Looks like one of the worthless managers is either getting the boot or promoted!! Just adding more useless people to this great organization!! http://weatherfordcareers.ttcportals.com/jobs/3550389-general-manager

Recently, some of us have heard rumors of upcoming layoffs directed more towards salary employees. Anyone else have heard of this?

Anyone "in the know" have an update on when the April Edition of the OWBPA Layoff List is coming out? The site is still only showing lists for February and March.

This is for those that are not in a managerial position..ie manager, lead, supervisor, cell lead. I'm talking to the " little" people on this one. I DARE ANY OF YOU to walk up to your FACILITY MANAGER and ask this question, its a simple question and... — read more 

Worked for Weatherford for 11.5 years as a General Field Engineer in wireline. They told me I would be paid for nine weeks salary, only got paid for 8. Laid off on March 11, insurance stayed in effect until the end of the month. The worst about all... — read more 

At least 3,000 more in USA will be laid off or on buyout BEFORE the end of June. So it is definitely going to affect the numbers mentioned here (thread below). Some are in the denial of being laid off. They have a false sense that "I wasn't laid off... — read more 

I got the boot in Feb I'm wondering how many more have been let go from this location? I was in the MWD Dept. Also contact the Labor board before signing off on your severance package to make sure your being paid fairly. Good luck

In the begging of May there will be another round of layoffs in the Huntsville,Tx facility. prepare for the worst.

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This is over the cliff you all and will not stop for many quarters. The market changes are structural and beyond anyone's control.

The yard closed this morning, 4/2. Pretty sure that just about everyone was let go. HSSE was in the middle of a training course when HR showed up with the news. Totally blindsided.

There will be a portal on Employee connect to book off furlough days much like the current system for booking off vacation days. You will be able to take the days off whenever you want (but won't be able to take them all in a row) and as long as you... — read more 

Not a lot said today - not sure what that means just curious if anything might happen this Q2

What is everyone hearing about furlough in Canada??

Well tomorrow is April 1st AKA April Fools days, but as all of us Weatherford employees is the beginning of the second round of layoffs. We shall see what is going to happen but it is pretty evident that the Oil market is slowing down again. The IT... — read more 

If layoff continues, With management positions, It is this employees recommendation to let X- Manager reduced to consultant of branch 10538. Ron Biddle has held this branch hostage. He has threaten to tear apart the business if they don't hire his... — read more 

How long do you get to keep your insurance after being laid off??

Weatherford Pacific Coast. Are you following Equal Opertunity Employment Process, allowing others to see open position to apply for Or are they for special people only. Say a son of a father who already works for Wetherford, While you continue to let... — read more 

Many employees have been let go, so next round should be affecting management. There is only so many Indians to cut before cutting the many chiefs. I think the next round will be shocking and maybe gratifying. Just my 2 cents

in a Form 8-K, Weatherford International (NYSE: WFT) announced the company's CFO Andrew Becnel and VP of Tax James Hudgins will be leaving the company. Weatherford has named John Briscoe as its new CFO.

Are they done yet? I heard a few good sales reps were let go and a few mediocre reps. Seems like they kept some really crappy ones. Also heard a few sales managers were let go. Anyone else in Calgary Head Office affected by this?

Latest presentation (Howard Weil conference) posted below shows a headcount of just over 40,000 employees by end of 2015. February presentation (credit suisse february) showed a headcount of just under 50,000 employees by end of 2015. There has been... — read more 

Not done yet. See latest investor presentation on WFT website from yesterday.

Heard there was a bunch of layoffs. What's going on? How many jobs lost. What is the plant output going to be? Any details would be good. I'm at one of the other plants and am shitting bricks. All the big bosses are here this week.

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Could someone please tell me what the Weatherford "policy" number is for Severance Pay? I am one of those people that have kept EVERY single piece of paper I have ever signed or been given (Employee handbook, Employee New Hire Packet etc..) and I... — read more 

Some posts here treat orange hats with contempt we never came to WFT straight from college most of us have worked in the industry and bring a lot of experience and what's happening just now is no fault of ours, We came here for better opportunities... — read more 

a lot of good men and women are losing there jobs people that work hard every day including me . I just want to wish you all the best in finding new jobs I pray for you all and myself ... I have had many good years with weatherford and have gain alot... — read more 

Left the last day of February, finally got my severance pay stub in the mail yesterday, 3-20-15. I was told the check would come by certified mail. I'm just glad I finally got it. I'm praying the stock goes up enough that I can sell it and break... — read more 

Has anyone heard the fate of OKC completions yard? Is it gunna be shut down or moved. I heard they laid off most of the hands

If any of the top men in WFT are keeping tabs on this site then you need to push these layoffs out? Working with the threat of being paid off is taking its toll you know who's going just tell the employees affected at least we can start looking for... — read more 

I knew my layoff was imminent so took the precaution of getting a couple of names. Turns out I didn't need them, they got my stuff right. But for those of you needing the info - One of these numbers can get you a pay stub if needed. Might can help... — read more 

Well, J.I. came up to give us the official word this week. Tulsa is being shut down. Looks like they are moving CHC packers to a group that only knows zoneselect. Luckily, they sent their nervous chihuahua of a GM to learn our entire business in a... — read more 

Today, I've received several phone calls from dfferent vendors in regards to shipments of repairs being sent to another location. Vendors were told to ship assets to another facility without providing information in regards to why considering the POs... — read more 

Does someone have cummulative numbers for oilfield layoffs 2015? I am interested what the total number of people that were laid off in the oilfield industry. I know that SLB, HAL, etc. laid off around 5K each, do you have numbers for any other... — read more