We could have a monkey leading us. The biggest determining factor in how profitable we are is what is the price of oil. Executives take credit for prices when it results in profit and blame prices when there is low or no profit. What a joke.

Clearly executives are just following whatever the consultants tell them to do as all companies right now are cost cutting and offshoring jobs. Why are they paid so much or even needed if the consultants are telling them what to do?

Seems to be a significantly reduction in the number of expats roles around the world. It’s going definitely hurt where I work; anyone else seeing this

I received an NSI ranking yesterday and have 7 calendar days to decide if I want to go on a PIP or take PIL. My ranking history ranges from Very Good to Excellent. Here are some questions I have: What is the success rate for successfully completing... — read more 

The longer you stay the less it pays off. Then you get caught by age discrimination and you hit the street with years to retirement and no job in sight. Go look elsewhere, look for other jobs while still employed here, don’t be afraid and look for... — read more 

Jobs are out there, don’t fret. Couldn’t be happier. I made 30% more, WFH, enjoy more fulfilling work, and positive work environment instead of the depressing slog of Campus circa 2021-current.

Be careful if your 1on1 is set for the 12th or the 19th

How you treat the employees will shape the future of the company. If you show us we matter, we'll make a difference. Mistreating even one of us will make you lose the respect of the rest. It's that simple. The fact that excellent employees with... — read more 

Better to admit you walked through the wrong door than spend your life in the wrong room.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/zachry-claims-exxon-qatar-may-have-committed-fraud-at-golden-pass/ar-BB1oNWn0?ocid=socialshare

Not just EM but all CEOs seem to be out of control. No matter how profitable they want more layoffs and more outsourcing. This is the reality so you just have to find a job that can’t be... — read more 

Watch this https://youtube.com/shorts/iuOhtwwrQEE?si=yS0Ai8VYwHsbzMkD

Good summary of what you have to look forward to https://youtube.com/shorts/Xy3U4sePsdw?si=laJ22cLkbW98hAJu

Only thing I can think of is paternity leave which was implemented after I had all my kids under the old policy which was five days including weekends!

From an employee perspective there are only busts now. During booms no one benefits other than executives. They get all their stock sweeteners. Meanwhile employee benefits continuously flushed down the cr-pper and salary doesn’t keep up with... — read more 

Get your dental work done this year! Most dentists don't take the new plan since Delta Dental is such a cr-p insurance. Already talked to two dentists and they do not take it. Going from 4 covered cleanings a year to 2 if you can find a dentist that... — read more 

Diversity Was Supposed to Make Us Rich. Not So Much. New research questions the methodology of a McKinsey study that helped create widespread belief that diversity is good for profits When management consulting firm McKinsey declared in 2015 that it... — read more 

HR doesn’t send you the exit interview survey form because they want to improve the company and prevent resignations. It is sent to document that you aren’t leaving for a reason you could later sue the company for. Think things like hostile workplace... — read more 

Here is simple math, because of new assessment system. 15% are NI every year. If you are doing well, you get promoted. In new assessment class,15% is still NI. In essence, for mathematical purposes, we can assume you have 15% chance of getting into... — read more 

The world's largest lithium producers told a major industry conference this week they remain bullish on long-term demand for the electric vehicle battery metal despite the recent price plunge that has forced layoffs and curtailed expansions. Once... — read more 

https://reenergizexom.com/documents/Investor-Presentation-May-2021-v2.pdf https://reenergizexom.com/materials

I went from Outstanding to NSI in one year. Told a VP the truth about their pet project and they didn’t like it.

Join me! And everyone else it seems. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/great-resignation-2-0-simmering-230100320.html

Nothing to see here folks. Move along. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/guyana-selects-former-exxon-execs-firm-engage-with-exxon-gas-project-2024-06-26/

When the accountants take over bad things happen. Are we there already? https://futurism.com/the-byte/elon-musk-blasts-boeing-ceo-starliner

I feel like some of the small companies like Pioneer and Hess were keeping the big companies from going 100% evil. The more of them that fall the more I fear DW and the other executives will have a hold my beer and watch what I do to the HC10... — read more 

I actually feel lucky to be leaving other the extra pay. Sayonara su-kers!

In an attempt to create a bit of transparency and expose the company and HR, it would be kind of those souls who affected by 2020 layoffs and PIPs starting 2020 their experience and how were they treated by company and colleagues unaffected during... — read more 

Engineer here, 42. Been with XOM for six years. I don’t see a bright future with this mgmt, I agree with many colleagues that they have a fundamental lack of understanding what engineering is. Outsourcing is on the rise. I see that ageism is a real... — read more 

The days of completing engineering in Midland are coming to an end. First GP will take over management of the engineering role from the BU. Next the engineering will be managed out of Houston with support from India. Finally the engineering will be... — read more 

Management is planning to move as many jobs as possible from Midland to Houston. Once they prove they can do the jobs outside of Midland the next step will be to move the jobs to India. Local Midland management is pushing back but it is just a matter... — read more 

Anyone know when raised for 2025 will be determined? I am wondering what to expect in terms of if it will be a good program or meager crumbs offered.

LinkedIn post: “ Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to visit our newest Technology Center in Dayawan, China. Our team will be moving into the building in a few weeks and our first pilot unit is scheduled for startup later this year. ... — read more 

Has any other sites promoted near RE hourly to salary position. Then told them they will stay at the bottom for Ranking until they choose or forced to retire.

Chevron's new plant in south east texas has been poaching a lot of people from Beaumont Exxons. It's insulting the raise they are offering. No bonus. I'm thinking of leaving. Atleast they treat their employees with respect

While the new assessment process that began in 2020 had the desired effect of asking managers to have tough conversations with some employees about their poor work performance in the first couple cycles, we are now 5yrs into the process. Upper... — read more 

A lot of comments lately about late career people being unhappy. It is pretty much inevitable if you stay too long. A couple of things happen. Your ranking drops. With low ranking you receive no raise or very small raise at best. In high inflation... — read more 

Look at what other employers offer in compensation beyond salary and do the math. You will quickly discover that in reality the pension isn’t that great compared to what you can get outside of the company.

Pretty clear there will continue to be reductions in headcount and fewer opportunities for advancement even for HiPos. As headcount shrinks in HC10 countries there will be less need for management in HC10 countries. The few spots that will remain can... — read more 

If you're in global projects you might as well start to look elsewhere. Almost every aspect of the department scope can be completed in India for half the cost. Bummer