Having worked on a couple projects with Chevron, it is easy to spot the key members of the teams. Those who consistently delivered excellent results, stepped up when asked, and were the go-to people when experience was needed. Then you have the other group, who is consistently late with their deliverables, never showing up on time, and cost the company hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions, due to their colossal mistakes, poor decision making, and lack of competency.
While these ROM sessions could have been more beneficial to cleanse the negatives out of Chevron, it simply doesn't appear to have worked this way. I used to smirk when people would complain about the buddy system, nepotism, affirmative action, Alma Mater loyalty, etc.. As I had not personally witnessed that within Chevron, having not been here more than 5 years. But, after this ROM procedure, I understand why others were complaining. I've seen some top-notch people, some of them with 20+ years as staff, let go. In the same vein, I'm mindblown at some of the red flag employees that were placed this time. Some of them even got title promotions.
Best wishes to those out there who remain, as well as those who were let go. This entire situation has left a different viewpoint with me about CVX. I do not feel that these ROM selections were anything but subjective opinion placements, when they should have been more objective - given the dire penalty. I'm happy to move on.