It is becoming quite population take a leave of absence and focus on finding a new job during the leave

Everyone should review and be familiar with because your time will come.

I think we are close to reaching a tipping point. For those who leave, be sure to encourage and pull anyone who is good with you after you leave.

What is the longest amount of time you have gone with no raise?

I was reading the agreement and it basically says you are waiving any rights to sue the company. And if you find another job they will stop the PIP. Has anybody been able to negotiate different terms for this agreement? After working for 30+ years... — read more 

If you are NSI this year be very careful before choosing to try the PIP. This year managers have been told they will not be allowed to pass people on the PIP. Managers are scared of going against the guidance as passing people will be seen as not... — read more 

There are a lot of jobs out there and employers looking for people. Make the chanage. You will be glad you did.

If you are not outstanding or excellent then did you know you are not considered regretted attrition when you quit? They do not care about or invest in anyone who is not sponsored. If you are outstanding or excellent now and have no sponsor just know... — read more 

Mauoervisor seemed shocked when they dropped my ranking that I told them I would be quitting. They said but you are not NSI and Good is really a good outcome in such a competitive rank group. Why would I stay around when I no longer receive any RSUs... — read more 

If your career is not owned by GP then you should NEVER accept a role where you will be ranked with GP. For example a project assignment. They will use you to fill the bottom of the rank group and protect their own. They do not value the... — read more 

Mandate from management to ensure BTC expats in the US rank well as “these are the future leaders of the company” which means you will not be ranked well.

Women in Energy! Between the brain fog, fatigue and confidence taking a hit, did anyone feel HR or management quietly decided you were “past your prime”? Did you tell HR, or did you keep it to yourself? Curious if anyone’s been through this.

After 27 years with ExxonMobil I was given NSI this cycle. I was told on Tuesday of this week. I am fortunately retirement eligible, but was hoping to work for a couple of more years. I’m reaching out to understand how I would be able to claim... — read more 

Everything is a scheme for these guys. But is not happening here according to our trusted, reliable and honest leaders! www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/eleven-indian-nationals-charged-visa-fraud-conspiracy

What would you say...you DO here?

Very clear the company will do away with the pension soon. Plan accordingly.

So many people in their late 40-s like me were given poor rankings this year. Clear message they do not want us anymore and don’t want to pay pensions. They may get their wish.

“Engineering of the inside battery limits (ISBL), including the liquefaction modules, will be executed by McDermott from its London and Gurgaon offices, with project management seconded to the JV team based in Milan.” Obvious question: why is the... — read more 

I missed this week BD Townhall…Could anyone pls share top 2-3 takeaways?

Who’s excited about the new Upstream Opportunity Teams???

What pay raise do I expect with Outstanding ranking this year? Does my Good ranking from last year matter? CL27 | 47 y o.

Can anyone confirm if carryover vacation is paid out when you quit?

Companies will spend thousands replacing a great employee before spending one honest hour addressing a bad manager. That is the part most leaders do not want to look at. Toxic managers usually do not destroy a company overnight. They do it... — read more 

in the entire corporate world. Not just among oil majors. Look it up. That’s it, that’s the post.

I financed two raptors and a boat. I just got ranked NSI this week...should I still be in the market for a new RV or no?

Anyone have experience with repayment of relocation benefits for resigning less than 12 months after relocation?

Executives upset that after gutting the upstream and underinvesting they have a horizon challenge. They have a severe case of selective amnesia about the decisions they made that led us here. The compounding consequences of those decisions were very... — read more 

What is it with our executives obsession with constant reorganization? How is it leadership when the reorg changes never last?

Men are leaving the workforce at alarming rates, threatening social stability. 44.07 million eligible men are not in the labor force, an increase of 9 million since 2012. The workforce participation rate for men dropped to 66.8%, the lowest since... — read more 

New Ebola strain. Not good. The last time there was Ebola evacuation from Nigeria they had employees stay and only families leave. No thank you.

How demoralizing is it that we have gone from no active sho-ter training to training in how to respond to now training on also how to identify potential active sho-ters. Not a good sign. Demoralizing to see the screens all around campus encouraging... — read more 

Was looking at the expectations of leaders and am looking forward to being inspired and motivated by our executives at the upcoming employee forum! Anyone know the date and time?

We have to make clear that when the boot of the assessment process is on your neck, it’s been laced by the executives.

If your total compensation doesn’t increase by at least 3.5% you are not even breaking even. And you need even more than that to make up for the zero raises of 2026.

I am starting to think they are just cycling all the non sponsored people through NI and NSI now. Is that the game they are playing?

Come and bring your friends. https://www.imageevent.org/networking-events/networking-event/can-hiring-event

If you are not sponsored the day is coming for you to be dropped in the rankings for no reason. You’ve been warned. When it happens it happens fast.

I have seen the exact same behavior labeled as passion and excused resulting in OWD label and then another person with no issue but some backstabbing feedback claiming the person gets upset being put in NSI for much less to nonexistent... — read more 

I received several formal recognition letters and awards from management and then somehow dropped all the way to NI a place I have never been even close to. Manager couldn’t explain any reasons why.

I will be leaving Exxon soon, but will likely have a couple week gap before starting my new role. I will likely be gone before end of August, but new job starts mid September. For anyone who has recently left Exxon, either through layoffs or... — read more