PDS is a slap in the face. I get told by my supervisor what to write, my opinion is garbage. Of course there’s a bit in there about TMTS, so they can use that as a stick if you fail to transfer knowledge to KLTC. I can’t see how this company will... — read more 

It almost official. EMTEC will not hire in high cost countries in 2023. The company is over staffed in HC-10.

In most companies, performance metrics are used to set apart the best from the great from the good from the average from the bad. Only at Exxon, performance is used as a tool to get some of the best people on PIPs. It's not about performance, it's... — read more 

But apparently not enough for the company to do anything about it. Someone tell our new VP that the premium needs to go back to... — read more 

How does it make you feel to be forced to push your work to India, Budapest, Brazil or other locations to ultimately eliminate yourself or a coworker? How much of the mandatory NI OR NSI is comprised of these people that comply and eliminate... — read more 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/what-s-going-on-with-exxon-mobil-shares-today Story by Anusuya Lahiri • 1h ago Exxon Mobil Corp (NASDAQ: XOM) shares gained Monday as Goldman Sachs Group, Inc (NYSE: GS) reiterated its forecast for Brent... — read more 

This is not about who is the best company or who earns the most. I'd just like to know who is the better employer? I received an offer and I'm considering switching to Chevron. A decade or so ago it wouldn't have even been a contest. Exxon would have... — read more 

https://www.fastcompany.com/90866087/red-flags-someone-cant-be-trusted-according-to-science 16-March-2023 How to tell if someone who is showing off is actually revealing their insecurity. Most of the problems in this world are caused by our... — read more 

https://oilreviewmiddleeast.com/industry/oil-demand-in-transport-sector-to-half-by-2050-dnv Oil demand in transport sector to halve by 2050: DNV The share of electricity in transport will grow from 1% today to 23% in 2050, according to DNV’s latest... — read more 

Let's list the ideas that fall into this catagory. I will start... EMIT MSP to India

According to the US Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), companies meeting criteria below should report layoff type activities. In Texas, most companies will report even handful or — read more 

How much time do you lose every day now that we are in full on hot desk/neighborhood (TM) mode? Think about all the time spent: looking for a desk setting up any ergo items finding people (who used to be in a known location) breaking... — read more 

If you are pip'ed, you are better of doing nothing and use office hours to look for a new job. Once pip'ed you are unlikely to get ranked higher than Q4 (more likely Q5) in the foreseable future even if you make it past the PIP This is the best... — read more 

Is there still an expat premium calculator? I can’t find it but the search tool is garbage.

Know of anyone who is pretending to be. Protected class for career advance? Seems like it would be a winning strategy

I can’t think of a single benefit that is better now vs when I hired

It is a simple fact they the continued shrinking of the company means there will be fewer opportunities. LCS isn’t growing fast enough to offset the overall trend of fewer employees in “high cost” countries.

Is anyone on this forum not working on their exit plan?

I’m in drilling and a well known VP has a son in my group. What do you think the chances are he isn’t flagged a high potential and pushing out the rest of us for a top spot in the ranking. Helps to have a famous last name.

There are a lot of job openings at competitors in the Permian. Take a look. Never hurts to interview and confirm if you are being paid enough

I know a person who is really a big slacker and NSI, but also a person for whom I do not understand at all how he ended up in NSI because he is a very good employee. So a person who doesn't like his job at all and a person who works hard are... — read more 

There was a post awhile back on this forum with a check list of to-do’s before handing in your resignation. Does anyone have a copy they could repost here? Thanks!

Hi, I'm a manager. Or maybe I work for HR. Or maybe I am a troll. Maybe I am all of the above. I am bu-t hurt by all the negative comments made about our Lord and Savior Darren. I have made multiple posts to set the record straight that you are at... — read more 

What jobs besides drilling are available for mid career people?

It isn’t that hard. Some suggestions: Update your resume Identify gaps vs jobs you want Obtain training and skills to close gaps It will not happen overnight but if you spend time closing gaps instead of telling others on this forum it is... — read more 

If you think you can’t get a job outside of ExxonMobil apply at other oil companies. They are still hiring. Many options if you are willing to move to the Permian.

It demoralizes me terribly. Why is the company rewarding toxic behaviors? Isn't that working against itself?

Attrition has slowed down. Indicates to me that most people can’t make more money at other companies. So why all the complaining?

Decide now what you expect your ranking to be. If you don’t receive what you deserve resign and go elsewhere. Complaining on this board without action on your part is not going to lead to different outcomes for you.

Why you should never agree to an assignment in Midland https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-05-03/urban-infrastructure-funding-critical-to-support-texas-shale-oil-jobs

May 3, 20237:52 PM CDT By Kiana Wilburg https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/exxon-guyanas-environmental-agency-breach-oil-spill-insurance-court-2023-05-03/ GEORGETOWN, May 3 (Reuters) - An Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) unit is in breach of... — read more 

A good middle manager should be spending most of their time Thinking about the future and how to setup their organization for success Training and developing their people Removing barriers to you being successful If they do this, keep... — read more 

You have a big target on your back. If you are NSI best to accept reality that you are better off working at a different company.

You have options. No need to stay at XOM if you don’t like it. Nothing is more common today than changing jobs to find a place that better aligns with what you want. What is stopping you?

If you can’t find a different job then the problem is you not the company. If you haven’t even tried looking for a different job the problem is you not the company. Stop blaming the company. If it is so awful at this company then leave. — read more 

Canada oil sands leak heightens First Nations' calls to clean up tailings Story by By Nia Williams • Thursday https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/canada-oil-sands-leak-heightens-first-nations-calls-to-clean-up-tailings (Reuters) - In early... — read more 

I'm considering interviewing for a role in Exxon. I see lots of negative feedback, which makes me hesitate. Can someone share a policy change that was enacted based on employee feedback? What was the impact across the organization?

It looks like some of the most egregious parts of the expat policy are being fixed, with the new communication. Hilariously, the email seemed to go through extreme lengths to explain how the old policy was never ‘wrong.’

We want our toilet paper back! Show us you have an ounce of respect for your employees We dare you!