I chose the technical path, but I’m starting to have second thoughts due to the increasing amount of technical outsourcing I’m seeing. It’s making me anxious about the future and the opportunities available in this field. I’m also uncertain about... — read more 

What are the worst advice you received from your performance assessments? I had a supervisor who happened to be at least a decade younger give me career advice. It was ludicrous. He told me that I need to fake it ‘til I make it. It seems that was... — read more 

Apparently DA WFH in his Florida home every Friday. Hey DA didn't you listen to all the forums? That's a pattern that's not allowed per HR. Get it together DW and get rid of this clown already

I stopped giving a damn years back and grinding non-stop. These days, no one really cares how hard you're busting your a-s - it doesn't help you at all. Just play along with the latest programs and you'll be fine. Do your job decently without burning... — read more 

Ok I am NRE a proud of it. When I paid my house of that was the first freedom because if I got piped I could still make it on my wife's salary. I was never ranked below good before 50 and then suddenly things changed. I am now cruising by alternating... — read more 

Seeing what's going on with Shell, and with oil and gas companies in general making cuts and layoffs despite record earnings last year, I am clueless as to where it would make sense to apply. It seems that everybody is offshoring as well. I’ve been... — read more 

Years ago I was always ranked and rated by supervisors with higher CLs than myself. It was good because they were not in competition with me. That all changed a few years ago for the worst. I was knocked down because I was a threat to the... — read more 

How many on the MC and LCMs are actually American? For XOM being an American company, it is mostly run by non-Americans. And we wonder why XOM is outsourcing so much.

Does anyone know how much a chief in EMTEC can make? Of course cl, yee, etc will determine this but curious it you think 700k range is possible. Any information on this or confirmed max salary info on this would be very interesting

Not only do they nearly always manage to get away with it, but instead of being fired, they get sidelined and their work often gets dumped on the rest of us. Ultimately, they get paid for doing nothing and we are punished for being reliable and... — read more 

https://www.kornferry.com/insights/this-week-in-leadership/more-evidence-of-a-white-collar-recession More evidence that white collar jobs are disappearing and moving overseas.

Ok I was recently called into the supervisors office. I was told in order to improve and move up in ranking I would have to work on skills unrelated to my current job. I thought how nice of them to be honest with me about how I was doing. They were... — read more 

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