Schlumberger is closing Cameron plant at Vicksburg. All staff will be let go

Who is watching the oil price falling down? Remember when Paal told you - The worst is behind us - well it shows his ignorance yet again....

Those people are so fed up with SLB, they won't sit around and wait for the plant to re-open. Even if it means taking a lower paying job. And Ponca is a small town with a even smaller talent pool for that kind of work. There is also the fact that the... — read more 

Will Schlumberger call people back once market picks up?

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/26/jim-cramer-get-ready-oil-is-set-for-a-u-shaped-recovery.html Cramer puts a lot of faith in Kibsgaard's comments and is long on SLB in his charitable trust. One has to question his motives. But it does point out how SLB... — read more 

2 people in software were let go today.

Read the latest report by IOC on the future of international oil companies and their old business model here: https://www.chathamhouse.org/sites/files/chathamhouse/publications/research/2016-05-05-international-oil-companies-stevens.pdf and prepare... — read more 

Paal called bottom last week and now the bottom has deepened further? Just shows you not even the CEO's know what their talking about.

You were warned, This week (starting today 25 Jul) will be week of maximum layoffs in last 2 years

Does anyone know what they are paying senior mud engineers in the Rockies right now? I've been asked to come back from LOA as a field mud engineer....it will be a couple steps down but could be worth it to get back to work.

Dear all Blood blue's .. I am begging for your mercy to give your blue blood to Mr.paal to get another 180,000,000 USD as performance bonus for this year as well.....please help him.....please....please....

Heard that NOV is doing good... Time to shift if there is a openings... Long term it's always better to be in NOV rather SLB.

Here are the numbers: 2016 - 16,000 layoffs up to Q2 They have been busy! "Reached the bottom of the cycle" spoken like a true politician.....no one can foresee the future. Its a service company- you have to wait for the clients first...what the... — read more 

Got terminated on IS payroll after +3 years employment. Was told I get two weeks per year severance under UTI US Abroad. It seems all other plans are one month per year severance though. Also it is final base salary but isn't including coefficient... — read more 

Schlumberger reported a unexpected second-quarter loss of $2.16 billion, or $1.56 cents a share, compared with a profit of $1.12 billion, or 88 cents, a year earlier, according to a statement Thursday. The Houston- and Paris-based company was... — read more 

This place is not far away from closing shop for good. Hope everyone will be put out of misery soon.

As a result of the weakness in activity that we expect to persist through 2016, Schlumberger decided to further reduce its headcount. As a result, Schlumberger recorded a $646 million pretax charge during the second quarter associated with these... — read more 

ARE THERE PLANS FOR MASS LAYOFFS ON 25TH JULY IN SUGARLAND?

will SLB buy Haliburton?

This is very surprising as it is one of a very few that are actually making money. Obviously somebody knows a lot about the future of seismic exploration

What is reason behind lack of communication and information? Some places are pretty bad than others

Left SLB a few years ago. Remember the Group President saying....and I quote "You are too close to the employees....they would do whatever you asked of them". In my day, this was the pinnacle of achievement for a manager. I took SLB criticism as the... — read more 

Considering a move. Suggestions on changing industry. I am a Mech engineer in downhole tools design.

Top performer, but was let go so my manager with connections could keep his job. I have found another job since in another industry. But does not pay as much and does not have as much benefits. Anyone here feel me?

It may protect you if you get laid off. Or not get laid off after the fact. Think about it. Cheers

Go check out the need. Happy days are here again.

How can you lay off a co-worker and send the other one to class? ??????!!!!!!!!!!

What is the best item you "borrowed" from work? Tools? Documents? Vehicles?

What about Q3, will there be more layoffs at M-I Swaco, anybody heard anything or know anything?

With revenue continuing to fall, will there be more lay offs in Q3?

Ethics Line - Post your observations about unethical moves on this forum Location Person Event

I heard it happening to quite a few people this morning, maybe someone knows more

Breaking News! Halliburton Announces Intent Of Acquiring Schlumberger Mr. Dave Lesar, CEO of oilfield services giant Halliburton today announced his proposed buyout of #1 oilfield services company Schlumberger, saying that "it is time to admit that... — read more 

I am not a veteran, but I was told by someone who is that the company gets tax breaks and other benefits from keeping on the vets they hired. Is this true?