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.’
Give us our TOILET PAPER BACK!!!
We want our toilet paper back! Show us you have an ounce of respect for your employees We dare you!
Do something. Be something
I’m not even looking for a job and I’ve been cold called by recruiters from Google and Tesla. I don’t see how there are people posting on here who are obviously miserable but seem to do nothing to improve their situation. Don’t wallow in your... — read more
Exxon Beats
Exxon Mobil Corp. stock rose more than 2% on Friday after the energy giant reported record first-quarter earnings, handily beating expectations, and revenue that also topped Wall Street forecasts despite a slide in oil and gas prices.
Any news on EMTEC awards?
No nomination forms this year, “to make it simpler”, chiefs will help select. It’s May, anyone heard anything yet? The GBUs have given awards already.
You dislike you coworkers and call names on this forum
Many negative posts on here referring to degrading se-ual acts in a name calling manner. If you are that deep into the negativity you need some professional mental health help. Go get it. Then pull yourself out of the dark pit you are in and find a... — read more
We aren’t helpless victims
Take responsibility for your choices. Don’t resent the opportunities or successes of others. Nurture the best in yourself. Fight for your own better future. If you are on this board your relationship with ExxonMobil is probably toxic and you need a... — read more
Rank your team
Rank your team. Meet the distribution. Give it to your supervisor to help him or her “get it right”
Sinecure Spotlight
Merriam Webster’s Word of the Day has me thinking of so many ExxonMobil managers I’ve known over the years. Perhaps this is a new word to you (as it is to me) - and you might also agree there a quite a few “sinecures” at the management helm of... — read more
KLTC MPE
Any thoughts ??
TG got a promotion
Sign me up for trading company 69
EM the current Office Space Movie?
With all the consultants lingering around and the Business Transformation nonsense, it’s a matter of time before the redundancy reductions begin
TSA in nature
TSA is at it again. In nature garage headed towards N2
Advice from a Manager Part II
If you are currently feeling unhappy at work, it's easy to place the blame on your supervisor. After all, they are the ones who assign your tasks, provide feedback, and ultimately determine your success in the job. However, it's important to... — read more
Advice from a manager
Are you feeling frustrated and unfulfilled in your current job? Do you find yourself constantly complaining about your work to friends and colleagues? While it's important to acknowledge and address any legitimate issues in your current role, it's... — read more
Video
Layoffs by Ramsey. Interesting commentary. You are a commodity now. https://youtu.be/AXc3O361Mow
Exxon engineer who moved to clean energy offers career advice: ‘Take a leap’
https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2023/04/21/exxon-engineer-who-moved-to-clean-energy-offers-career-advice-take-a-leap/ Nathan Lee switched from a carbon energy giant to a clean energy startup, but kept original goal — to make a difference. As the... — read more
California AG subpoenas Exxon for details on role in global plastic pollution
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/california-ag-subpoenas-exxon-details-role-plastic-waste-crisis-2022-04-28/ By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - California's attorney general announced on Thursday he issued a subpoena to... — read more
Global Security
Is Global Security - SSHE still PIP’ing their team to protect leaderships limited thought, people management advancements and nationality preference bias. Having left I have found my work to excel in all aspects of life and have only just come to... — read more
Inflation Reduction Act Expands the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Tax Credit
https://www.jonesday.com/en/insights/2022/08/inflation-reduction-act-expands-carbon-capture-and-sequestration-tax-credit Inflation Reduction Act Expands the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Tax Credit The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the "Act")... — read more
Expat circuit
Where is good on the expat circuit still? Any good locations left?
ExxonMobil Withdraws from Colombia Block Deal
ExxonMobil Withdraws from Colombia Block Deal by Andreas Exarheas Rigzone Staff Friday, April 21, 2023 https://www.rigzone.com/news/exxonmobil_withdraws_from_colombia_block_deal-21-apr-2023-172591-article/ An ExxonMobil spokesperson has confirmed... — read more
Permian PIP LEAVE NOW
If you were on a PIP lasts year and are in the Permian PLEASE FIND A NEW JOB OPEX is such a high priority that you will be fired this year. Being mandated by Uncon leadership in Houston.
#WeMakeThat So tough you can drop the soap in the shower
I love the new polymers propaganda article on the home page. ExxonMobil - we're so tough we can withstand dropping the soap in the shower.
The beginning of the end
Such a shame to see how this once great company has really slid; I had been SO PROUD to work at EM, once upon a time… long, long ago. The beginning of the end for me, was way back when the EMHC was announced in ~ 2011/2012, I was in Fairfax, and... — read more
2023 PDS Season Mega Thread
Post the latest on your PDS prep discussions here. Had my draft pds discussion yesterday. After maybe 5 minutes in, my new manager said… “look, likely going to be ranked good or NI. Everyone else are high performers and it’s relative.” Meanwhile, I... — read more
Worthless Degrees Are Creating an Unemployable Generation in India
Looks like the education / skills narrative is changing in India. Is this where we're are shifting jobs? The quality of the work output we see from the other side tend to support the narrative in this article... — read more
Garage Fire
Does anyone know what caused the garage fire today? How many cars burned?
Trading
It’s been confirmed that Bonus will NOT Abe implemented in 2023 🤪🤪🤪 Like I’ve seen this here before…this has been used as a talking point
Cafe Cafe price gouging
Can’t blame any business for raising their prices, but does anyone else feel like the cafe cafe is over the top?
"Focus on what you can control"
My last manager used this line on me. I guess it was good advice because I quit shortly thereafter - that was the only thing left I could control at XOM. Definitely enjoyed hearing the same line from the Herman Miller CEO after she cancelled... — read more
Talents are being wasted here
Some people are overrated and some are very underrated here. Is it so difficult and complicated for managers to assign the right people to the right tasks?
How Often Are We Asked to Ignore Our Public Domain Ethics Policy to Gain a Competitive Advantage Over Our Competitors?
Public Domain Excerpt from ExxonMobil Corporation Ethics Policy Ethics Policy The policy of Exxon Mobil Corporation is to comply with all governmental laws, rules, and regulations applicable to its business. The Corporation’s Ethics Policy does not... — read more
Exxon Units Declare Force Majeure on Oil Liftings in Nigeria
Anthony Osae-Brown and Sherry Su, Bloomberg News https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/exxon-units-declare-force-majeure-on-oil-liftings-in-nigeria-1.1908567 Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. units in Nigeria declared force majeure on oil loadings from... — read more
LGIM, CBIS team up to demand greater transparency from ExxonMobil on net zero aims
https://www.zawya.com/en/business/energy/lgim-cbis-team-up-to-demand-greater-transparency-from-exxonmobil-on-net-zero-aims-bvhnx8hu Last year, a majority of Exxon shareholders backed a resolution seeking an audited report assessing the financial... — read more
Campus Contraband Checks?
Today walking around Campus, I was stopped by two Security guards and they searched my backpack and scanned me with metal detector. When did random searches on Campus start? Is this related to a particular event?
The prestige is gone
Each time I tell someone in a public interaction who my employer is, they ask if I’m ok and if I need help finding employment… profits may be high, but the prestige is gone. This is going to cost the company so much in the future. If the prestige... — read more