Why are there so few posts here vs. BHI forum? Knowing both organizations, they are undergoing change and cutbacks daily somewhere in the world.

Its a sham and shame, international commuters from UK, Canada & Australia, just got moved from the IFS structure to the local pay structure and invariably got a huge increase in pay, (upto 80%), and employees from the so called shitty nations... — read more 

Reading the posts on this Weatherford site I think Baker are lucky that Halliburton are buying them. Appalling language, bad mouthing people and generally people slagging own company off. Who would want to work for Weatherford after reading this?

From a facebook post: Brandon Qualls March 24, 2014 ·I feel like a million bucks having friends like Paul Underwood Larry Stockman Phil Knight...... What a damn tool. Betcha Brandon and Phil "Paul's Bitch" Knight & Larry Stockman will still have a... — read more 

let the events of the last several months and days, as well as events yet unforeseen be your motivation and give due diligence to the implications of the article from the Atlantic, read that article, learn from it, let it be an inspiration to think... — read more 

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/man-blew-whistle-halliburton-114000421.html or same at http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/04/the-man-who-blew-the-whistle-on-halliburton/391215/

Do you think that the merger of Halliburton and Baker Hughes might result in more layoffs? I am think that each company will purge ranks before we join each other, but that might be just my assumption. If yes, what do you think what divisions might... — read more 

Has anyone heard anything about the Victoria camp. CMT PSL in particular....

Believe what you want but it appears Halliburton was laying off the newest people first. At least at my location. The rest if the layoffs are mainly performance based, with a few higher paid employees. Those still are most likely performance based as... — read more 

Why aren't their more layoffs in the GOM region? Drillships and platforms are being stacked at a much faster pace...

Although Sperry is being sold off ... Some "trimming" will be done next week ... Dont bring personal belongings, important docs, and hold on to your car keys .... Look out for security with red folders and large volumes of taxi's arriving .... May... — read more 

Any insight on this? It is possible that a connection with BHI acquisition is nothing more than an assumption. Any info at all is greatly appreciated

CALDWELL LAYOFFS, YALL SPEAK UP! LET US KNOW WHATS GOING ON!

What is the best process to negotiate severance?

Has it occurred to anyone the Muncy pa facility may be affected? Think about it. The place was built with anticipation New York would open but now fracing has been banned. There is no management that operates in house, but rather is housed in a field... — read more 

The layoffs should start this week.H.R.was in the office early today. Only postponed because idiots take works way to serious.Come on people The Good Friday Massacre?. Think about it!!! Read between the big lines. Who was the idiots that called them... — read more 

http://fuelfix.com/blog/2015/04/20/halliburton-posts-643-million-loss-on-oil-slump/

Now, none of you people better mention the "M" word a around here or the people on the yard. They will have the cops stationed again. Wonder who paid for the security? Maybe Paul "Stagger" Underpants? Hey Underpants, try being more social to your... — read more 

cricket ---- cricket --- ----- cricket

Can anyone give me any practical explanations of just what the hell lyfe cycle did or is doing for us? We trying to hash it out and justify it, but we shy of a full load. May be just as well off with a bottle of Ly-sol. Okie Joe, yes you say.

I was recently laid off the last week of March and I've applied to 30+ supply chain related jobs that I thought I wouldn't mind doing. I had two interviews request but one opportunity is near Hobby airport and I live north of Jersey Village so that... — read more 

I've read "global industrial conglomerates" in a few articles which would likely be GE or Siemens, who I believe are both looking to expand in O&G. Any others?

Does anyone knows what will happen to the Wireline and perforation, considering that it is a part of the drilling and evaluation department