Would like to see how it's going for the new Pioneer tributes. Please comment and let everyone know how it's going and how you really feel.

Air Liquide said Friday it expects only two out of six previously awarded hydrogen projects for the U.S. Department of Energy may move forward after President Trump ended funding for clean energy projects. Air Liquide was selected in 2023 as a... — read more 

Many years ago when I was out on maternity leave, my bonus was still paid like normal while I was out on leave. Not sure if this is still the case.

Yesterday I scheduled an appointment for an ultrasound. I just received a call this morning that I don't have any medical insurance coverage. I thought I was on the Aetna Select ExxonMobil Retiree plan. They told me on the phone that my coverage was... — read more 

A guy I work with beat his PIP. It’s been over a year, and he’s still here and no longer on a PIP. He busted his a-s, but it worked. I just wanted to let people know that while rare, it is possible to survive being put on a PIP.

It’s unfortunate that someone was double-booked during the forum—it raises the question of how much importance these forums hold for them.

David Hood - Reporter Oil giant removed reference to diversity at all career stages Company opted for less-political terms in its annual report Exxon Mobil Corp. erased a reference to the company considering diversity in its employment... — read more 

Anybody else having problems with Voya? It’s showing I have zero accrued dividends, which I know is incorrect.

Story by Daina Beth Solomon SANTIAGO (Reuters) - U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil is planning a meeting with Chilean officials to discuss lithium investment opportunities, according to a registry of lobbyist meetings and a person familiar with the matter... — read more 

It’s a harsh fact that has been posted here many times. Don’t come here if you expect career advancement unless you fit the mold. This is not a meritocracy. If you stay here too long you end up becoming a worker bee with no real skills that... — read more 

Q re Bonus, Salary Increases and Performance Evaluation Process Disclaimer: I work for a smaller competitor and I am fishing for info (will post the same questions on a few boards here). Anyhow, I am trying to figure out what's the standard way of... — read more