Is there more work for bull hangers / tankees coming? Or is there more being laid off ?
When was the best time to be here?
I haven’t been here long, but I’m already looking for a new job. Obviously I had some bad information when I applied for a job at this company because I thought the situation was much better than it is. Now here on the forum I see someone saying... — read more
Were you able to find new, better jobs?
I had a really awful period after I got laid off from McD because I thought I was safer than I actually was and that I still had time so I didn’t prioritize job hunting on time. I finally got a new, solid job and would love to know where are the... — read more
Who is left in the Houston office?
Anyone? Are there only projects for the Tank people?
How good does McDermott look on the resume?
It’s hard to get to the interview stage, but I’m still trying because my priority is to get out of here. I used to be proud to work here, but now I feel embarrassed to put McDermott on my resume. That name may have been relevant in the past, but I... — read more
If the pandemic hadn't happened...
The impact of the pandemic on business is great, that’s understandable, but I’m not sure if the situation in this company would have been any better if the pandemic hadn’t happened. It was in quite critical condition even before the pandemic. I am... — read more
Lack of enthusiasm
How can I be committed to working in a company where there are no benefits, which has no vision, where only layoffs can be expected and where there is no future without cash injections. There is hardly any motivation. Not sure how you do it, but I... — read more
McDermott issuing new guidance
McD is revising this years budgets and guidance due to delayed contract awards, ongoing projects delayed and increase cost due to COVID.....looks like a repeat of 2019. This is crazy.
Whats wrong in Middle East business?
Middle east used to be successful region but seems set to fail also. Contracts awarded to competitors in Qatar and KSA. No sign of new work. Struggle and slowdown on current projects. Management are disconnected and don't know region, clients or... — read more
How big of a storm is coming?
Is there any mention of layoffs today? Any update? I haven’t heard anything yet except a few rumors, but I believe a real storm is coming. Does anyone know how massive these layoffs could be? I’m really worried because I’m not ready to quit since I... — read more
Getting ready....
Appointment of new in-house Attorney, (long term friend of DD), promotions for some of the "boys", with increased salaries and benefits. The lining of the nests, and legal protections are moving forward. Stand back and watch them get richer, as... — read more
Lots of layoffs next week !
Not to worry. DD gets his tranch of stock options !!!
It was fun
Well. After 18 years. lots of good times and lots of great people. I got the word today that my employment is no longer needed. I wish everyone still at McDermott the best.
Just got a raise.
With all the turmoil in the office I asked to mobilize to borstar to hide out and they approved it. Started early this year. Nearly doubled my take home pay. Seeing is believing. There is hope for us. Being at site makes me realize we have a chance. — read more
Exec out Friday
I heard from an HR upper up that a high level Exec is being let go go Friday. More info tomorrow. I’ll post first thing.
IT to be outsourced globally
I heard from a very senior IT director that all IT will be outsourced from projects to offices by the end of 2021
Chances McDermott wins some work.
Seems like without a new project this will just go away? I haven’t heard of any new projects. Anything going on in the BD world!
Any changes in store for Eldridge location?
What changes are in store for Eldridge location? Brand new building - 20+ stories, 16 year lease - going to be kind of expenisive to maintain what with all the layoffs plus folk working from home. and no new projects.
McDermott Layoffs 2021
Do you think there may be small/medium/large McDermott Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?
CIO laid off today.
The machine will say it’s for a positive reason but the real truth is another cost cutting move and many more starting next week.
What is the layoff package being offered?
Asking for a friend.
Are all your questions answered?
So are all your questions answered and are you ready to believe?
Questions!
One more day to submit questions to DD! Mine: Couldn't some of the bonus money you handed out during Ch 11 been used to keep the meager cost of living raises we had coming?
Supply chain
What happened in supply chain?
Podcasts
So is everyone motivated and enlightened by the management teams podcast. They can now tell us how great they are and how lucky we are.
Insanity
Repetition of same expecting a different outcome-
Anyone have access to this article from Upstream?
https://www.upstreamonline.com/finance/mcdermott-set-to-wield-jobs-axe-as-workload-drops-dramatically/2-1-831980
Huge layoffs next week. Also, another round of Boardroom bonuses.
Some things never change.
Layoffs in June?
I've heard there might be layoffs sometime this month, can anyone confirm this?
Holidays
I heard they are going to go to a 4-10 workweek policy and any holidays on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays wont be paid holidays unless you are at least manager level. A lot of the other engineering companies are doing the same thing.
Q1 Loss Summary
For first quarter, under Chapter-11 bankruptcy protection McDermott reports $1.4 billion loss on $1.9 billion revenues. Latest period did include $884 million impairments on property and equipment and further $94 million on goodwill. Total Tyra... — read more