We all hear about some people having sponsors who pull the strings to ensure chosen ones get best ranking, best jobs and best benefits. Can you share your experiences with how this actually plays out, how sponsorship works, is there something... — read more 

How about letting the Justice system handle this? Just a thought. Isn't this still supposed to be the United States? Facts are it is none of your employers business what you do in your personal life and I am certain that a high percentage of society... — read more 

He’s now facing arraignment on felony SA charges scheduled for Oct 25th, 2023: https://www.reuters.com/article/exxon-mobil-executive-crime-idAFL1N3BG37Z Note that he is still employed by ExxonMobil, per the article.

It’s standard practice at most companies to fire employees immediately for any conduct related to criminal activity, regardless of whether it occurred during working hours. To date, there has been no indication of any disciplinary action towards... — read more 

There have been multiple s-xual harassment, lawsuits, an employee arrested for up skirting videos, and another for aggravated s-xual as--ult. These are the things were made public, but the company never commented on any of them. Why are they not... — read more 

I don’t have a subscription, but looks like DS has “stepped back from his duties”. Stepped back or shoved out and buried? Oh, to be a fly on the wall during management discussions the past week. 🍿😳... — read more 

Did we overpay for PXD? Why, why not?

Same mgmt, sane treatment. Please be kind and nice. We’re in this together.

Does anyone know whatt is XOM selling to finance the Puoneer purchase? That kind of money just isn't lying around.

With the likely firing of the SVP, investors are concerned about a leadership vacuum in the division.

Leadership vacuum in shale? With Scott likely out soon, investors are concerned about a lack of leaders to manage the business.

But we don’t have enough money to keep our US based technical employees.

https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/news/news-releases/2023/1011_exxonmobil-announces-merger-with-pioneer-natural-resources-in-an-all-stock-transaction

credit to the poster on Singapore thread : Generally if you are consistently in the outstanding category, you’ll get promoted every 2 years or so up to cl27. There is an advancement guide that provides promotion eligibility by yee and performance... — read more 

We deserve ACTION

Oct 10 (Reuters) - Top U.S. oil producer Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) is in talks to pay more than $250 per share for Pioneer Natural Resources Co (PXD.N), according to a person familiar with the matter. An all-stock deal could be announced as soon as... — read more 

Is it just me or has beaumont refinery been going in the wrong direction in the last 3 months? Seems like it’s also trickling into the chemical plant. Folks just wanting to show what they did for “integration” on their performance reviews but not... — read more 

First the WSJ article. Then the news about the SVP arrest. Is the buyout not happening?

What is your experience with people in these positions- its being sold to us as equivalent to managerial track in terms of cl and benefits and prestige. Are principal engineers just rebranded specialists? Senior principal just placeholder low... — read more 

It was never a dream job, but it used to be so much better than this mess we have to deal with now. Every day here feels like a rollercoaster of uncertainty and stress. Plus, don't get me started on the office politics. It's like every decision we... — read more 

It’s a liability professionally and personally.

Is this a setup by Pioneer to get a higher price? ExxonMobil needs to walk away from making any deal now. It would be tainted.

Are there actually any positives to buying Pioneer?

Exxon Mobil Corp.’s head of shale remained in a Texas jail Sunday after he was arrested for sexual assault at a hotel near Houston last week, police... — read more 

This was pulled down before… I will post this again without initials. Australian Upstream Uncon SVP was booked last week for s-xual as--ult and dr-gs. These are the people that are trying to tell you that YOUR behaviors are the problem! Not the... — read more 

How is the work culture in Exxon Beaumont refinery? Heard its a shark house.. Any tips to be successful TECH LEAD would be appreciated

https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/exxon-mobil-closing-in-on-megadeal-with-shale-driller-pioneer-31b4092e?fbclid=IwAR3ibdI93jhsd8OsOnWLMVGP5ToZt4a9k0YRo6ibkXJ1jn0exI5j-u6JXKc

Some guy from Ohio State won Physics Nobel prize and look at our luck, we hired the worst in the entire mankind welders, materials and mechanical engineers from OSU, KSU, LSU etc. Only the worst come to ExxonMobil?

WT actual F was that all about????????

Remember when Exxon was loyal to its employees and we were happy to be loyal back? When we felt respected and like we mattered? The company did great, there was no need to change anything. But I guess it wasn't enough after all. Greed brought us... — read more 

The asset was closely linked to the Qatar gas project. So apparently, the strategy is no longer to be present end-to-end in the LNG logistic... — read more 

Saw in an interview with SVP of energy products that XOM expect "footprint to be 13 operated refineries by the end of this year". "The company operated or had economic interests in 19 refineries at the end of 2022." BR, BT, Beau, Jol, Nant, Scona... — read more 

https://news.yahoo.com/exxon-mobil-clinton-township-appear-092342523.html Does KM finally sell Clinton when the zoning doesn’t get changed?

I heard there is a workforce transformation study that is going on, which as before, will lead to at least 15% reduction in headcount. Anyone with more info on this?

Seems like there’s a lot of more senior people with 15years plus of experience leaving Imperial. Is this due to the PIL/ PIP or just better opportunities outside Imperial.

Submitted my resignation on Friday. What a relief. 25% salary increase, hybrid work with cool office in downtown, unlimited vacations, bonus, 401k with hundreds of funds to chose from, top health insurance and meaningful work, and no outsourcing to... — read more 

Any news from Malaysia? Nigeria? Equatorial Guinea? Iraq? Are we continuing our assets high-grading?