Rumor has it that it's been decided to close the revered research institution known as Annandale. And a motley team of the best and brightest are tasked with creating the plan to see it through. Any truth to the above? Any timeline associated with... — read more
How cheap can Darren get?!
Anyone else get the email about the discontinuation of educational matching Grant's and VIP changes starting in 2024? What a cheapskate!
Keep BR toxic again
New engineering manager just came in who loves to improve the life of people around him by making it miserable just like he made the life of people around him miserable when he was in KL.
Know your worth
You must find the courage to leave the table if respect is no longer served.
Rumor true?
I heard from a reliable source that Darren was going to sell the campus to Texas A&M, his old alumni. They would rename the campus, Texas A&M at Spring. Supposedly we are paying too much for BTC engineers. The plan would be to bring them to the... — read more
Immediately reduce OPEX cost?? (PXD?) (Recession?)
This went out across the Permian WHY? Tired of seeing how great we’re doing and then ….. never mind make cuts!!! Is this a potential acquisition step?
Fuels Territory Manager
What is the CL and avg salary for a territory manager for fuels. There is some discussion of this being an option to move into for my next step at xom and was just curious what’s included in terms of pay and benefits? Car allowance? Appreciate any... — read more
Annandale on life support
Anyone visited Annadale recently? It was like visiting hospice care. Or those empty hospitals in zombie based video games. Do we have a do not resuscitate (DNR) for it when it reaches a critical resource limit?
Whistleblower Update (Permian)
Latest in the saga https://whistleblowersblog-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/whistleblowersblog.org/osha-whistleblowers/exxon-whistleblower-case-to-determine-ability-of-corporate-whistleblowers-to-be-preliminarily-reinstated/amp/
What does ExxonMobil share during employment verification?
I was PIP’d and took the severance package. I’m now applying to new positions. I was curious what Exxon shares on employee verification checks - I’m currently going through some right now for a new job. Specifically: Do they just share dates of... — read more
Leaving at 5 years
In regards to my newly vested pension, what happens if I leave the company right after my 5 year mark? Am I offered a payout? Is it held in a kind of trust by the corporation until I reach retirement age? Is it rolled over into a retirement... — read more
If you take the PIL
How will ExxonMobil know if you find employment?
What is the deal with USA pension
Saw some chatter about pension getting changed up. It would cause massive attrition for anyone who is only hanging on due to pension related economic considerations. Life is a little bit different for someone sitting in the
DW State of XOM Agenda Leak
I'm underpaid You're overpaid WAEM survey said I'm doing great Look at all the desperate interns our social media propagandist convinced to join us Hold on I forgot to give myself and the other execs huge bonuses for the billions you... — read more
Preparing
US Layoffs Increasing: What if ExxonMobil is Affected? https://www.theretirementgroup.com/featured-article/5448064/are-exxonmobil-employees-shocked-by-a-layoff-thrive-do-not-merely-survive
What are you doing with Anniversary Marker Lapels?
What are you all doing with your anniversary marker lapel pins? Are you proudly wearing them? I put up mine on eBay but damn lapels can't find any buyers willing to pay and buy it. Perhaps I need to donate it or action it away to UW campaign. Lol... — read more
Exec remuneration
Have a long career friend whom just made it to exec level… what does it truly entail? Have heard ~300k$ and similar RSU for CL30 is that correct? How does that develop when being promoted to higher CL’s upwards of 30? Any big jumps that he can... — read more
Track EM
https://americanbusinesshistory.org/americas-most-valuable-companies-1995-2023/
Drilling!!!!
I was told today that during a Zoom meeting someone from upper management mentioned that there will be no more drilling in the Permian and Del/Texas. Has anyone else heard this?
Houston GBC
Houston personnel have been treated like another "global business center" over the past couple of years. KM and TG only viewed the staff as high cost and have fine everything possible to remove or reduce them. Now that "Dallas" is also sitting in the... — read more
Ranking & Age
How many of you 50+ have seen your rank improve in the last three years? Yes or No
Stop CENSORSHIP !!
These post are being CENSORED AND DELETED! FREEDOM OF SPEECH! CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT! LAWSUIT?
NIx3?
Add me to the list of folks whose ranking plummeted at age 50. Went from upper 1/3 (old system), outstanding, good, NI (50), NI (51) all as CL28. I turn 52 next year - am I correct that I can ride out any ranking til 55? It’s totally demoralizing and... — read more
To The Young Ones
UPS is hiring: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/average-ups-driver-to-make-170-000-in-pay-benefits-with-new-contract/ar-AA1f0Z2s?OCID=ansmsnnews11 Your move, Darren.
Initiation for Company Reset ?
It’s been posted on the board before, but the only thing in the near future that will reset the company direction is unfortunately a major incident…Valdez, Horizon, Texas City, Piper Alpha…... and they are throwing all the ingredients into the... — read more
Rumor Or Fact: Pension Lump Sum Going Away
Just like the title says, is the pension lump sum, especially for people PIL-ing out, going away? Or is that just a rumor like the pension being rolled into the 401k?
Fuel to fire
Fighting noble fights makes no sense in this company. Frankly, it's destined for failure given management's conviction to squeeze every penny out of it. At this point, I see more colleagues simply executing on these poor plans. Given the mistreatment... — read more
PIP And PIL Were Rescinded- time to call Saul
My PIP and PIL were rescinded after being placed in NSI, with no severance. I was given a variety of reasons but nothing solid. I fell into that same category - 49 years old, worked for the company 22 years, and no issues. I’ve contacted Gregg... — read more
Anyone else notice that certain people get PIP'd and others don't?
I have witnessed where people who do nothing, don't even show up for work most of the time are ranked higher than others who are producing results and are the ones called when there is a problem to solve and solve the problem are ranked lower and... — read more
On EM people.
EM used to be a place that attracted talent. Today, that talent is gone, and what is left is a repository for 5 kind of individuals:. 1-The greedy. 2-The desperate. 3-The imbeciles. 4-The soul crushed 5-The cynics. 1- The greedy are the... — read more
Selling Assets in Argentina
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exxon-mulls-exit-dead-cow-164810908.html Unfortunately not the BA office folks who are a drag on getting anything done
NI OR NSI?
Is your position already posted on the Exxonmobil careers website??? Read them! See if you are there! There are almost 100 postings for India positions covering jobs here! Does 1+1 =7? Nope and this isn't a coincidence either!
When will KM attain her goal of selling Spring Campus?
KM is abandoning buildings on campus and growing Bangalore Campus. More and more buildings on Spring Campus will be emptied in next few years. At some point, it makes no sense to occupy only 3 or 4 buildings on such a huge campus. When are we... — read more
Reality check
There is a lot of talk here about BTC, quality of work, etc. But what is forgotten is that a lot of the work we do is still work we make for ourselves. It is not necessary. I suspect management knows this and when push comes to shove, they will... — read more
I tried to save somebody from XOM
I did my best to dissuade someone from joining XOM over the weekend. He's a great guy and ten years ago I'd have been overjoyed to have him join the company. Today, I made sure to tell him everything that's wrong with XOM and why leaving his current... — read more