If you notice line 2. - if they let 49 people go at one facility they buck the system. This is EXCLUDING part timers(ORANGE hats). This is why they are letting RED hats go and leaving ORANGE hats.....because then they are not liable to pay under the... — read more 

Hit alvin warehouse yesterday evening. 8 people gone! So sad

What about Northpoint and Weatherford Direct? There hasn't been anything on them.

I was let go this week. How do I get a copy of my last pay stub. I have direct deposit. I can't get into employee connect anymore.

I DO

The previously mentioned OWBPA list on Weatherford.com has been updated to include the March round of layoffs.

They don't need to justify more layoffs. That's already been decided regardless of what the finance numbers say. That's justified by the fact that they've got a ton of people doing exactly nothing for the past 2 weeks. Do the math - if you can't... — read more 

Houma cut 55 people today. Not to mention the 20 that left last week with their early retirement/buy ou packages. Rumor is, they are shutting the plant down. We are down to half.

News coming from High Level, Alberta, Canada that Cased Hole Wireline shop was closed earlier today leaving the employees exposed to cold weather and frozen economy.

I am sick and tired of the "Managers" on here saying ... "oh its soooo hard, put yourself in my shoes..blah blah blah" If you had really looked at these peoples files like you have claimed... the good people you let go would still be there. You would... — read more 

So I have been here two years and I don’t see why people are talking so bad about Weatherford. I love this job almost as much as my last job. My last employee was the tax payers, while on welfare and food stamps I would hear you people complaining... — read more 

West Gulf Bank has been hit in 2 days for layoffs. We lost a total of 9. Not sure how much they're willing to sacrifice to the Oil God but if we get back into the flow of things, it'll be a rather disappointing stream of production. We're assuming we... — read more 

For all you guys and gals that got axed by WFT and are reading the blogs on this site, perhaps you may want to consider getting together with say 60 minutes or journalist in your area and make public some of the unworthy and unethical events that... — read more 

Wo! I feel good, nananana and I knew that I would, nananana I feel good, nanana I knew that I would, nananana So good, so good - now that I don't have you Weatherford... stressing me out over layoffs, incompetent co-workers and management I will... — read more 

Unknown head count but safety guy was one of them and about 10 floor hands

It's happening right now! Police sitting in front of the building. 7or 8 already gone. Who's next?

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If you ever built a home or a building then you know a good foundation is critical. All the weight is supported by the foundation. Small hairline fractures can easily be dealt with, without causing damage. When larger cracks occur, measures have to... — read more 

US Land, Midcon Operations. And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death, and Hades followed him. Enjoy the new manager that was just assigned to your area. I wish you all luck. This person's job is to cut, and slash... — read more 

2nd round of layoffs are here. I Don't understand how they determine who stays and who goes. We have lost a few new guys which is to be expected. What's perplexing is we kept a few with only 2 months experience, no hazmat, and in one case no CDL at... — read more 

If you are a foreign professional looking for employment in the United States, Weatherford International Inc. may be a good place to start your job search. Located in Houston, Texas, Weatherford International Inc. submitted 70 H-1B Labor Condition... — read more 

Well layoffs happened today at the Benbrook MFG facility. If you count the one that took early retirement and the temps (from a last month), 24 total. Prayers to all and their families who were let go. Have a feeling that they aren't over yet.

As per today's memo most of Weatherford Canada employees will have to take one unpaid leave day every two weeks for the entire Q2 and Q3 (at least) which equal to 10% cut of workload and pay for this period. And guess what, layoffs are not over yet... — read more 

https://careers.weatherford.com/psc/EREC/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&HRS_PERSON_ID=0&JobOpeningId=50499&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1 ----- WFT is looking for a new VP

Well pulled into the parking lot and the cops are here so Looks like round 2 will start today. Everyone keep your eyes up and ass down and grab some lube. GOOD LUCK

It's happening again and I would suspect that this round is going to be brutal. If it happens to you look at it as change. An easy way out of a real F'ed up situation. Guess the only thing that really sucks as that I was a loyal employee Who got... — read more 

There are 2 facilities in Huntsville. If there has been talk, they may be referring to the smaller one closing. Moving inventory, employees and machines to bigger one... That would make more since.

I have worried about layoffs about 75% of the time I have worked for Weatherford. I think this is an unusually large percentage. Is this normal for most companies or is this undesirable trait specific to Weatherford? The oilpatch?

Actually folks, it is not easy being in management and having to make decisions that impact the livelihood of your employees and their families. I agree that some folks don't belong in management, but others are dealing with the hand they, too, have... — read more 

Anyone heard rumours about pay cuts? I'm surprised this hasn't been tossed up as well, since other companies are doing the same.

Is it true Palestine rental was shut down

Any words on this location

Why - if you pride yourselves on being a "great" company to work for ) You wouldn't have such high turnaround I guarantee you. Lets not forget - it costs less in the long run. Lower turnover, lower expense.... DUH! People must forget the typical... — read more 

I know there was a mass layoff this past week, with rumors of something happening on Mon. Any word or insight as to what? Is LWD affected?

The Huntsville plant has been selected for closure, starting at the end of March machines are going to start being dismantled to be moved to other locations.

Just got this memo on implementation of a Core Values Leadership team, looks to be made up of consultants and employees: "The Business Services Leadership Team will enhance the organization in order to continue on the journeytoward a Core Values... — read more