I'll start, my guess is 6,000, spread across the globe fairly evenly.

Was wondering what the current situation is for the NE region, specifically Ohio? I know no one can say for sure, but I will be returning from Active Duty service soon and I am hoping not to get canned as soon as I return. Any thoughts?

It's amazing how HAL Laid off many senior guys, US Veterans, and US Citizens, with and without degrees, But Why are they keeping so many People with B1 Visas or Work Visas in the USA???? They Should be the first ones to go back to their countries... — read more 

I hear that layoffs already started today at north belt campus. A very small number so far. 2016 will be another though year for the oil & gas industry.

https://www.thelayoff.com/t/ABbyTrl The divestiture being delayed has put a snag in my timeline, but when it happens my prediction will come true. Guess what, Q4 sucked and you can bet that after results are reported another MASSIVE layoff will be... — read more 

I heard there would be layoffs in GOM wireline, especially in the technical advising group. Anyone hear this? I can see it since the manager (who most people dislike, who is never at work, and is seen as a joke) told me he was trying to hire people... — read more 

Poor timing. Bad decision to acquire Baker on the start of one of the worst down cycles the industry has ever seen. Halliburton/Baker will be a battered and beat down companies.

Clock is ticking. Tick tock, Tick Tock, TICK TOCK!

Christmas. And he change the lineup of PDC. One gone.one moved. Three moved into that position.

Merry Christmas

http://www.bakersfield.com/news/2015/12/17/halliburton-announces-16-more-local-layoffs.html

http://registers.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1185989/fromItemId/750991

http://www.kerngoldenempire.com/news/halliburton-announces-layoffs-at-its-bakersfield-location-facility-will-remain-open

On the HAL side someone posted a link to a Chicago Tribune report that the EU has told HAL they are going to undertake an exhaustive review that will add 4 months to the previously announced Jan 12th deadline. This deal smells like it is headed to... — read more 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-halliburton-e8a04b62-a4dd-11e5-8318-bd8caed8c588-20151217-story.html

Two separate members of Duncan Masonic Lodge were accused of 2 separate child rapes. Local Law enforcement let them off the hook. Several mason members work for the Stephens county Sheriffs office. The Masonic Lodge is a SECRET SOCIETY with members... — read more 

It's all gonna get interesting from here on folks. What will the DOJ say today?

One day we'll wake up and we'll find this news in our email box: "GE acquires Halliburton" - mark my words, the rumor will become truth

Has anyone heard anything what they're going to do with us up here? Shut us down? Layoff? I'm tired of the anticipation!!

I heard Duncan manufacturing is going to have another layoff this Thursday we heard at least 20 people is there any truth to this

Investor sites telling everyone to avoid Hal stock. Halliburton board determine to make merger work no matter what it takes even selling off loads more areas. Problem is only GE is available to buy and may not buy. If they do buy it would be fire... — read more 

150,000 lost jobs in Texas this year alone (conservative numbers). And this is just the beginning. http://fuelfix.com/blog/2015/12/08/struggling-texas-oil-field-workers-may-be-fleeing-state-report-says/#36515101=0

What's going to be the split with wireline services? HAL and BHI basically have the same tools and services, looks like a lot of synergy layoffs going to occur. Thoughts?

A few days ago HALs stock pops on insider rumours that the deal is likely to close. The planted story was to beat negative stories of the merger in the press. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-baker-hughes-halliburton-idUSKBN0TS2I820151209 The... — read more 

I heard there will be massive layoff on Dec 17th and 18th. Any info about that?

250K layoffs in 2015 but hey, zero comments on the discussion page for the City of &Houston

How many days till they announce buyer of divested companies? How many days till they get regulatory approval? We have things we want to do, so hurry your a$$ up. Is it really the govt.'s fault that they move slow or you just don't like the deal now?... — read more