It seems what is talked about around the Stroud area in the shops and pubs things are really not right at building B I don't work their thank god never would but some of the stories are quite bad managers looking after eastern European female workers... — read more
We need a female CEO
Think about it, she would do the same job as ole Paaalsey but we could save a few million bucks because of the wage gap. That's a few hundred jobs.
No of layoffs
Does anyone have the number of people that were laid off? Just to make myself feel better
What does general updates from a VP mean?
Please note that Demos Pafitis, VP Engineering & Manufacturing will present 2 webcasts on Friday May 13th, 2016. This webcast will be a general update for all employees. WHO: All EMS Employees WHEN: Friday May 13, 2016 • Session 1: 8:00 am • Session... — read more
Canada fires & oil prices
I was expecting oil prices to go up after Canada fires.
OIL TO FALL BELOW $40 TODAY
ENOUGH OF THIS PLASTIC BOOM IN OIL PRICES. MARKETS ARE SET TO NOSE DIVE TODAY. REMEMBER JULY 2014 , DEJAVU
Saudi Arabia will rattle oil markets
"The shakeup in Saudi Arabia 's cabinet this weekend that brought Ali al-Naimi's 20-year tenure as oil minister to an end is another sign the kingdom is prepared to flex its muscles in the Middle East. They'll hit the 11-million-barrel-per-day mark... — read more
Forced Retirements in the works?
heard last week forced retirements are being kicked at. Some of these old timing Mgrs might have to finish off their last few years at Home Depot working isle 8. These are sad times here in NAM......
layoff.com
2 things that are funny and a reality about this webpage - (1) over 50% of the ones commenting still work for SLB. They have nothing to do, so off and on during the day they open this webpage and read news that they know will eventually catch up to... — read more
The mother of all posts post merger with CAM.....
Here it is...... "You should consider yourselves lucky for now if BALL VALVES are all SLB is after. Pretty soon, SLB will come for your BALLS!!!"
I got let go couple of weeks ago and miffed about it
I felt My Boss saved his rear and threw me under the bus. Have been a great worker all my time at SLB with great reviews. Now not sure what the future holds. I am pretty darn upset. Venting here.
Saudi Arabia Dismisses Its Powerful Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi
Lets hope that new oil minister can do some magic and boost up oil prices
SLB ALASKA LOSES MARKET SHARE TO COMPETITION. WTF
Just why did slb alaska lose market share which they had for so many years to competition? I have worked for slb and halliburton both for extended years i can tell you why. I heard from slb employee current geo market bimbo said" we will not work for... — read more
How do all these SLB Manager groups continue to hold a job?
With business not picking up and doesn't look like it will for 2016, massive layoffs, failed buys, Iran hasn't even full throttled production - how in the hell is there so many SLB lines of Management sitting around with nothing to do. I don't get... — read more
Rig count will triple after July
Oil shooting to $71. Get your boots ready, your HR Rep will call you back at 1/2 the salary you had but you'll be happy to get back to work. I'm pumped...
Troy HazenFATS! Ponca City!
Stop creeping on everyone ya freaking weirdo! You're QA, not the Smith police so stop sucking assso hard. You're not doing anyone any favors jackass!
Why no shake-off in management structure?
There are too many "managers" and "teamleaders" who have very few people reporting to them. They are paid high salaries and bonuses and don't do any real work. Why keep them?
US oil rig count
What is a reliable source on internet to get US oil rig count?
Can I become a President of Schlumberger at 30 years old? What do y'all think?
My end of year reviews and political skills are all outstanding.
Do you honestly think layoffs are over?!?
For first quarter, energy companies including ours have reported losses in devisions for the first time in years, or ever. Additionally, an even further saturation of middle eastern oil will be damaging the market over the next few weeks. Companies... — read more
who's safe
some well connected, some got lucky... others are just more willing to suck up because they know they have nothing of value to contribute or parasites by nature (you know who you are:)
CHPC (Ardmore/Houston) is having a communication meting next Tuesday. What does that mean?
Is CHPC moving? Layoffs from now to then? Are we losing benefits? Is it to clarify that layoffs are finally over? Every one has different ideas, but what is it really about?
Layoffs
Are layoffs at a halt for awhile or are they preceding??
WG on Richmond Houston
Who today?
....and the Axe just keeps on falling
Its depressing, the Axe continues to fall. Remaining SLB employees - Keep your doors locked and hide
SLB HR are cowardly liars
They promice you skyes at the entrance, and then lay you off at first possible opportunity. They talk about ethics, but follow orders of corrupt managers who promote own frogs.
Found this online. Good message.
Times of change are hard, but often good in the end. After all, how do we break old patterns if we don't change and how do we change without some sort of cataclysm? Food for thought. Embrace the changes.
MIDDLE EAST OIL PRODUCTION BOOST. THE FINAL BLOW IS COMING
http://www.theweek.co.uk/oil-price/60838/oil-price-falls-as-middle-east-production-rises OIL IS GOING TO FALL TO $25 BARREL AND IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN VERY RAPIDLY, WITHIN COUPLE OF WEEKS.
PK Transformation vision failed. NAM is an example
After PA transformation failed, layoffs is the only solution to save NAM. Shut down the non functional units (d&m). Don't worry about very low margin jobs and release that staff (SiS). Sell malfunctioning equipment (ws). **Don't create fake... — read more
Layoffs still happening in SL NAM
I heard HR
Now would be the time for other companies to collect SLB layoffs. Damn brilliant idea. Create super crews.
Schlumberger has the best safety and training programs. tathering SLB employees are remarkably
Has the Schlumberger "Transformation" failed in NAM?
The Transformation was going to be the big game changer but Schlumberger still can't compete and doesnt make money. The company in NAM has been "transformed" into a big slumbering cash eating machine run incapable of making money in the worlds... — read more
Houston Business Insider - Why SLB might leave NAM
"Schlumberger reported losses for the first time in North America since the turn of the century and is now evaluating whether it’s worth a temporary business halt. Baker Hughes Inc. has decided to limit exposure to costly work in the region because... — read more