Hopefully if WB comes and buys the company, he will realize we do not need all these unnecessary layers of overpaid management. It adds so much unnecessary red tape when trying to get anything done.

The below is from a Bloomberg artice. I would think if it happens we will see slower drilling in the Permian, and tie that in with the recent offshore lease sale cancellation and things are going to get interesting in our industy. The Biden... — read more 

Now a good time to leave oxy with other companies hiring?

I am so frustrated by your average id--t in this country calling Carbon Dioxide air pollution. It is not air pollution like the particulates, NOx, and Sox, etc. There needs to be some education done on greenhouse gasses versus nasty air that causes... — read more 

Does this pi-s anyone else off when you see employees working for an oil and gas company driving Tesla’s in the parking garage? I think management should look at these employees as top of the list for the next layoff since clearly they don’t support... — read more 

There are many who think that those who show up at the office every day will have greater job security if, that is, when cuts occur. Really? What are the arguments?

Will BH buy Oxy? What would change for us?

Anyone know if HR is working on a supplement to women's reproductive medical care benefits and associated travel costs due to the Supreme Court decision today? I don’t see how any company can ignore this. Companies don’t have to take sides but have... — read more 

The problem with double workload is mostly in prioritizing work and all you need to do is set priorities better - sounds like a very good and simple advice. However, I don't know how it is with you, but with my manager everything is urgent? In... — read more 

Management has been taking advantage of us by doubling our workload when their own workload hasn’t changed at all. Months ago, I started trimming back the hours I actually work, even on days that I am “in” the office. Having LOOOONG coffee break... — read more 

Just want to send a note for anyone who is not already aware, do not use Reply All in Outlook.

Any possibility of an inflation raise?

Do you feel secure about your job?

Is Accounting the only department that gets to tryout the Balanced Workplace Plus Program?

Saw an article today that said U.S. oil producers are doling out billions to shareholders. I think Oxy is unique in they aren’t sending much of the windfall profits to shareholders. Debt or no debt, more needs to go to the shareholders.

Wanted to hear feedback on your experience with the new STEP program. Has it benefited you in some way? Are the purposes clear to you? It is better than previous programs?

Heard today Tesla wants work from home employees back in the office. The alternative is to not work there. If this becomes a trend you might expect oil companies to adopt this policy within the next few years.

Just wanted to bring it to notice that Oxy ticker has crossed 70 today! That’s about 600-700% increase if you had faith in it to buy at lowest point in 2020. If you had got Apple or CVX at the same time frame the gain would have been 150% & 200%... — read more 

Are we just going to continue not masking and going to the office when covid cases are skyrocketing? Seems like a huge liability for the company with all the old people that work at oxy.

I still haven’t figured out what are the specific criteria that employees are supposed to satisfy in order to be promoted. I tried to work as much as possible, I tried to be more visible, I tried to let the manager know that I'm looking to get... — read more 

Is it okay to bring our own fluffy comfortable chairs to the office? I know some old timers here will immediately jump on this thread and spew their venomous comments. I mean if you are allowed choices of clothing then why not seating? I dare you to... — read more 

With the past GOM lease sale in court and the next two cancelled I am a little worried with what the future holds for GOM exploration. It has been a nice ride for my career, but to me it looks pretty bad right now for the near future. I guess for now... — read more 

It's a pleasure to help a young employee who is willing to work and learn and whose mistakes affect me too. However, sometimes I am way too tired for it. Do you fix your coworker's mistakes when covering their work?

You people in oil companies are very fortunate to have a business tied to high commodity prices (at the moment). Many of your friends in other businesses will lose their jobs later in 2022 as the recession hits. But don’t think that you will be... — read more 

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-recently-160553104.html So why are we going into the office again? Oh right, company “culture” and “collaboration”

It seems like the Oxy dividend did not go up. Is that correct? They made all of this money last quarter and they are not giving it back to the shareholders. That stinks. Sure they are doing buybacks but it isn’t as good as a higher dividend. — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/berkshire-buys-more-occidental-shares-042631213.html

By backing up the truck and buying a sh*tload of shares in the smarter company…

There is a simple solution. Those that want to work from home all week let them. With that comes a 30% pay cut. I know people who would do it in a second. Those that want to come in 2-3 days a 20% pay cut, and those that want to come in all the time... — read more 

Free advice from an old-timer to some of the younger employees who I see making the same mistake daily. They want to prove themselves so they keep doing their jobs and the jobs of two other people combined. Listen to me, the days when that mattered... — read more 

It seems that the optimal number of days in the office is four days and not three. Better get geared up for an extra day in the office.

We have so many non-performers that whine and have figured out the system to stay employed. It really sucks the life out of the ones that do perform. So much time and effort is put into trying to make them better and they just go back to their old... — read more 

I have nothing against the company hiring someone who is underqualified for the position. However, the problem is that the management then expects that all the mistakes of such a new employee will be corrected by those who are naive enough to agree... — read more 

Why does Oxy always announce their earning so late? It isn’t until mid May. It would be better to just get it out good or bad. This quarter earning are great but like in previous quarters they are always diluted by covid, the fed insanity, and the... — read more 

Anyone been looking for fully remote jobs lately?

Are there any thoughts given by Oxy for reservable nap pods in Greenway and Woodlands? It will be a great idea and increase productivity.

What’s the average raise for a salary grade promotion?

I wanted a promotion - until I got promoted. I should have inquired a little better whether it’s really worth getting a promotion. In my case, the promotion was accompanied by a raise that's much lower than I expected, but it brought me an... — read more 

Anyone looking at Linkedin lately? All I see are promotions, promotions and more promotions at OXY. Some staff getting a double bump which was as rare as hens teeth back in the day. Looks to me that OXY is putting effort into retaining staff and... — read more 

I read the below from an article about Buffet and his recent Oxy and Chevron stock purchases. I wonder if he knows something we all don't know. Would there ever be a chance Chevron acquired Oxy? I am glad we all still have jobs at Oxy, but man it was... — read more