What are the chances of SLB rehiring laid off people? Need Honest opinions here. I am dad of three kids and the only bread winner. i am doing work that pays me 50% of what i was paid. I would go back. When will things pick back up? Can i call my manager and ask. Will SLB call you back? I was laid off April 2016.
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It's already been said but just to have another perspective, your chances aren't good. Again, even when companies get out of the red, which won't be anytime soon, they'll be looking to slowly fill the rosters with as minimum impact to the company dollar as possible. This is especially true for non-labor/skilled or office positions. This means hiring less experienced at lower cost or in your case, bringing back old employees at a decreased salary. I'm very sorry for your current situation but I'm afraid in times like these, you're one of many with similar issues. Unfortunately, this is the gamble everyone takes in the energy field. My advice, take a pay cut and get out of energy. You'll start out making less but actually being able to make a career in your new field will pay off in the end.
Hang in there for a few more months and then look at some of the smaller local type Oil Field Businesses to work for/apply. These will be your better jobs x 10 due to honesty, good pay, no back stabbing by over paid co-workers, and dedication to give good customer service.
The NAM O&G market will be dominated by low-cost recovery for several years until debt loads can be brought into balance. Don't expect service companies to have job openings in anything other than facilitating this strategy. So, don't be looking at logging, interpretation, software sales, etc.. Segments that survive will be based on efficiency & low-cost. Solar industry is growing.
If you had a good relationship with your boss, you can call him up and ask. you have nothing to lose.
Thanks for the reply. Yes i was working in NAM and had a fulltime job making close to six figures with a 20% bonus
I'm assuming you worked in NAM, in which case don't hold your breath. NAM could be bad through 2017. Also, things are changing @ SLB and the company is looking for ways to decrease payroll once the market rebounds. If price per barrel stays below $100 (which is expected) don't plan on the exact same earnings you previously had. If you have a decent job that let's you have a life outside of work:(instead of work being your life) you may want to stick with it. No harm in calling your boss, but any callbacks will go at a snail's pace b/c market is too unstable. Don't know what job you had but if you were hourly you may have to come back as a contractor initially... then if the business turns real bad again you are easier to get rid of and they don't have to pay severance. Good luck!