What happened in Martinez that got all the top brass fired? Saw the changing of the guard email.
Bonus Calcs
Let's hear some opinions. What's the bonus % of target going to be this year?
Are we moving?
With recent org changes, are we beefing up the Houston office????? Let’s do this!
Marathon Oil Layoffs 2024
If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be Marathon Oil layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Mike preparing for retirement?
With the recent restructuring of the leadership team is Mike setting himself up to retire?
Anyone else hear anything about the stance on THC testing changing?
I have heard 2x now that this is coming. Once from a very reliable source and another time from a branch on the grape vine. I'm guessing that if it is changing it is due to the new AB 2188 in California.
How many got laid off right before Christmas?
It is cruel to lay off people at this time of the year.
Martinez explosion
https://www.kqed.org/news/11968786/recent-fires-at-marathons-martinez-refinery-spark-major-safety-concerns How many people have to get hurt or die for company leaders to get serious? Our leaders do nothing but shift blame. tell us to do better... — read more
Paychecks?
How does one fail to pay its employees? Cmon man.
Spp fleet going away
Spp mn fleet cut to 4 days a week. Does this look like next fleet to.go.away?
LTI Nomination Program for grade 11-13
Grade 11-13 are now eligible for an extra LTI bonus for “nominated” employees but the program is limited to 15% of eligible employees. Nominees for the program must be supported by the ELT.
Something’s up
And it don’t pass the smell test.
Marathon Stock
Remember that one time last year when the company said they're going to limit purchases of Marathon stock to 25% in our 401K - for our "protection"? Notice that limit didn't apply to the C-Suite and their stock based compensation, while we break... — read more
It’s happening
Rumors swirling that October will bring another round of company wide layoffs.
Contractors
What’s the deal with HCL & Capspire? Is the end near???
Findlay
Is Marathon leaving Findlay?
How the West was done (in)
Rumors that MPC is looking to dump West assets.
Remote Work
I've heard of a few more people being allowed 100% remote work. I know the details of a couple of them. What's the secret to getting leadership to grant full time remote?
Another proud Marathon moment
In Galveston....its 2023, people still losing their lives working for an irresponsible company.
Marathon changing stance on weed?
Rumors going around that beginning on January 1st 2024, they will begin allowing the use of mari--ana where it's legal (on your own time obviously). Anyone else hear this?
Engineers Keep It Going
As an engineer, I may be biased, but we seem to be the only group capable of running this place. I’m happy to see more and more engineers taking management positions since the most successful/profitable groups are run by us. My only issue is that are... — read more
Move or stay?
I started at MPC about 2 years ago at a legacy MPC site. I’ve been asked if I’d like to relocate to a legacy Andeavor site. I’ve heard that pay increases and progression opportunities are better in legacy Andeavor groups. I don’t understand how this... — read more
Is this our airplane?
Just trying to track it. Tail Sign: N550MC Location: https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N550MC Lookup: https://www.google.com/search?q=N550MC+Marathon+Oil
Bonus and Raise 2023
Grade / Box / Bonus / Raise. Should start coming out today. Post what you got.
Salary midpoints only moved 2%. :(
Based on the HR discussion that we had today, it looks like another stingy raise is in store. Why is leadership surprised by the attrition rate, especially around April.
Layoff Speculation in 2023
Does anyone else get the feeling there will be layoffs in 2023? Hearing about Google, Microsoft and others sparks thoughts. I suppose it depends on the department.
Will Kenai be changing hands soon?
Hilcorp/Harvest took Belle Chasse and is developing a small gas processing plant in Deadhorse. now that lower 48 cracks are all good, how long before it returns for kenai?
MPLX is Legendary
MPLX is an amazing company to work for I just wish they would have more flavors of coffee in the office and wish they didn’t water down their soap to save money. MPLX to the moon 🚀
Pay Grades
Can anyone shed some light on pay grades at Marathon Petroleum? What pay grade is entry level? What pay grade is an experienced employee with 10-15 years of experience. Thanks!
Year end bonus for 98% of employees
CEO announced a one time $5,000 year end bonus for 98% of the employees that are below grade 15. Nice gesture but its probably because they are going to cheap out on raises AGAIN. Hard to take anything they do at face value, always a seed of doubt... — read more
Exxon Mobil Raises
"The Irving, TX-based oil giant is raising salaries by an average of 9%, Bloomberg reported. Furthermore, employees who have been promoted will receive an additional 5% increase. Exxon Mobil is also giving restricted stock options to 14,000 employees... — read more
Raises for engineers
Human resources has issued a notice. Engineering employees in grades 10 to 13 have been given raises effective November 28th. Document states the following: "HR and Compensation continually evaluate jobs throughout MPC to ensure they are aligned... — read more
MPLX / Pipeline Raises
Who has details? Post em.
Marathon Oil Layoffs 2023
If the economy turns around, do you anticipate any Marathon Oil layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
No more high hopes
It took me a long time to understand that this place will not change for the better. The whole time I hoped that some improvement would happen. Now I'm just wondering what will happen next to make things worse for good employees here...
Bull$hi
Just when I thought maybe it'll get better. Nope, here comes the donkey sc----g! Thank you MPC! For giving all new hires and folks under 5 years an extra week of vacation. In the meantime everyone that has 5 years plus SC----G! Guess we shouldn't... — read more
Marathon Sucks Donkey Ba--s
It’s a paycheck and that’s it. Thanks
Stuck in the past
In most things, this company is stuck in the past. I wonder why that is? Is the reason that there is no vision? Is the reason that the leadership considers changes for the better too risky?
WFH
When is marathon going to give in and let us work from home more than once a week?