Got severance last November and still haven’t got prorated bonus payment. Got the severance payment within 4 weeks. Has this happened before? Everyone I asked got the bonus payout. How to ask why, when and to whom? Thanks.
Severance Question
Two questions about severance, US based. Assume your current position is being eliminated and you would be normally eligible for a special severance. 1) If you apply for a job, realize you do not want it and get an offer, do you forfeit... — read more
Bonus hits tomorrow
Bank accounts will be topped up tomorrow !!! Who’s quitting, where are you headed, and do they have room for more SPAM?
Next Reorg is cooking
Did any one notice the recent changes for HR? Is this the sign for the next reorg for the company as whole? (I know most parts of the company is currently or just finished their reorg)
Shell plc plans to expand its integrated gas and Global Capability Centre (GCC) operations in India
British energy major Shell plc plans to expand its integrated gas and Global Capability Centre (GCC) operations in India, according to Mansi Tripathy, Senior Vice President (APAC Lubricants) and Country Chair, Shell India. The company aims to deepen... — read more
We are ready to fail safe!
Give high performing employees a severance because they’re paid too much. Hire a Danos contractor to do the same job with much less liability and position cost. Win/win. Take the severance buddy
Shell failing promises as it seeks exit from PA
Story by Danielle Smith Shell is reportedly struggling to recoup its massive investment in Pennsylvania’s petrochemical sector, with weak fourth-quarter returns renewing concerns the project has underdelivered on jobs, growth and profits. The... — read more
Shell IDT
Why Shell IDT employees are looking to flee the company
Should you sell your Shell stocks
If everyone thinks the future of Shell or oil sectors in peril, is it good to sell Shell stocks? After which target price? $80? $85?
Got a Lower and now getting Reorged - What can I do?
Got rated a Lower this year. Unfortunately that was due to misunderstanding with immediate supervisor. I have learned so much from that, that I will do everything in my ability to make sure that doesn't come close to happening again. Ever. If I could... — read more
What happens after Lift and Shift?
Anyone out there with actual insight on what will happen AFTER the Lift and Shift? My speculation is that the L&S was expedited to March so that the receiving business units will have a chance to see what's under the hood before the OP/BP26 cycles... — read more
2026 Pay Outcomes
Shell reviews pay against the market we compete in for talent, generally targeting upper quartile pay. Has anyone ever seen who Shell benchmarks against?
To staff who will make less than hourly (US)
The answer to ensuring our pay rises at the rate we want (above inflation, to keep the structure the same over time) is simple: we need to unionize. Asking in town halls anonymously why it makes sense for hourly pay to pass staff isn’t going to get a... — read more
USA town hall thread
lets see what news is shared
What are we spending our bonus on?
IRA? Credit card debt? Xanax?
Do you think you'll be at Shell a year from now?
Taking into account layoffs as well as your own intentions.
Corporate DEI Index Sees 65% Drop
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/04/corporate-dei-index-hrc.html When is Shell going to end its involvement with the HRC racket? Last year leaders were told to remove DEI targets from their GPAs but were told to keep it under wraps. They're trying... — read more
Well at least it’s not 4 days
They reduced the lunch cafe hours, and now they expect us to come in even more? Are they trying to get people to quit without having to pay severance packages?
Shell misses Q4 forecasts by 11%
What does this mean for the future of the company ? Down 11% YoY is a lot, and missed analysts forecast of $3.5bn. Should we expect layoffs? And where would those occur ?
Will Wael get the Murray Auchincloss BP CEO treatment in 2026
Everything is now in deep flux. The staff knows that he knows that Wael is a not the future and just a figure head awaiting a Payola. He has kneecapped all competition and has not created a company for the future
It’s not working Wael!
Our stock price is falling relative to ExxonMobil. Whatever you are doing is not working, Wael.
Help me out please
I work in downstream, was given a date for severance in april due to reorg. Managers said I could post out internally but if I’m not selected. I will receive my severance. I was out on fmla leave last week, then I get the news today. I was escorted... — read more
When expect to get everything promised from severance package
Got severance last November, it said unused vacation, service pay per year, and performance based bonus payout PAYG. So far only got the first two, not PAYG. When to expect to get it? Will it be paid ? If not, where to file claim?
Merit Increases
What’s everyone getting? Checked the benefits life insurance update and only getting under 1% this year. JG5 Canada
Chemicals business disaster
What am I missing? I’ve always heard that a major integrated oil company needs chemicals as a hedge for low oil prices as that spread drives higher chemicals margins. I get that the European sites won’t benefit from this because of the cultural and... — read more
P&T lift and drift moved early, your thoughts?
So original this was scheduled for June July, but now March. What’s behind the rush?
Asked a question on Exxon’s Layoff page
I posted a question on Exxon’s thread asking for input on their forced ranking that we’re adopting. I think I frightened them all into hiding. 50 some views and crickets but their side has so much more traffic than ours. that’s an indication of the... — read more
End of the Year -IPF
Can anyone comment on how ranking panels go. Would like to improve next year.
Scared to ask for a break
The stress is getting to be too much. I want to ask for a short mental health break but I'm worried it'll backfire and cost me my job. Any advice from people who've done it?
Scorecard
How the scorecard looks like?
Work stoppage?
My direct supervisor told me theres a strong possibility that we could be working operations jobs February 1st. I dont want to be locked in the plant away from my family. I wasnt here in 2015. Any thoughts on how realistic this will be?
Shell Gulf of America outlook 2028
Consulting companies are actively involved in presenting options for GoA that will soon pass the divestment threshold and will have to added to the decommissioning liability ledger. How will this affect job security and continuity?
Are we in the worst leadership era in Oil Industry history?
Pipe in to share your opinions of current oil industry leadership both positive and negative attributes. It’s crystal clear that many companies are only after shiny and short term goals. Also crystal clear that drilling to prosperity is more... — read more
Gulf of America assets and job security
It’s evident that several Shell GoA assets will pass the inflection threshold for divestment or continued production to abandonment. It’s now common knowledge that 2028 the ELT will have to decide on non performing assets in the GoM before... — read more
Shell Gulf of America 2028: impress or divest?
Lots of rumblings from both consulting firms and at higher levels in Houston that a significant amount of Shell’s GoA assets in 2028 reach an opex/profitability threshold that will require the ELT to decide whether to divest or commit to cradle to... — read more
I dream of the day
I’m leaving. Too many days wondering if this is the life I’d have built for myself, no one to blame but me & my hope of brighter days that get increasingly dimmer. Reorg. is helping. I don’t have bad news yet, but I know it’s coming. I’ve seen too... — read more
More reorgs coming
I can’t say much but be prepared
Shell Announces Executive Committee Change
Shell has announced that Robin Mooldijk, President of Projects and Technology, will step down effective February 28, 2026. Following his departure, Shell’s executive committee will be reduced in size, with no immediate successor named for the role... — read more
Sell sell sell
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/shell-mitsubishi-exploring-sale-options-their-stakes-lng-canada-sources-say-2026-01-16/ Ok so you’ve got an asset with cost of supply advantage , so much so you want to double its throughput… what should you... — read more
Any news for Shell Canada Layoffs?
Does the commerical layoffs hit anywhere in Canada? And any other departments? Looking at AB, ON, and BC I don't see anything on the news.