APA released a decommissioning/"retirement" video patting themselves on the back for all the wonderful things they've done to save the environment in GoM. What they left out is the regulators FORCED them to do this at a very high price. It's always... —  read more 

Oh, fabulous! It seems like our managers have developed a love for musical chairs lately. I mean, why not change them every month, right? It's not like consistency or stability are important in management. But hey, maybe I'm just not in on the... —  read more 

Any got any insight to what the outcome of the review was for the North Sea?

Its basic math

Out with some friends last night and was roaring thinking about the stupid award ceremony- The Heart of Apache award etc. etc. Do you guys still waste time doing that?

What exactly have these positions contributed to anyone's career since ascend? Seems to me they have hardly any say in whatever HR is doing with raises, careers, or promotions, and just piggyback on whatever assets want. Who is leading who? Smh

Thoughts?

... one month after the Framework. Hope we have enough people on the asset teams by year-end.

There has been some talk about possible reductions in severance, is this true? I know severance is not guaranteed and it’s the good will of the company to provide it, but still. It’s hard to believe that Apache would hit us while we’re already down... —  read more 

This Will not improve morale. Good luck HR. Maybe be more transparent with the real reasons you do things. If you do this to them, you will clearly jerk anyone around.

No high hopes that things will get better here. Quite the opposite. Have you started prioritizing the search for better alternatives yet?

Clearly something is coming. Either massive layoffs or a buyout/merger. Please buy us out and lay us off This place is no Longer APACHE

I really wonder what other big changes happen before the move. I still expect a layoff Thoughts?

What’s up with this?!?!

After I got a small raise, almost insignificant, the expectations from me increased a lot. My work literally doubled immediately, and I'm probably not the only one? Do they really think that it's ok to give minimum and raise the expectations... —  read more 

Sad news

It is safe to say that the merit raises for the Accounting Department were total BS. Did not come close to keeping up with inflation.

I keep hearing rumors about RIFs, but no one has any detailed insights. It makes me very anxious. Meanwhile, our boss has more unrealistic demands than ever, but who can be productive working in such a tense atmosphere?

Discuss.

I hear that Planning has its sights on technical staff - too many, too expensive. There's some meeting scheduled at the end of May. I hear layoffs could happen by July. Anyone else hearing this?

What’s the real story behind this.

To some extent, it is clear to everyone how those who do not deserve promotion still get promoted despite their lack of competence. However, why is that those who really deserve it often do not get promoted and eventually end up leaving here? I am... —  read more 

Well, another long timer gone from revenue. How many good ones do we have to lose before someone takes notice and does something

I guess that's just corporate America.

All they do is plan the demise of Apache and now they are on yet another G&A witch hunt. If you are not in one of the protected corporate teams look out since I am sure they will be left unscathed once again. I am sure their power hungry egomaniac... —  read more 

When is the new year salary going to be announced? Any rumors about raises?

Announced today, and another geo lead laid off

Only been gone for 6 months but the BEST 6 months of my life! Working at a competitor now and had no idea how bad things had gotten at Apache.

Managers can be completely oblivious or just Totally ANNOYING micromanaging MONSTERS. 5 people quit because they treat people poorly in a year?!?!?!?! And nothing happens!? Toxic toxic toxic. And people wonder why all those people left Apache... —  read more 

Get back to Basics. Stop with all these unnecessary positions and initiatives. Perfect example is the lunch and learn on how “Hop hop changed the world”. What does that have to do with oil and gas extraction? Whomever is budgeting these items... —  read more 

Does it make sense to you? Are there going to be some shuffling of team members between two assets?

These kids are running the show? This model seems a bit scary

Total likely to have what they wanted. Article in OilNow about "Suriname relaxes taxes under Petroleum Act; could this fast-forward FID this year?"

Were there always so many EVPs? Hmmm the company isn’t getting any bigger. Sooooooo!?

“TotalEnergies and Apache’s hesitancy is understandable when it is considered that it will take around $10 billion to develop Block 58 and capitalize on the considerable oil potential the block holds.” At Oilprice.com

I'll never forget the TC Swag campaign from times past. What a brave relic.

A couple of questions to current Apaches: So did they tell the employees in advance or did they find out the morning of? Does this reflect Apache not being a big player anymore? Is the lease year to year to they can sell when they find a su---r? What... —  read more 

So we sold snook ! What is next ??

It is not surprising that many more people are dedicated to looking for a new job, rather than actually investing effort in their job here. Honestly, how much effort do you put in to get the work done? I'd assume that most of us do only the bare... —  read more 

Why is taking so long to declare commerciality for Suri discoveries?