Thread regarding Chevron Corp. layoffs

Don't resent Chevron. As a retiree looking back, way more plusses than deltas. As an opportunity I would tell you in a heartbeat that the biggest disappointment would be around the high-level corruption in some BUs.

I dont resent CVX. I also dont respect the company for its intelligence. CVX is a middle of road company that, fortunately, have decided that debt and dividends are most important than anything else, including employees. The culture now is group-think and nothing gets done.

I never resented Chevron in my 28 years working there. Except maybe the few days after the company announcement of annual bonuses and salary adjustment. That’s when I most often felt resentment.

This was obviously written by chatgpt

@2fci: Good point, next time I go out for beers with the board of directors….WTF….

I understand that you are expressing frustration with the culture and management at Chevron. It's important for employees to have a voice and to raise their concerns. It's also important for companies to listen to their employees and take action to address any issues that may be impacting the work environment. If you feel that the HR department or management is not responsive to your concerns, you may want to consider speaking to the board of directors or seeking outside assistance to address the situation. Ultimately, creating a positive work environment benefits both the employees and the company, and it's important for all parties to work together. Capich?

@2efc: good to see you that you understand and appreciate the pun and play on words! chevron hasn’t completely melted all brain cells of it’s drone employees…

If you resent Chevron go find another job. Problem solved. Buh-Bye!

@1cms, That's something how you (in typical ignorant, incompetent chevroid style) lazily copied and pasted the same post in the global town hall thread, and accuse others of the same - priceless!

@1nwo: spoken like a true Chevron “leader”. i like how you (in typical CVX-manager style) lazily copied and pasted the same post in the global town hall thread. do you really think we are that ignorant? Thank you for demonstrating the very toxicity we speak of having in the walls of chevron. Thank you for demonstrating the very laziness that we have in leadership and management here in chevron. The internet needs to see the cesspool swamp of a culture that employees have to endure here. Why would we involve HR or a manager in these concerns when they are the very root cause of it all? something’s got to change. yes there’s a lot of griping on these threads but there’s also way too much common themes to ignore. an independent assessment needs to be conducted by the board of directors…there’s too much similar frustration and hopeless going around. We deserve better.

@1nwo: Do you even believe the bull$hit that comes out of your mouth? … discuss with my HR manager… LOL!

It's important for companies to have a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. It's understandable that some people may have different experiences and perspectives about their workplace, but it's important to approach these concerns with respect and professionalism. If you have specific concerns about your work environment, it may be helpful to raise these with your HR department or a manager in order to address them and find a resolution.

OP sounds just like the script HR hands out to all its BU reps. A lot of true statements that have no basis or reality in Chevron. Chevron is an oligarchy where only the favored succeed. The rest of you peons should be glad you have a job, and instead of complaining should be reciting OP's HR drivel in the cafe and coffee bars as if you were living in Orwell's 1984.

There is a class system at Chevron. There is an opaque “hi pot” system. If you can get pulled into this (don’t know how) then life is all strawberries and roses.

The other 90% are left with middling careers, which is no problem if only it could be explained to us why we failed the “hi pot” test.

My resentment started when I realized, many years to late, that Chevron never was a meritocracy, and especially since MW took over. I turned down many outside roles over the years that would have brought me a promotion on the silly belief that Chevron’s career development plan process (CDP) and PDC’s would eventually place me in the roles I identified. It’s all a charade. Getting told you need certain experience (which I had) for a role only to see a colleague being placed in that role without an iota of experience but ticked a D&I bucket finally left me disillusioned enough to quit. For If you are an early- to mid- career employee and fell stuck then my advice is to start looking. By holding out on a mistaken belief CVX will do right by you may leave you unhappy and resentful.

The whole agile thing was a huge mistake because it pulled down long standing Chevron way practices like a focus on professional development within unofficial communities of practice and other behaviors that allowed people to feel part of something bigger than just short-term profit. Obviously Sr. Management needs to focus on shareholder value, but if that becomes the only focus across the whole workforce then it should come as not surprise that resentment grows at the large pay inequalities. It is a lot easier to be happy with lower short-term compensation if you feel like you are learning, growing, and receiving recognition within a supportive community and a lot easier to fall into a cycle of resentment if trapped with myopic business teams isolated from personal growth opportunities.

Well said!! The level of toxicity in Chevron over the last few years has gotten to be extremely unhealthy - for the company and for its people. Just look at all of these posts on this site from current and former employees. Look at the quiet quitting all throughout the company. The toxicity is a direct function of poor leadership and management stemming from backstabbing politics, personal agendas, we-ponized “feedback”, cronyism and nepotism, favoritism, and over prioritizing D&I. The toxicity levels are not the same everywhere, but it exists in some form throughout. Some functions are more detrimental than others. Finance, P/SCM, and HR come to mind immediately. Again, the toxicity is a correlation of those functional leadership teams. I’m curious what others think are the most toxic functions in the walls of CVX and why it is that way? What needs to happen for this culture to change for the positive?

Same here. I left Chevron and really regret it. The grass is NOT greener and is in fact pretty dang yellow and even brown out here! Enjoy the Chevron gravy grain while it lasts.

Former employee here who resented chevron - my advice is to just quit and find a new job.

I did this, and while I’m VERY glad I left Chevron, I do see now that Chevron wasn’t as bad as I thought especially in comparison to peers. It is really easy to get caught up in a negativity cycle when you’re working there, and gaining the outside perspective was helpful.

I completely agree. Employee resentment can have a significant impact on the overall productivity and success of an organization. Addressing this issue should be a top priority for employers as it can lead to a toxic work environment, reduce employee morale and satisfaction, and even lead to high turnover rates.

Creating a supportive work environment that values and appreciates employees is essential in preventing and reducing employee resentment. Employers should regularly communicate with their employees, listen to their concerns, and address any issues promptly. Providing fair compensation and benefits, offering opportunities for growth and development, and recognizing employee achievements can all help to create a positive work culture and foster a sense of loyalty and commitment among employees.

In summary, preventing and managing employee resentment requires proactive effort and commitment from employers. By creating a positive work environment and addressing the root causes of resentment, employers can build a successful and profitable business while promoting employee satisfaction and engagement.

The OP sounds like ChatGPT

I resent! And my payback is staying and staying and staying!

Sounds like folks up in here be resenting the resenters!

Have you ever considered finding another job? Or is this just another case of always someone else's fault.

OP, you should be either standing up in the room or chime in on Teams to express your views at the TH. gripping here serves no cause.