Several Frac materials employees were let go yesterday. We expect big cuts in Frac starting today. Rumor is that up to one hundred and fifty total will be let go

DNC is having a reduction in force today. People already leaving. Welders, Hose Assembly, Maintenance so far.

More lay offs in Caldwell. But all the la Familia is safe again. Not surprising

I understand that we all fall for the "we are family" BS when we first enter the industry. But if you keep believing it after the first downturn, then it's on you. The comments here are very similar to the comments at all the companies, Devon... — read more 

Does anybody know how the baroid dept. Is doing specifically solids control in west Texas

Is Thursday really the day? I have heard from several people that it will begin Thursday morning at DMC. I hate this stress.

We the willing Led by the unknown Are doing the impossible For the ungrateful We have done so much For so long, with so little That we are now qualified to Do anything for nothing

9:30 this AM , at Patio - - mr. b is buying today, how about that. new twist bring your resume. jesse, we will be here, question is, will you?

How many are going from Halliburton house? Are they choking on their Starbucks coffee?

Managers should go around and ask for volunteers to be laid off. There are a lot of unhappy people who would step up and much rather be laid off than keep working in the positions they are in.

Anyone else notice that the number of job postings in HIRES magically reduced overnight? Those positions weren't filled, the reqs were axed! Prepare yourself for at least 2 rounds of layoffs, one this month, a larger one to follow in March. NO ONE is... — read more 

I make it a point to get to my desk really early these day cause i gotta look sharp any thing that may help i guess will but I do not think nobody gives a crap but then maybe just maybe the AM coffee club here can provide some haven of sanity of some... — read more 

come on down to the patio this morning and take a break from your stale routine. make a point to make some new acquaintances today, share in a beautiful morning and enjoy a cup of hot coffee or other favorite beverage.

Who spends $25,000 on new coffee pots just to save $1800 a year in electricity? aren't we an energy company?

Rarely put much into yahoo news but didn't consider this as a possibility.... http://finance.yahoo.com/tumblr/blog-could-ge-see-value-in-all-of-baker-rather-than-142758399.html That would make an interesting game of poker now wouldn't it? If the pot... — read more 

Will be announced soon! Congratulations

Don't forget, or maybe start a new routine, but take an opportunity to stop by the North Belt cafeteria this morning. There are quick items such as oatmeal and grits. But for the more hearty of you don't pass on the eggs and bacon. Why, you can even... — read more 

Alvarado being shutdown?

Hear pressure pumping in south Texas about to have mass layoffs

Higher management has held crisis meetings in every region, so watch out for a major announcement on more job cuts and a lot more pain... Mid management are now the target for getting the numbers wrong.....

Good morning Northbelt, rise-n-shine. It's Tuesday.

Big ass layoff sometime this week in Duncan

HAL corporate recently had a paid speaker present/talk to employees His fees for these types of engagements are 20k to 35k. Estimates are that 300 employees attended during working hours. So that comes out to over $600/attendee. Now this was webcast... — read more 

UPDATE: Halliburton (HAL) Says No Longer Planning to Sell Liner Hangers Business

I heard a big hit is coming to the NB center. Apparently Dave is going to cut the R&D workforce (yeah we don't need R&D!!)

You're correct there will be pay offs ..there just has to be but until then just get on with it and, instead of bumping your gums on here with all your negativity go and do your sums to see how much you will have to cut back if you do get the... — read more 

Halliburton is cutting supposedly 3,200 jobs in some place called Duncan?? I'm just happy it isn't the Northeast getting slammed again let some of these hick town losers get a taste of it for a while!! Who cares that a redneck town is getting hit... — read more 

It's going to happen. Mark my words. Zanesville managers will run the show up here and be forced to travel back and forth.

BHI DCF leaders moving to integration team for divestiture

What happened to Hal Academy this year???? It was only a year ago Dave said as long as he's in charge there will ALWAYS be a Hal Academy. OR maybe he's not in charge....