There is a long list of Aramco's failed investments over the years. Let's start with Chemicals: Sadara, Petro Rabigh, Rapid and there are more coming. Wall Street research suggests that Aramco will be lucky to get their money back from these over 20... — read more 

I’m considering applying to Aramco job postings but now second-guessing myself. Aramco consistently advertises an array of job opportunities, painting an attractive picture of growth and career advancement. Yet, why should anyone apply when its... — read more 

I would appreciate hearing from agency workers who are contracted by Aramco. Our agency started supporting the company late August and it has been an unpleasant experience. Our director who has no experience in our field beyond Aramco is extremely... — read more 

Many of those who have been laid off are clearly unhappy. The way HR does the exit process is not appropriate and actually violate KSA labor law, resulting in some ongoing lawsuits. Those who remain are anxious and rapidly losing their trust on... — read more 

It is a reasonable assumption that it will happen next year. But do we know anything for a fact? I hate this job, but I also still badly need it.

I’ve had enough. The problem is that the job market back home is really bad.

With oil prices on a massive downward path, the company continues to cull expats, the future looks bleak. A taste of things to come: Repat payments…gone EAP…gone SAIP…record low E or M rating and July increment 0-1% if you’re lucky. Utility bills... — read more 

With Aramco for almost two years. More than enough. Nothing here is as advertised. I’m not naive, but I didn’t expect it to be this bad. My experience has been more like being in a forced labor camp than anything else. No pay is worth this level of... — read more 

According to management there are large structural plans in motion to spilt up the upstream business. A separate gas business will be created, those in the wrong place will be let go. Expats 55+ and those remaining on US payrolls are top of list... — read more 

I know why those of us who've been here for a while are staying here, but I don't get the newcomers. What's attracting people when this place has lost every advantage or incentive it might have offered once upon a time? How desperate are people these... — read more 

Yes it's happening. Expats to have their allowances cut by 50%. Just heard from HR. Happy Christmas

Any top tips on dealing with colleagues and managers who constantly lie to your face. And then when questioned ignore those facts as if they never happened. How do you reconcile this kind of behaviour with a workplace that doesn’t lead to toxicity... — read more 

I’m posting this to share my experience working at Saudi Aramco and to warn anyone considering a job there. If you're looking for a healthy work environment, respect, and growth opportunities, this is not the place for you. Unrealistic... — read more 

Hello, Seems NEOM is trying to poach some of us but from the reviews and other staff opinions, it’s worse than Aramco? What say you all? Do we have souls left to sell or do we sink with this ship?

Hearing again that the expensive westerners and sometimes truly and only experienced personnel left are still being let go. Seeing the classified ads list for furniture and automobiles grow longer. However, I haven’t heard any names (western names). ... — read more 

Some say Aramco Digital is being hived off to the PIF, the love in at LEAP worked. Congrats to the CEO, a great salesman. One wonders who else will jump ship from DT?

Management actively have told me to ensure a project I am delivering fails. This is so a certain team lose face, which then makes another other director look like the messiah. Nobody seems to care about the $15m this will blow into the ether... — read more 

We've discussed the bad (and abusive) Aramco management, but we have barely touched on the deep seeded corruption. We have discussed the PR Manager single sourcing a website from an expat.....and our suggesting both made a little extra cash at... — read more 

I feel like I can now speak up about our experience at Aramco. I worked for an agency that was recently replaced by another. We came on board during the IPO. We were kept because the department director became extremely dependent on us and by... — read more 

Every Western Expat , Senior Aramco Executive and Saudi Prince knows how to save this company and knows what I am going to write. The Saudi Crown Prince needs to do a stock buy back and fire 80% of the Saudi Aramco workforce 95% of it's Saudi Aramco... — read more 

Apparently Aramco is trying to buy this site. Would explain why posts are being removed.

What’s the point of engaging here when admin have recently taken down so many posts? Shame.

Company grow 3 times since 2010, layoffs reach less than 5% of expat force however 25% of western expat force, those remaining received the message and are ready to quit and leave in their terms and in some cases, became runners. Dont be surprise if... — read more 

It makes economic sense to clear out as many expatriates as possible, before year-end 2024. It takes about 90 days to process out, which means the months of September and October. Going to work will be stressful, for the time being, as you will never... — read more 

Downstream and upstream has laid people off. Roughly 800 people in total amongst most business lines. You will notice McKinsey types around. This is why.

Rough week with all the layoffs! The criteria for the layoff seems, on the surface, to be egalitarian: poor performers, check! But, high grade code? Near pension age? Employees with many kids? Seems to be more like a cost cutting exercise (the... — read more 

Here’s a candid look at a day in the life of Aramco middle management… They roll in whenever they feel like it, oozing arrogance as they strut through the office to make sure you were there on time. First stop? Your desk. The supervisor asks what... — read more 

The chatter amongst us common people is that the thobes are watching these threads with great interest.

If you’re considering a move to the Aramco compound, here’s a heads-up on what you might be in for. Living here isn’t the glamorous experience some might expect: One of the most unpleasant aspects is the constant smell of gas. It’s everywhere, and... — read more 

Despite being the world’s biggest oil company, Saudi Aramco can’t get listed on the NYSE or LSE, and here’s why: Aramco keeps a lot of info under wraps. They don’t share enough about their finances or operations, which makes it tough to meet the... — read more 

I’ve been at Saudi Aramco for over two years, and I feel compelled to share my experience for anyone considering a move here. First, let me say that the reputation of Aramco as the world's largest oil company with unparalleled resources is not the... — read more 

I must spend a day a week writing this garbage. I have never seen this practice in ANY other company. Who thought it a good idea to run an organization based on Facebook like updates and verbose word templates sent up layers up to management. It’s a... — read more 

Completely based on my impressions, no actual information, it seems to me that the company is going through some major changes. I expect more of us will be affected. I may be entirely wrong. I like my job here, and I wouldn’t want to lose it, at... — read more 

Or can we expect more layoffs throughout the week?

Just received news. Two of my former colleagues just got laid off. Is it 2020 all over again?

The only departments that matter are the ones that help get the product to customers. All these made up departments in Dhahran are purely in existence because the Kingdom wants low unemployment numbers. Aramco is massive because it is operating the... — read more 

Word at the core is that there was a runner recently who was getting millions from his management in Public Affairs for some reputation app he owned. He fled the country when it was reported. Talk about corruption. We can probably be guaranteed that... — read more 

Aramco is still hiring a few high GC expats. The idea is to put them into key positions so they can help the incompetent local management make decisions or push initiatives through. The problem is that these new hires usually lack the political... — read more 

Silently and slow but deadly if you are not prepared.

Full disclosure, I have two kids in the schools on camp. My general view is the schools try their best. The teachers are enthusiastic and the facilities are pretty good. It’s US curriculum and I would say great for young kids who are less academic... — read more