I hope salary folks are watching the offer Marathon is proposing to hourly people. USW/NOBP CONTRACT UPDATE 2/1/26 Well folks, the situation is definitely not great. Here is the latest: 4yr contract 4%, 3.5%, 3.5%, 4% $2500 signing bonus No COLA... — read more 

I've seen it. You've seen it. Quad. Levi. Etc. Trading and SDP moving in phases to Houston... Executives starting to list their homes in Findlay. Has anyone else been hearing the whispers of moving HQ? I've now heard it from people in a few different... — read more 

Hearing rumors of something big coming 2Q26 - refining specifically, possibly selling refiner(y)ies or a big restructure. Anybody hear anything big?

I’m at a loss. Don’t even know what to say.

In a surprising move, our CEO has appointed a new hotshot CFO with a global business background, replacing a seasoned executive with years of experience at MPC and MPLX. This change could be a response to performance concerns or may signal a... — read more 

Is this going to be an interesting year as it relates to Marathon Oil layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

anyone get notified yet on if you’re getting a grade bump? assuming directors have either approved or are reviewing nominations

EVs in America make up 10 percent of new car sales. In 15 years what does our industry look like? Will they get rid of Galveston bay?

Considering joining

does anyone have the scoop on how CDF placements will impact individual contributors? assuming this won’t affect pay grade and IC’s will simply be categorized based on role and pay grade. seems to be more of a naming exercise.

Who else is “glad to be here”? Has it came to your refinery yet?

Truthful comments solve problems. Businesses who spent time zapping away the truth only cheat themselves. Be open to both negative and positive views.

for individual contributor engineers, rumor is that our managers will be entering recommendations for grade bumps by mid-october and promotions will be occurring in november (not sure if early/mid/late in the month). can anyone confirm or add... — read more 

when do managers/directors start conversations for which engineers should be promoted to the next pay grade? any details on how this process works? i believe promotions are in july/december and the conversations start in may/october. can anyone... — read more 

Rockies buyout??

Tariffs are making it hard for any business to plan ahead. Layoffs and buyouts are now familiar words we hear only at other businesses so far.

Watcha hearing? 10%?

Does anyone know the last day for the fleet in Saint Paul park MN?

How many managers can we cut and still run smoothly? Actually, let me rephrase that - how many LAYERS of managers? How many of them are just meeting-hoppers with barely any direct reports? What exactly is their purpose in the company? Someone, please... — read more 

I know working here can be exhausting. It’s become less rewarding over time, and opportunities for advancement are few and far between. Still, the pay and benefits are decent, there’s at least some investment in the workforce, and if you’re lucky... — read more 

Do just enough to get by. Go above and beyond, and they’ll just milk you dry while pretending it’s "opportunity." Play the game right: put in your hours, collect your check, and save your energy for something that actually matters. Marathon Petroleum... — read more 

Losing some very good people in IT Commercial. Whether it’s leaving the company, or going to another division. Growing nervous about the changes.. are people leaving because of the potential implications of tariffs?? Seems like we’re on a sinking... — read more 

They are the ones who bought some Marathon Oil ( not Marathon Petroleum--yet? ) last year. Now look into the cutbacks and restructuring. What properties are they selling off? Try to see what they are projecting then give your own future guess.

The job is already tough, and my team has been running on fumes for months. Honestly, I can't remember the last time I got home and had even a few minutes to myself before passing out. The real issue is management. They don’t understand half of what... — read more 

Getting laid off from Marathon Petroleum was the biggest blessing in disguise. A year later, I’m making way more money, actually enjoying my work, and not constantly stressed out. It’s crazy how much better life gets when you’re not stuck in a toxic... — read more 

What is going on with the products team in Houston? The VP is tightening the sc--ws doing time checks for all salaried employees at the end of the day like they're hourly employees that clock in and clock out. What is driving this? They're trying to... — read more 

Step 1: Claim victory for any success Step 2: Throw teams under the bus for failures Rinse and repeat.

Oil prices flourish when businesses are doing great. Currently due to the tariff possibilities early gougers already are raising food and merchandise prices. Excitement is in the air for them but not for consumers.

3 crude traders gone in a week

Everyone, please comment your rating (middle box, top right, etc). and your raise/bonus %.

With the ongoing restructuring and the increasing reliance on contractors, is there any rumors of layoffs/terminations in the near future? I’ve noticed that instead of layoffs, there seems to be an increase in hiring.

What are our current months for promotions for individual contributors, e.g., refinery engineers? I know some promotions occur off-cycle in July, but not sure when else....

Bonus target is 121.34% boys and girls. Just remember our friends at Valero and P66 get the actual bonus target for being a middle box, not below target for being average.

What's up with the recent updates to supervisor/manager titles? Supervisors are now managers, managers are now directors, all while maintaining the same pay grade? Check titles on Workday for proof as they are not reflected yet on Outlook/Teams.

With the big red M being obsessed with “increasing shareholder value “ this seems like an obvious move. It’s the easiest way to cut costs. It’s been nearly five years since the Covid purge.

Canada ships 40%+ of the oil US receives. A tariff of 25% is huge.

Appears total shut down by end of quarter. Houston , Texas is a bell weather for refinery news yet no one seems to be awake at other oil and gas facilities or trying to follow what is happening or even inquire why.

Now that Trump is back.. you think MPC will Ditch the DEI? Or do you think our leaders really believe in that BS. Of course they don't, and will be funny to see them reverting.