I understand why they lie to us, but why they lie to themselves that everything that is wrong in this company is the fault of the employees, it is not clear to me at all. I don't feel guilty if the sales aren't as big as they planned, they should... — read more 

Some are already mentioning Greengate. I don’t think so, but I’d love to hear their arguments.

What's your prediction as it relates to the possiblity of National Oilwell Varco layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

The number of managers at NOV is incredible. Pretty much all of them are overpaid. Since they don’t seem to be particularly efficient, the question is do we need all these managers? I try to imagine what NOV would look like with far fewer... — read more 

It might make sense to get some value out of the existing business, which is going nowhere anytime soon. I suppose the management team needs to be bold and acknowledge that they have taken the company as far as it can go. Unless a new team comes in... — read more 

Think of NOV as just a rate of exchange. You get dough in return for doing bare minimum easy money. If you don't like the exchange rate NOV provide the answer is go somewhere else!

Too many complainers here who should focus their energy on working harder instead of complaining so much about things they can do nothing about. Stop doing your bare minimum and start taking some pride in your work and maybe, just maybe, you'll see... — read more 

What do people think? When I see other oilfield companies doing well, I cannot but draw that conclusion. But I am happy to listen to alternative views. I am really annoyed.

I heard they are using Indians and hiring H1B workers to replace those citizens who were layed off last year at Air Center. It is hard to believe they would actually do this.

NOV Gateshead has won the Green Apple Award, an internationally respected award given for improving the environment in the area. It is to be collected at a ceremony in London this month. NOV's thanks for the effort that has gone into changing the... — read more 

Sure could use one of those old morning kickball tournament chants for motivation. Not because we need it but just to watch another cringe worthy performance by the galleria guardsman himself is great entertainment. That kind of stuff makes people... — read more 

Mario kart coming to gateshead. Its said it will be more successful than NOV

American companies with 100 employees or more will have to be vacinated against Covid or risk losing their job. Coming soon to a NOV site near you!

Last week was bad especially, I don’t remember ever having a bigger workload in my entire career. Is there no limit when it comes to overloading employees who are still here? I'm not planning to work anymore to make certain rich people become even... — read more 

Serious question from a shareholder with 5000 shares, how much longer can NOV last without an injection of cash ? How much cash has NOV got left or how much more credit does it have ?

It does not make any sense.

No need for them anymore. 1-2 people are leaving every week.

Has anyone heard of any upcoming layoffs at Tuboscope after the quarterly numbers were released today?

Earnings are reported 10/26. Anyone think NOV will finally report a profit after 7 straight years of losses?

If I didn’t work at NOV and got an impression of the company by reading these posts only, I would say that everyone here is a hard worker. C'mon... I believe most of the people I work with have never worked anywhere less than at NOV. There are... — read more 

time to sell the cars, the boats, the giant houses, and move back home with mommy. 3rd quarter was the last free ride for you. Norway and uk will be all thats left to handle the controls work. they are about to ship your daddy back to canada too! — read more 

I have been with NOV for many years. When I started with the company. We were the best at what we did. Now it's just a joke. I have been telling everyone in my group to get out while they can. Management doesn't know what they are doing. I am just... — read more 

I don’t think I’ve ever been more indifferent than I am now when it comes to rumors about layoffs. Morale has never been worse and it is noticeable that a lot of people would like to get a package and go somewhere else.

Are we too big to fail or are we too big for our boots?

Catalogue for potential buyers

How is Nov merpro and the Merpro testing services still going . Morale is terrible supervisors and management are useless ..a certain supervisor is not even qualified as high as some of workers but yet gets the pay ...its shocking

If NOV continues to treat older employees with skills and experience in this way, the question is who will teach new employees in the future who come in with ever-increasing knowledge gaps. It seems that NOV is not even thinking about it? If I... — read more 

Could not help noticing Weatherford stock going up. They were supposed to be bankrupt. But NOV stock is in the doldrums! Something is seriously wrong here. Is the Board blind?

Heard the 3rd quarter was the final straw. By the end of the year bammel may not exist. Service will be gutted and spread around. Controls group wont exist unless your Norwegian or from uk. The remaining service techs will be dispatched from tess... — read more 

The morale at Tuboscope is just non-existent. What has happened to this place? Nobody even tries anymore, it’s. Just turned into a cesspool of gossip and water cooler chatter. Even management walks around dazed and confused. About time to jump on... — read more 

What are your thoughts on the extensive use of the term “Global Family” in NOV? Personally, I strongly disagree with it and never hear anyone outside “leadership” and marketing use it. This is an interesting article I found in Forbes and I found... — read more 

So we await the the Third Quarter results. The book of endless excuses is once again dusted down. Ok my book is open. I say $750M in the red. Majority stock write down, relocation and pay offs Discuss

I suppose management in Houston will be fine. I am wondering how to bring about changes in this company. Can we as employees do anything? I really struggle looking at the BS at the Board. Accountability? Seriously?

How much did ya'll get? My guess is its nowhere near matching inflation. Most of NOV employees havent had a raise since 2014 and do you know how much of raise you would need today to just not be poorer than you were then? 17%.

So we got no raises. The salary staff all got raises and if you are in service you got a $10 a hour raise. Wow

How you lasted this long is a mystery to all of us. Time to sell that house and get a job and life your qualified for. I hear geek squad is hiring and apartments are cheap.

Management couldn't give a damn about bullying or excluding behaviour. As long an NCR are closed within target, the effect of such behaviour on the mental health of the victim can be ignored. The root cause is never investigated and appropriate... — read more 

I heard some of the office people got raises. Such a slap in the face to the shop people. Some of which have not had raises in 7 years or so. Management wonders why morale sucks and people are leaving. Well there you go genius!