In most cases, management is completely incompetent. Someone said it well, the more they try to fix things, the worse they get. I used to really like working here but now I am counting down the days until retirement and I am glad that I will not be... — read more 

No surprises here. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Huge-Dividend-Cripples-Worlds-Largest-Oil-Company.html

How is KSA for internal travel, sightseeing and camping? Is it safe to move about freely and enjoy the culture, sights and locals personalities of KSA? Would you feel comfortable doing such with your wife and children?

Anyone can be a good engineer, accountant, IT Guru but you also need to know how to be a politician. Otherwise, you will struggle personally and professionally. If you boss is an a$%, guess what, it's your fault because you failed to manage upward... — read more 

Anyone care to share what what the package is like? It's not in the HR manual anymore. Is it a month of your Base for every year of service or half a month? Can someone also confirm that this is completely separate from the RIP? Regards,

You can google "Missiles, bullying claims, a tragic death: what’s going on at Saudi Aramco?" and read the article for free. Here is just a taste: But five whistleblowers who spoke to the FT — including current and former Saudi Aramco employees —... — read more 

I’m being offered a position with downstream Technical Support Division. Anyone know if this a good place to be? I’m also hesitant to accept and unable to comprehend how can Aramco be hiring and firing at the same time. I’m told that they are... — read more 

I have a feeling that no one is trying to keep their job anymore because it has become clear to everyone that there is no logic when it comes to cuts. They manage cuts in such a bad way that they do twice as much damage to the company than they... — read more 

That is, how do you push back against an impossible deadline without being targeted as a troublemaker? Deadlines were short even before but I always managed to do my job, however, lately these are really impossible deadlines that would be hard to... — read more 

That those who work hard and have good skills are hard to replace in SA as someone says? I know a person that every company would like to have, a great expert from whom many had much to learn, but he is no longer there. They got rid of him very... — read more 

People leave here for a variety of reasons. And luckily I got a chance at another company and I’m leaving too. I could no longer bear to have all the work laid on me just because I once agreed to work a lot harder to get the job done faster. A... — read more 

Anyone know what's going to happen to those that refuse to be vaccinated for whatever reason? I mean, will they still be asked to take PCR tests to come to work? The company is staying quiet, but I heard an email went out to management last week... — read more 

This is a company where you can make good money (until they show you the door) and where you can lose all self respect. I got an offer to move to another company and I accepted without much thought because I am almost certain that there is no company... — read more 

Now everybody is forecasting a new oil price bo-m era and then personnel and equipment will be in shortage again. In recent layoffs a lot of competent people was fired and once start the oil price to rise, all companies will start to increase their... — read more 

The question you should ask, the same question I ask myself, is the money worth the environment and degradation of your career progression. If you're happy, you're set, don't worry about layoffs. If you find money isn't worth the environment, you... — read more 

Hi, If somebody received an offer but doesn't know anybody at the company, what questions could (should) they ask to find out what the job is really like? Are there any places on the internet where such a person could hook up with former or... — read more 

I still feel very comfortable here, but lately I am thinking more and more often about what the future holds for this company. Many advise me that it would not be bad to think about transitioning skills from O&G to renewable energy job as soon as... — read more 

I've heard we might have more cuts before the month is over, is this true?

I hadn’t even tried to look for a new job before because I was happy with my pay. Back then I had some other priorities. However, money is not enough for a sense of fulfillment at work. Maybe for some people money can drive day-to-day satisfaction... — read more 

People talk a lot about leaving here, and they are leaving, it seems to me more than ever. Among them are many talented people who are not as easily replaceable as they think at the top. I wonder if Saudi Aramco is doing the same to keep its... — read more 

The company is now resorting to debt to play shareholders. The old rob Peter to pay Paul business plan. No looking good.

There are tons of opportunities now on the Aramco website and some are for expats. I had an interview and might be expecting an offer. It’s sounds like it’s too late to join Aramco now and the best days are over. Do you guys think it’s worth it? — read more 

How many people have left voluntarily since the beginning of the year? In a very short period of time, several of my colleagues have quit. People have left before, but this now seems like a very worrying trend to me. The best people are leaving. No... — read more 

Can anyone confirm the following? “M” PMPs will no longer receive SAIP US Expats are all receiving “M” ratings US Expats are being quietly laid off Expat Camp life is becoming unbearable US Expats are leaving on their... — read more 

Which is worse???? Reading comments from ingrate Saudi's who fire the people who built Aramco and continue to do the real work (and then come back to do the work as consultants and contractors) Working and living with fellow expats who are... — read more 

For expats, the major (steady) flow of expat layoffs are continuing with a vengeance. Very secretive, but quietly apparent. I just got it, but I’m not alone. I wish the survivors well. It was good while it lasted.

Who all is affected. Company is firing expats again. They are trying to hide it by releasing fewer at a time. But my sources say more are planned and management doesn’t want a repeat of the fuss with the previous round.

I am exposed to incredible micromanagement. Although I have been in this business for a very long time and I think I have a lot of experience, I am micromanaged to the maximum. This creates huge stress for me, and as a result, negatively impacts my... — read more 

Trust takes a long time and effort to develop, but only a single event to eliminate it completely... I used to trust the management of this company a lot more, but lately I trust this management less and less... There were several situations where... — read more 

In 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act allowing Americans effected by the pandemic to borrow $100K against their own 401K. Aramco declined to participate – screwing the thousands of Americans they laid off in June 2020 through year–end. In 2021... — read more 

It is obvious that they want to hide the fact that slow layoffs are happening. I continuously hear that some people or some groups have been laid off. There doesn't seem to be much logic in targeting those who are no longer needed here. Or is... — read more 

I hope that the rumors that there will be big layoffs in June are not true, but I am definitely looking for a new job. Is there any more detail on how big these layoffs could be and who the target will be? Who is most at risk? There isn’t much time... — read more 

This is a time to hide raw colored eggs (soon to be boiled) in the hot sand for an Easter Egg Hunt. Do not think about layoffs, as you can peel and eat the eggs on your trip out the company doors.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/31/saudi-aramco-ceo-says-oil-giant-can-still-meet-dividend-expectations.html

I’m surprised no one has commented that profits are declining but not the dividend. Any thoughts? I am curious whether there will be a change to the dividend policy in the future.