All the changes, polaris, d&S, nsi rule for nre - everything is so tiring…
8 replies (most recent on top)
@OP 2027: The Year We Finally Slow Down 🐢
Polaris is coming, and AEST too, Infra 2.0 has more changes for you!
The headcount gets smaller, the workload gets wide, Five jobs per person, with nowhere to hide.
They promised efficiency, they promised less stress, Then scheduled a meeting to discuss the mess.
They cut all the people, but doubled the goals, Then wondered why everyone stopped answering polls.
So here's to the year when we'll finally relax...
Right after they outsource the chairs and the snacks!
I agree 100%, all signs point to a slower pace in ‘27, which I am happy to see. Leaving early used to be no big deal. I can’t wait for things to return to normal. Lets keep hoping for the best and looking to the future.
In comes AEST
Yep with infra 2.0 and apps 2.0 it’s gonna be a LOT more consolidation…look for NSI quotas to rise even though HR has continued telling the lie that it’s “not a headcount reduction strategy”
Polaris goes live in 2027, thats when most of the change will be felt by the orgs.
Darn, how much more can you squeeze ? Average employee at Spring carries workload of x5 folks more or less. Does CEO and executives carry the same workload ?
It is better to be a stockholder than an employee.
ExxonMobil raises its 2030 Plan – transformation delivering higher earnings, stronger cash flow, and greater returns
Increases of $5 billion in earnings and cash flow growth at constant prices and margins vs. prior plan with no capital spending increase1.
Cumulative structural cost savings plan increased by $2 billion, now $20 billion vs. 2019.
All 2030 corporate GHG emissions intensity plans now expected to be achieved in 2026.
SPRING, Texas – December 9, 2025 – ExxonMobil today updated its Corporate Plan through 2030. The Plan’s increased earnings and cash flow outlook reflects stronger contributions from advantaged assets, a more profitable business mix, and lower operating costs; all driven by the company’s unique set of durable competitive advantages and its successful multi-year transformation.
“Several years ago, when we began to transform this company, we did so with one objective: to fully unlock our competitive advantages. Today, our transformation is driving industry-leading results,” said Darren Woods, ExxonMobil chairman and CEO.
“With our updated Plan, we’re extending that leadership position. By 2030, we now expect $25 billion in earnings growth and $35 billion in cash flow growth vs. 2024 on the same constant price and margin basis.1
We expect to do it with no increase in capital, while generating a return on capital employed of more than 17%.
We’re also beating our 2030 emission-reduction plans across the portfolio. We’ve already achieved our plans for reducing GHG and flaring intensity and expect to reach our planned 2030 methane intensity reductions next year.
“As I’ve said many times, ExxonMobil is not defined by our products but by our capabilities. Our transformation helps ensure that in any future market environment, and for decades to come, ExxonMobil will have an important role and deliver substantial shareholder value.”
https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/news/news-releases/2025/1209-exxonmobil-raises-2030-plan-transformation#Upstream
While I appreciate the optimism, I'm quite sure DW is pressing his team to accelerate everything on that list. Big push to finish system projects quicker, accelerate headcount reductions, and more outsourcing.
Prepare to be even more tired in 2027, or vote with your feet and move on to greener pastures.