Don’t worry. Only small subsets of people returning from expat. We still have a lot of people in Houston who just started or still going strong!
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KLTC is a joke! DHs all inexperience. one came back from sg. die lehhhhh cannot work. others sg expat liao no space here for them. other expats all one to come asia to relax leh. then we at site do all work like a dog.
I don't even bother to open and read em website even open email at minimum at work
Anyway love this Layoff site even more
Keep posting commenting and updating and reach next and another milestones my EM Comrades
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I think some engineers steal the toilet cleanser. Time are bad my friend.
Is it part of the cost cutting, why there is no more refill for toilet seat cleanser?! Its disgusting especially there are so many toilet users with poor toilet etiquette..
Staff currently assigned to capital projects which is a separate "capital expense" will be moved back to operations as OPEX. Singapore complex will be forced to reduce OPEX by PIP'ing operations staff.
Wow another 2 BTs merged. How much savings?
When the employees return from projects, there will be excess headcount. In order to reduce unwanted headcount, your boss will PIP you, always find fault and tekan you until you cannot tahan so you resign yourself. No need to pay you 3 months. Cost saving achieved. Still the same old tricks used in covid time.
I'm curious about what will happen once the China 1 and CRISP projects are completed, and what will become of the many surplus people. 2025 is likely to remain negative, but perhaps 2026 will see a positive shift.
they are all coming back from projects, standby ar
I want to ask FEI why sending their famous people out to other department? Now we all feel the pain.
Just remember the objective of the company now, is to quietly layoff people without layoff them publicly…
It is not making money now, and assets has been proven to be useless.. whatever good work the ground has done will be redundant…
Don’t take things too hard.. just go there and be an actor… whether you did a good job or not the company ultimate goal is to get rid of you…
You think your boss don’t know that u are overloaded? Think again what is the intend behind the overload issue??
In the end of the day who will get the warning letter? 😂
PSS used to work like crazy, the BTLs these days just wanna check the box and go hbf
let it burn. If your BTL or SLS isn't working OT and you are, then something is wrong.
Was not able to do my work properly over the past few years due to the level of workload. Supervisors always say that we need to be able to prioritise and push back on low value work but management likes to give stupid task. How?
You end up with a half fked system where everything is done half fked. When things start breaking down and reliability events start to occur more frequently, management will come out to say that it is not the work process causing the issue, it’s the human factor.
I am not staying around anymore
A whole brigade of highly compensated “leaders” whose most impressive skill was perfecting the art of looking busy while achieving absolutely nothing. A true masterclass in corporate inefficiency!
A daily routine of show and tell, expertly crafted to look important while accomplishing nothing. Wandering around, “checking in” on the team just to feign concern—without actually lifting a finger to help. And when you ask for advice? Blank stares and corporate buzzwords because he has no clue what’s happening. Honestly, can we just replace him with AI? At least AI pretends competently!
Continue performing your role while seeking new opportunities. There’s little benefit in complaining, as the company’s primary responsibility is to its shareholders. Employees are viewed as assets contributing to profitability, and when an asset is no longer effective, it is replaced.
The one and only reason that people still stay in Exxon is because they are willing to sacrifice their personal growth for money…
Don’t work too hard, as you will be fired or the plant will be sold off anyway.
Take care of your own plot of land can le… don’t bother to learn nor teach… it is a waste of time anyway…
This plant has been consistently losing money and the only for Exxon to earn back their money is to sell off..
Meta reportedly laid off the bottom 5% of its workforce, but many of these employees were previously high performers who had been on maternity or paternity leave in 2024. After their leave, they were classified as low performers and subsequently let go. The cost savings from these layoffs allegedly contributed to top executives receiving bonuses of up to 200%.
Are we on the same path as Meta—rewarding executives while cutting those who took time for family?
Also, if your performance is going down, meaning outstanding in previous year and excellent in current, you will not be considered for promotion as your performance is degrading.
Worker bees, pay attention:
If your first-year rating is “Good” and your second-year rating is “Excellent,” your salary increment for the second year will still be based on the “Good” rating. The ranking system works on a cumulative basis but is heavily weighted towards recent performance.
If your third-year performance drops to “Needs Improvement,” then your previous “Excellent” rating may not hold much weight. Instead, ExxonMobil may argue that you are inconsistent in maintaining high performance, which could justify a lower salary increment or even a stagnant pay raise. This system allows the company to control salary progression and ensure that only consistently high performers receive strong increments.
From the company’s perspective, this method helps control salary increments and keeps costs down, but it also risks losing experienced employees who feel undervalued. Over time, such a system can lead to lower morale, higher turnover, and a work culture where employees focus more on internal competition rather than collaboration.
Those SLSs or leads with substance and takes care of their team mostly left for other industries and doing really well.. well the companies out there only have EM to thank for…
when you comment sls no degree all then when the do lead role after and not management. be happy leh! maybe they bought the degree before that’s why ha ha ha.
It’s the complete opposite of a meritocracy. If you work hard, you’ll just get more work. If you’re smart and capable, you’ll be seen as a threat to your boss, which means you’ll be passed over for high-profile assignments that could get you recognized. This happens because when you're more competent than your boss and there are limited opportunities for promotion, they feel insecure about your potential rise.
Some SLS individuals lack substance, no qualifications, or degrees, and don’t even know how to respond to emails.
Would you consider working at a company where supervisors are demoted to lead roles, promotions are restricted, and the workplace is toxic with backstabbing? A place where sharing and learning are discouraged?
A Wake-Up Call
If you're part of the SLS and fail to meet the Master's instructions, you should be downgraded and placed in a cold storage until further notice.
Many MNCs often prioritize profits over people, creating environments where employees may feel disrespected and undervalued. These companies, in their pursuit of efficiency and bottom-line growth, sometimes place unrealistic demands on their workforce, leading to situations where employees feel their dignity and sense of self-worth are compromised. The pressure to meet quotas, the lack of support, and the disregard for employee well-being can lead to a toxic atmosphere, diminishing morale and productivity.
Can we go on strike?
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Song bo, meanwhile how many roles are being cut at site
oh ya, saw a BTL becoming RL, SLS becoming lead/advisor, DH becoming project advisor
The company is actually great. But not the site. These pple are the ones that sc--w up Sgcx. Esp the SLSes. All good for nothing....
What should be cut next? From the annual course, D&D, team building, oranges, snacks, or saving from millions to billions for Woody? Also, moving SLS to a lead or individual contributor role? And is making them "no face" a step toward resignation?
Some employees are frequently taking extended smoking breaks, which are cutting into valuable work hours. In addition, I have observed that some individuals are spending long periods in the restroom watching dramas and movies, which I believe is impacting their overall productivity.
Some extended social breaks, particularly at the Ya Kun coffee shop during "tea time," seem to be consuming significant amounts of work time. While socializing and breaks are important for maintaining morale, the amount of time spent away from work for personal activities may be excessive and not aligned with company expectations for productivity.
Looking back, who should be classified under PIP?
quit la, no need complain here. everyone on survival mode, why rely on your sls to speak up for you? You strawberry?
Needed help from another craft engineer but received an unprofessional response in return and was shouted at publicly
Is that the kind of “healthy tension” that the ELT wants ? Everyone is overworked and under tremendous amount of stress but it is just work. If I cannot count on my supervisor to stand up on my behalf, I should just resign like so many did recently
all management got con leh by this BTL. just talk and good impression. will fly high leh
oh sounds like a btl i know
hello btl. ask question just want to show face/voice. funny
In front of management like bootlickers. No dignity Kek
behind the screen like hero, in front of management like zero. That is like many EM ppl now