I was around for a long time and never thought I’d leave. Felt like it was my calling, loved what I did and was so good at it. Then I turned 50 and got NSI’d. Realized they didn’t value me or my contributions at all. How could I be so ignorant?! Hit... — read more
NSI target for 2024?
I’m hearing 13% in Houston and Texas plants
You all are why America and the world exists
I understand every company has problems, XOM being the size it is has to move with times and mistakes will be made. But look at the enormous potential to earn and learn by being at the most forward looking organization. You guys survived a pandemic... — read more
Exxon sponsoring college athletes WTF
Almost half of the corporation received 0% raise. Cost cuts everywhere. But there is money for this. Wow. Slap in the face to all employees. If this doesn’t help with recruiting incrementally then sock boy needs to... — read more
Piped because she had to PIP someone
Anyone get piped and told by your manager they had to pip someone and it was your turn but don’t worry about it you will pass?
Buying HESS
Are we really about to buy HESS?
Y so much vitriol?
My perspective: this site can serve as a useful tool for frank anonymous airing of otherwise taboo convos and go a long way in helping employees share analyze and process their experiences. To that end harsh critique of company strategy, leadership... — read more
Quiet cutting
Cutting workforce throughbharshbperformance reviews is all the rage. https://www.businessinsider.com/bosses-quiet-firing-staff-avoid-public-backlash-layoffs-2024-2
Exxon’s engineers are a joke
Text follows directly from the title. Exxon presents itself as a top-tier company with an elite engineering workforce. What I’ve seen in practice are people with 10+ years of experience struggling to interpret performance data, technical reports... — read more
ExxonMobil weighs offers for Argentina shale assets - source
By Eliana Raszewski February 23, 20241:58 PM CST BUENOS AIRES, Feb 23 (Reuters) - U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil Corp (XOM.N), opens new tab is weighing offers for its oil and gas assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale region, a source familiar with... — read more
We’re viral 🥲
“ExxonMobil oil rig prank” is trending. Here’s one: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8EV3WRa/
Scared to leave
Has anyone felt too scared to leave ExxonMobil?
Can someone got piped while on disability leave
My buddy got into a car accident recently ( rear ended a semi) and will be out for at least 9 months. He is worried about being PIPed in this round because he will not be able to do his own PDS.
PIPed on expat
Does ExxonMobil PIP or drop down ranks badly for those on expat? I have been in top performer so far.
I see some of these behaviors exhibited at EM
Sacrificing industry leading engineering standards to satisfy Wall Street. Loosing industry leadship due to poor product performance and no long term technology strategy... — read more
Resignation and maxing vacation payout
Looking to jump ship. What is the best strategy to max vacation payout and other benefits? Do I quote the first day of the month, the last day, etc? I want to make sure I don’t get short changed on 401k match etc. What kind of vacation is paid... — read more
How long ago did you leave?
Some people on here posting regularly who were fired recently? Long ago? Post how long ago you left.
Even HiPos on this thread
I find it very interesting that even HiPos are reading this forum. Are HiPos as disillusioned with the company as us mere mortals? Any HiPos care to share?
Company doing well. Employees not.
Unfortunately it appears the US is broken in many ways right now. Many companies doing very well but continuing to squeeze employees. Executives just being executives or something else at okay? What do you think? AI going to take all the jobs?... — read more
BTC offshoring of work
Which jobs do you think actually made sense to move to India?
What they don’t tell you about NSI
If you are NSI there will be no raise If you are NSI 3 out of 5 years you are gone pecan There is zero pressure on supervisors to fail people on PIP. Really. I mean it. No one follows up or checks. It is 100% up to the supervisor if you... — read more
RSU dividend and taxes
Are RSU dividends reported on the W2 from XOM?
No P&GA love for Midland and Carlsbad
I guess P&GA just spends money where they need to influence public opinion. Carlsbad gets pancake breakfast while Little Rock Arkansas gets a $100k endowment.
PXD Closing
Any update on timing? Will the FTC drag their feet and this thing close next year? Or will we grease the wheels?
End of An Era......bye bye XOM
I wrote my last 4th year Mec final exam papers on a wintery Thursday in April 1981, and the following Monday i joined XOM. And have been here ever since....throughout my time here i visited 16 countries for work travel.....led projects worth upwards... — read more
Trading organisation move
Where has the thread gone mentioning the trading organisation moving from Brussels to London?
EMPCo/AMFO
could you be any more boring? Zero authentic leadership. No strategic direction.
Work Culture in BMRF
How is the work culture in BMRF.. I heard mixed reviews. Some people said it's a shark house, and some people said it's CHILL.
Trader Pay Program
Anyone got the details on the new Trader pay program? Hearing it’s a pretty brutal salary cut to start and that people aren’t happy
P&GA Guyana is giving away a car
What happened to us doing things like supporting education, eliminating malaria, etc. This is weak sauce P&GA.
SVP s-xual as--ult case - Grand Jury says not enough evidence
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A grand jury in Montgomery County has found no probable cause for the s-xual as--ult case against an ExxonMobil executive. David Scott was arrested in October at a hotel in Magnolia. According to records, the... — read more
Permian Office Building vs Guyana
Exxon to move into new US$160 million Guyana HQ this year – Routledge The headquarters will be capable of housing over 500 persons and will include an offshore command center designed to enhance the management of Exxon’s offshore... — read more
This was on The Pioneer-natural-resources Layoff site!
Xom The Great Fraud! Exxon made 36 billion last quarter. Almost none will be shared with employees! They give no bonuses! Way to go Pioneer!! You sold us out for the Great Satan!
What I got wrong about loyalty at work
Really resonated with me… https://www.businessinsider.com/work-loyalty-gen-z-millennials-gen-x-boomers-employee-engagement-2024-2
Pension vesting for boomerang hires
How does it work for XOM employees who left and then return? The formula is: 1.6% x N x Ref Salary Example: Hire leaves after 6 years (took lump sum). Works somewhere for a while and returns. Does the pension years of service continue at N=6... — read more
Expat tax
Why is ExxonMobil still paying expat assignment tax if I am no longer an expat since 2016? I became US employee on 2016, and they want part of my tax refund to be payable to them! Can someone from HR or tax enlighten me?
Ageism
Alive and well here at EMHC https://finance.yahoo.com/news/older-workers-less-tolerant-workplace-120248942.html
Exxon to drain almost a third of Liza, Payara fields by year-end 2024
https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2024/02/11/exxon-to-drain-almost-a-third-of-liza-payara-fields-by-year-end/ Exxon to drain almost a third of Liza, Payara fields by year-end Feb 11, 2024 News Kaieteur News – ExxonMobil’s operations in the... — read more