This board is more heavily censored than conservatives on any social media platform. Good grief.
Sick days
Well if it comes to down to layoffs will remaining sick days be paid out? They use to pay us out at the end of the year, now its use ut or lose it. Not holding my breath for a severence if it comes down to it.
The field guys just don’t have any more motivation to stick around
Sad but true, the field guys just don’t have any more motivation to stick around. Shat on constantly by our own people tends to wear you down in the long run. I’ve still got a bit of brand loyalty but it’s beginning to run out, been with Weatherford... — read more
Transformation
So in April, management stated in the Proxy that the Transformation was a "success", expected to achieve $1B goal by y/e 2019, and also gave themselves a bonus at least partially based on Transformation benefits recognized in 2018 . Then in May at... — read more
Wolves circling
Hearing lots of rumours about several OFS companies sniffing around and kicking tires of select product lines. Does anyone know if business units can be sold while under Chapter 11 ? ......Asking for a friend .
WFTIF trading @ .05 cents on the OTC.
I wonder how management will spin this as a success. If you are in the field I feel sorry for you, payroll issues around the corner. the whole free cash thing from last quarter was simply due to creative accounting. WFT finance are masters at cooking... — read more
Will be easier to poach your good ones
It will be much easier to poach your good people now. It would take a big pair for a bankrupt company to sue you for freeing the prisoners.
Moody's downgrades Weatherford to Ca
Moody's•May 13, 2019 Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") downgraded Weatherford International Ltd.'s (Bermuda) (Weatherford, a Bermuda incorporated entity) Corporate Family Rating (CFR) to Ca ohhhh finally being a family run company NEPOTISM will... — read more
Did it have to come to this?
I realize that this question maybe sounds a little pathetic, especially knowing the fact that this eas in the making for a long time. However, I imagine that other people that remember the days when this used to be a good company are asking the same... — read more
Failure is now success!
Welcome to the world of a well connected white guy!
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
One day I remember driving all day and looking at birds and lakes And having a free lunch. Seriously not joking.
Only Weatherford mamagement can claim bankruptcy as a sucsess.
There guys are unbelievable. Oh did I mention that the board and senior management will get bonuses? It's a good thing we worked for half rate for 4 years.
Canada Propaganda Meeting
What did everyone think of the propaganda meetings today. Do you feel safe and secure? That your job is secure? That we’re better off now? That anything will be left in Canada?
Where to apply for a job after the party is over?
A lot of questions come to mind. How is the job market in the business doing these days? Is it wiser to try to apply for jobs at competitor companies or try to move to other industries( the ones that have that possibility)? What opinions do... — read more
Main points of the 8K Form submitted today
page 44 onward (Read carefully E) if you are an employee) A) As of the Effective Date, the board of directors of the Reorganized Company (the “New Board”) will be composed of seven (7) directors, one of whom shall be Mark A. McCollum, the chief... — read more
It’s BAU
It’s business as usual, folks. Another work day, another couple of bucks.
Trading Halted
Any ideas why pre-marketing trading was halted this morning about 6 AM CDT?
Is severance going to be in jeopardy?
Maybe a stupid question , but at this point it sounds pretty reasonable to me. Ch 11 will cause a lot of layoffs in one form or another, that’s for sure. In how much danger are we exactly regarding the receiving of our severance if we get laid off... — read more
Resume flood
There will be a flood of resumes from WFT hitting the market. There are good people here but there are many more that know the jargon but have no real valuable skills. I realize everybody needs to eat but so do you. It only takes a few bad apples...
Weatherford reaches agreement with senior noteholders
Restructuring will reduce long term debt by more than 5.8 billion dollars. No impact to customers, vendors or employees. (From Yahoo finance)
When is the garage sale?
When is the garage sale? There are a couple pieces of software I'd like to buy and I know they have no idea how valuable these things are.
Word on Canada
What’s going to happen to Canada?
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Weatherford Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Just heard from a manager in another district today 5/10/19 that WFT was going to do chapter 11. And I heard the reverse split on stock hasn’t been done (read the ballots went out last Wednesday). Thoughts?
Weatherford to file for bankruptcy on cash shortfall
Along with an earnings report out now after an earlier postponement, Weatherford (NYSE:WFT) says in its 10-Q filing that it expects to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Shares are down 12.5% after hours. It's hoping to reach a deal with noteholders for... — read more
Bankruptcy announcement?
Come on! Postponed earnings to today and still nothing? What is going on fellas?
We are still employing???
How? Why? And most importantly, who is desperate enough to join Weatherford in its current state???
A sad state of affairs
Current management can blame previous management all they want, but the fact is WFT still owes 8 billion even after selling off three companies.....that money was supposed to go to debt reduction. Obviously it didn't. The CEO still has most of senior... — read more
Resumes, people
If you are still with this company, I strongly urge you to put the final touches on your resume and start shopping.
Nomen Omen (Epic Fail in Marketing Branding!!!)
News: Weatherford Launches Victus™ Intelligent Managed Pressure Drilling. Victus, really?? Too bad that a potential superior product is jeopardized with such a poor naming, entering straight into the Epic Fail hall of fame!) I guess the Marketing... — read more
Weatherford postpones release of first quarter results, cancels earnings call
not good, not good https://www.chron.com/business/energy/article/Weatherford-postpones-release-of-first-quarter-13827689.php
Most good people are gone already
WFT doesn't even make an attempt to keep them. Feel bad for the poor employees who bought into the EEP c-ap. They will lose a ton when the reverse split goes into effect. Worked there for many years. It was the jewel of the oilfield ten years ago... — read more
Don't stay for severance 8
I know so many people who are staying at Weatherford despite hating their jobs because they're hoping they'll be laid off and walk away with severance - despite the fact that severance is not a guarantee. Company can decide tomorrow they are done... — read more
Hard-skilled Leaving
Managers that have no skill besides managing other people will be the death of this place and others like it. Hard-skilled workers prefer to work for hard-skilled managers. It is much easier to find a job where this is happening instead of waiting... — read more
Is 20-1 reverse split going to be enough?
+15% down today. McCollum to enterprise - Beam me upQ
A reverse stock split won’t change anything in the long term
A reverse stock split won’t change anything in the long term even if it does take place. I know that this is stating the obvious but it’s not some magic formula that will cure all or most of Weatherford’s ills. The value of the company will stay the... — read more
Q1 Earnings
Looking at the SLB results / problems on cash flow and general performance trending downwards in Q1 - makes you wonder what’s in store for us? Will they you even make the interest payment? Add in the 2020 senior notes exposure then things are only... — read more
Fleet Safety
Is fleet safety still around? Can’t be much DOT compliance..