Folks. As a reminder, please use the secure print feature we all are supposed to use for confidential document printing. I stumbled upon “the list” which is the list of everyone who will be laid off in the coming weeks. For your convenience I have... — read more 

Say it ain’t so! As per the memo, the building will be having an open house later this week for prospective tenants since SWN is no more. Most will be terminated or forced to move to OKC. Biggest rumor I’m hearing is that Gallery Furniture looking... — read more 

Big Bill is an icon in the energy industry! His decision making skills and leadership are a testament to his years of experience. His ability to lead the charge during tough times are only one of the ways he has proven his value to SWN and its... — read more 

Ok so we lost $658MM last year. Boo hoo. Was bcc on an email titled Project 658. Basically total headcount to be cut with merger is you guessed it 658. Across all teams all assets. That was a handshake deal between CEOs was how much SWN lost would... — read more 

That with CHK buying us we will have three rounds of layoffs. First this week. Bulk two week later and final round 30 days. Buckle up my muchachos!

So its begun, the process of weeding out employees.

Has he already been parachuted? On to his next take down project? The end is near. I can tell. Sword of Domacles, as it were.

We keep getting told to keep things going, business as usual till the deal closes, YET, we are getting cr-ppy a$$ training on Enertia, and then a possible go-live date in mid-April!?!?? How the he$$ are we expected to function in a business software... — read more 

Is anyone else getting tired of waiting to see what the future brings? I mean tell me something! Do I have a job or don't I? If not, let's just get on with it, so I can start looking for a new one. This waiting is ki-ling me.

Alert: due to the rain today, this kickoff meeting with key personnel is postponed until further notice.

Do we have to wait until the deal officially closes (6-9 months) before we can receive severance packages and move on? I’d like to start my job search here in Houston ASAP but no employer will want to wait that long for me to start. It’s been a... — read more 

#2 is looking to be the largest pile of #2 on the plains of Oklahoma and what a better way than swapping over valued TP with a once great company that has been a dog dodo stain in the industry for the last 8 years. Hang on friends the package sounds... — read more 

So will the corporate roles that have hung on for so long finally see the lights go out? No need for duplicate HR, IT, etc.; though expect some holdover will occur for continuity.

Waking up to some great news, and to all the id--ts who said there is no way they would move to Okc. 😂 😂 😂 😂

So who knows a good realtor in OkC? My bosses are telling me after this, no more Spring office. CHK will only be keeping 25-30% of us, but really those closest to the well heads. Cutting a lot of corporate fat. And since they already know a lot... — read more 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/southwestern-chesapeake-energy-close-merger-202600303.html

Anyone else caught up in the layoff from two weeks ago? I was wrongfully terminated. No severance, no golden parachute. I have worked at Southwest for going on 4 years. Only took short term disability twice in those four years. I am currently still... — read more 

Realist here. Same ol same ol. Layoffs in 1Q24. Reorg in March due to layoffs. Rinse and repeat since 2015.

What will Ebenezer Way do this year? Layoffs like Christmas past (and a clogged toilet) or a will the ghost of Christmas yet to come show up and give us all wonderful bonus checks? I can’t wait to find out! How about you??

Besides our worthless CEO getting a sh!t ton of money. Will we get laid off immediately? What if they offer us a job it in OKC? Can we work remote? Will we get a bonus for 2023? I worked hard for this company and am on track for a promotion... — read more 

What will this years bonus be you ask…. How about a package wrapped in pink? That’s the plan folks .

To hear that a former CEO (and no it’s not Bill) and a VC firm are starting up a new E&P company in 2024 after the merger is done and we clear out of the Spring office. Source: Overheard in church today where that CEO attends. Just going to say... — read more 

Being told that Satan has been brought in to arbitrate this merger. Naming rights will go to the company with the most toxic culture. Hearing reports that the little big swimmer has gathered his management team to discuss how many more layoffs he... — read more 

It’s a deal, final announced will be the end on the month . SWN will hold off on the layoffs until the week before Christmas at which time no packages will be given. Thanks for your service su-kers. Jump off the sinking ship while you can or ride... — read more 

A fellow oil and gas OKIE from OKC here. Ask for a severance package and get laid off. Better career move then the future.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/natgas-producer-chesapeake-explores-buying-southwestern-energy-sources-2023-10-17/ Would this mean our jobs could be lost in Spring after the acquisition?

Queue the scene from The Office. It’s happening. Fasten your seat belts folks!!!

What is the WENUS outlook for this week? Are we forecasting blowing headwinds? We want a steady hard charging WENUS so that we can all come to realize the fruits of our labor and bathe in the glory of our work product. Who can lend a hand and help... — read more 

Hey fellow former Southwest Engineers. We are excited to announce the rebranding of the former SWN Society of Engineers. In order to qualify you must be a laid off engineer from SWN and have a passion for Lenny’s All American Club subs. We’ll... — read more 

So who’s with me? I feel like we’re on the brink of our stock price really surging - from our current low single digit to triple digits. Yes, you heard me!! I know we’ve been su-king WENUS (weekly estimated net usage statistics) in this company... — read more 

I am. Not gonna lie. I know some who will be unemployed this week. They are major underperforming at their job. Buh bye. Some other land department will enjoy hiring you. Oh and don’t think that we don’t see you finance team. My BFF works in that... — read more 

The year 2019. Me. Laid off. Still well connected at SWN. Gonna predict layoffs 2023 by end of September. Need to show Street something for 3Q. If I am wrong will buy lunch for anyone from SWN who shows up at Cheesecake Factory in The Woodlands on... — read more 

Fact check true. Was told it is a multi week process due to vacations, projects and re org. 8-10 percent total. Best of luck to ya!

Pending layoffs this quarter. Mostly office staff Field staff is at optimum level Push for stock to be in double digits Balance sheet a wreck Safety performance to improve Formula reimagined Senior leaders not optimistic Other plays in... — read more 

CEO incompetence. That’s it. Two words. Stock price single digits since how long? Wall Street, management not on leadership team and most importantly employees all agree on these two words. BOD oust the incompetent CEO

Anyone have any insights? I don't like the atmosphere here so I'm curious if someone knows something I'm missing.