I keep seeing people say they’re ready to walk, and I don’t get how that’s supposed to work right now. Jobs aren’t exactly everywhere, and quitting without something lined up sounds risky. I’ve picked up a whole new set of skills and still can’t find a place to apply them. A lot of the talk about leaving comes across as venting, not something most people can actually pull off.
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AI team attrition is WILD. Every one of them has quit "up" though with new jobs, higher pay, remote options, and better leadership (easy on that one).
@aw It's funny to see these Hess people bring over complete junk and try to convince anyone that it was innovative when it's 10 years behind. Same sh!t different company.
https://genius.com/Steve-miller-band-take-the-money-and-run-lyrics
don’t worry! the potent blend of MS copilot and hiring developers for bottom dollar in india will surely lead to an amazing outcome for the future of chevron ai!
@bp - yes, bull$hit is bull$hit in corporate america. No matter the company, no matter the industry, the corporate koolaid is all the same. Visibility is always the key to movement upwards. Let alone not everything is actually greener on the outside. Definitely take a close look at all variables if choosing to leave. While the "crab in a bucket" theory can be strong at CVX, yet also realize that just sitting around and collecting the maximum amount of $$$ for least amount of work is always a goal.
@aw It’s baffling that for all the talk of AI, Chevron still doesn’t seem to care to keep the good AI talent.
If you plan to quit for another job (not retirement) make sure that you spent enough time to think about why you want to leave. The grass is really not much greener on the other side. I resigned and moved to another industry, currently working for one of the largest players in the industry…and bullsh-t is bullsh-t. The pay is little better and work is little more intense and satisfying but politics, games, turf wars, leadership nonsense, etc are all same.
props to the data science AI/ML crowd. 50% attrition over the past couple of years, not due to layoffs, but due to them just going out and finding something better.
LC really sc--wed the pooch with that one.
This has more to do with human psychology than the job market. Research shows that people are terrible at quitting bad situations, and often stay in them far too long. Change is scary and hard. Add in the financial ramifications…there are a lot of illogical, yet understandable, reasons people don’t leave. And thus, people end up staying until they’re so miserable they can’t bear it, rather than leaving when you first start feel unhappy and should probably leave. I think we’re in the early stages of people realizing the Lee is no light at the end of this tunnel, but not fully miserable enough to go. Just wait - unpaid attrition is one of the objectives here, and we’ll see the departures through 2026.
And the irony for Chevron is the most talented people are the first to go, since they have the most options - which to my eyes were already witnessing.
I will be leaving sometime in 2026. While it’s been mostly good it is no longer a place or culture for me. I do not have a job yet. The market is bad, but I can’t see myself remaining in a place that no longer values its employees. I am not happy here anymore. The open floor “hot desk” work environment 4 days a week , doing more work to make up for deep staff reductions in 2025 and the new performance management PMP to make goals more difficult to achieve is the icing on the cake. If you are not happy have a plan. Continue looking. Getting a job while you have a job is always better. Find an employer who will invest in you. It may be a reduction in salary, but healthier.
If someone is unhappy with their job, they should work, learn and apply for jobs. If you quit and look for a job you will more than likely be offered less. Also, when you tell a prospective employer you quit without a job that is a red flag. They will know you are willing to quit without a job in the future if you are not happy.
In my opinion, Chevron is an easy place to work and I have worked at several companies over my career.