We need to cut some folks, we all know that, so how about for once we really get rid of those who deserve to be shown the door? How about getting rid of those managers who have no idea how to do their jobs and if you ask them something they have no... — read more 

We all had to sacrifice during downturn, even A VP was demoted and had to park Segway. Trouble times...hang in there.

How is the id–tic management doing over there at Brandt? I have been gone from this place for sometime now and wanted to see if anything has changed? I was one of the lucky ones that left years ago when the first solid company offered me a position... — read more 

any info

I can’t wait for 10am CET on July 28 to come so I can listen to how well those boys are getting on, stories about how well NOV is performing re capital utilization, increased EBITDA, fables of how well the operation in Saudi is going, Closely... — read more 

Is this entity going to survive?

Is the solids control group done with layoffs? I just do my job and hope for the best! There are some useless so called managers.

I put in over 20 years with NOV and lost my job in April. I do not keep in touch with many there as most of them in my age group were also let go after me. I wonder after reading all the post here if there is a case of age discrimination against NOV?... — read more 

Feels like we’re all just waiting for our turn to meet with HR. Nobody has any work, just trying to keep busy until they cut the last person. With nobody hiring right now due to Covid, things are about to get real. Good luck everyone.

You will be cut when your number is drawn.

What's being hit? Is today just for Bammel or are other locations also in danger?

Word is Bammel will be hit tomorrow.

Couple signed by Pete, one signed by that other guy. Nothing of value was lost. Now I can occupy the chintzy acrylic holders with something I actually care about.

Engineering hit for sure Maybe others to

Been quiet lately. Maybe were at the end of the head count reductions?

I have to admit, it just feels like we’re on a sinking ship now, especially up here in ND. Nobody has any work. They call us essential workers and make us come in while the office staff and managers sit at home and get paid, yet we spend our time... — read more 

Anyone recently been offered the Involuntary Early Retirement Program (I.E. Layoff)? Minus insurance?

I have it on good authority that Negotiations are well underway for CaPs. Schlumberger have pulled out leaving The Wang Ho oilfield equipment reverse engineering and port-a-potty supply company (incorporating the Wang Ho artificial mustache emporium)... — read more 

Two words, GET RID. This product line is dragging the business down, that and people working overtime at some plants despite there being no work, how long can that continue?

Was there some lay-offs in NOV Orange ?

https://www1.salary.com/NATIONAL-OILWELL-VARCO-INC-Executive-Salaries.html

Our dear leader Mr. Williams. Oh how I smile and get giddy when I think about your leadership of your people. Oh how grateful I am for all you’ve done dear leaders. Thank you for the gift of this job here at the wonderful NOV. My eyes tear as I write... — read more 

Layoffs have been steady these couple of months. Today everyone in production was told too turn in uniforms By July 7th. Rumors are they are closing the doors, Good riddance i wanna see supervisors flex there nuts up and down the floor now. I also... — read more 

I got a great idea..furlough 10 lads then start a new manager.thats the same manager from montrose who f***ed everything up....& management think were stupid!

I hear there’s about to be a big shakeup within Wellbore. Major consolidations with groups (especially within Tuboscope) and some other business units being dissolved completely. Tuboscope will go through a major restructure and a lot of the smaller... — read more 

Good luck all

Nearly all gone now was 250 people Nov about a dozen,not sorry I’m gone,hycalog was lovely to work for until Nov took over ,all down hill from then,rolls Royce drill bits to cheap rubbish .

Hi guys, I hope you can find some encouragement in these times. I try to look, even at the smaller things like life, family, friends, etc. in times like these. I guess it’s a good sign that folks are not posting as frequently. Getting... — read more 

The only thing keeping NOV afloat is how thick the sh!t is! Once it thins out, down she goes boys. Get out while youre ahead!

O&G is boom-bust cycle is over, period. Just like coal. Don't deny this. Everyone in the job market is learning data analysis or computer science skills. To those young ones, please start to take CS courses or data courses online if you don't want... — read more 

Stick a fork in her, this place is done. Been a good run boys and girls but the writings on the walls. Here in west TX, were out of work. Hearing the Houston plants and Louisiana plants are out too. Inspection has been dead for months. Nobody hear... — read more 

Did you in fact graduate from West Point or are your trying to do what you did with the other companies you previously worked for, and LIE? Does anyone know your secret? You are running an entire plant now; isn't in kinda funny how they bought your... — read more 

It seems as soon as a thread gets a valid point the topic is deleted

It seems as soon as a thread gets a valid point the topic is deleted

Nov is supposed to be an equal opportunity company but it’s not white workers get 7 to 9 dollars an hour more than Hispanic and African workers ...Equal opportunity applies to white workers only and only white.There should be a set scale wages to all... — read more 

Other companies cut management cost and restructure from the top. Only NOV cut employees who actually got the jobs done. Lots of fake five-star reviews of NOV were posted in Glassdoor, but eventually people will find out what is happening and what... — read more 

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