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BP merger was actually a possibility

Interesting article explaining that Greg Gut, our former M&A chief pitched the idea of acquiring BP to Wael and Sinead. Wael shot it down of course but Andrew McKenzie was interested. Greg left after being shot down. Article makes some interesting points about where we’re lacking. I’m not in the upstream side so happy to yield to anyone with real insight about our reserves. Sharing because I thought the BP rumors were simply that. Turns out was a real possibility.

https://giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/actions/redeem/edbd2278-e222-4570-85bd-da8de3548a1a


Move to HUB or leave with no severance?

I heard a rumor that sometime next year USB will begin telling remote employees to move to a hub or they will be considered voluntarily quitting - so no severance. Don’t think this could realisticall happen all at once so I imagine it would be phased. Anyone know if this is true? I’m in a weird situation where my entire family works remotely for USB. They closed our hub so this would be devastating.


My heart goes out to everyone affected

Especially those already going through tough stretches in life. This happened at the worst possible time of year, and now people are heading into a brutal job market. Judging by the rumors, many of us may still end up joining our departing colleagues in the coming months. I wish all of us the best, and hope we all come out of this truly bad period healthy and happy on the other side.


Jan 22 - Next Round

There will be a huge round of layoffs happening in Optum with notification date of Jan 22. Every business is at risk, as Corporate handed down mandates of between 10%-30% reductions depending on the business. More happening in Feb & Mar as well. Oh and RRP Funding STILL hasn’t been approved.


T-Mobile Headquarters Move

I am not a T-Mobile employee!

You heard it here first. This time next year there will be news of T-Mobile headquarters being moved from Bellevue WA to Overland Park KS. Final move will be 2030, following expiration of contract with Bellevue. T-Mobile has been in talks with KS reps and are close to a deal surrounding lower taxes. T-Mobile execs already working to move jobs.

Prepare!