I still can't believe I've wasted two years of my life at Apache. Two years under a useless manager with no management or any other skills, two years in a toxic work environment, two years having to do two jobs for the pay of one. I finally got the... — read more
Topics regarding layoffs at Apache Corp.
Apache’s executives have never been imaginative
Apache’s executives have never been imaginative. They have always been distracted by shiny objects and trying to follow what some other company is doing without any understanding of whether the same works with Apache’s assets or skill-sets. They... — read more
Where to go?
I'd be happy to leave as some are suggesting but where can I go? I've been sending out my resume left and right for the past six months and I haven't even been able to land an interview yet. Where are these companies that are hiring? I can't find any... — read more
When did it happen?
When did this company go from a great place to work to a place most of the employees are looking to leave, one way or another? Asking for a friend.
2021
To all my current and past Apache colleagues I hope 2021 is brighter and more prosperous for you than 2020. I also hope that Apache is bought or JC and his multiple layers of nepotised henchmen are canned. Here is to hope!
More on the way, I’m afraid
A few readers here are probably aware the company intends to offload some Permian properties pretty soon. The list is already quite long and will likely grow. Unfortunately this means quite a few individuals will be shown the door. Again, Apache... — read more
More cuts next week?
Can we expect a continuation?
Layoffs or Bonus. What's more likely.
Thoughts?
Layoffs happened this week
Sadly few colleagues were let go last week and this week.
Death by 1000 cuts.
Literally. With so many planners and such high quality HR staff, how in the world can they keep getting this wrong? Junk stock. Junk company.
Stick a Fork In Us?
https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/electric-power/102620-total-plans-to-maintain-not-shrink-future-oil-output-despite-tougher-outlook-ceo Total seems to be cooling on our quaint little South American... — read more
Thankfully we have a new website!
New pictures expensed and new bios are exactly what we should be focused on with our $9 stock.
Unbelievable
John Christmann, 2015 - 2019: Cumulative compensation: $72,500,000 Average annual compensation: $14,500,000 Apache, 2015 - 2019: Total shareholder returns: -54% Average annual free cash flow: -$442,600,000 Average return on capital... — read more
Is FT gonne?
Does anybody know what happened to FT? VP of Prod-Drilling
Let’s do better
Is Christmann REALLY the right man for the job? Even he has to be shocked that he is still CEO.
What the hell is going on?
Something's up. Everyone I speak to seems to feel it. Closed doors, distant and directionless management whose plans shift day to day. All of which, historically, has been an ill omen for all involved. Nothing is working, activity is low... — read more
This company is so poorly run. JC and SR are incompetent.
If you are proud to work at Apache, you need to develop some self respect.
Videos
The latest video from JC and "Thunder Dome" MM is riddled with holes. They speak of employees wanting a "hybrid work model" but no one I talk to wants to go back to the office in any capacity. Seriously, who wants to go back to spending an hour and a... — read more
Rumor is they are getting rid of all the Pumpers in the field and replacing with contractors? Is that true?
After listening to all the rhetoric from the "Hatchet" Man (CB) and Mr. Pumpice (ME) they first said no field employees would be affected. Now were hearing that all the pumpers in the field will be terminated and replaced with contract pumpers and... — read more
More of the same...but expected
This is just par for the course, but is anyone remotely surprised that the brand new DIRECTOR of onshore healthy and safety just happens to be the hubby of our one and only VP of HR? The person with the second (or third) most hiring authority just... — read more
If Apache wants to keep people after the Oil price improves...
I think a permanent work from home program would go a LONG way. Those who want to go to the office can, but I already never want to put on stiff dress clothes to drive in bumper-to-bumper Houston traffic ever again.
News Flash
It's Friday August 14th and Apache still s—s!
Worth its own post - Management NEEDS to read this and take it seriously
From another thread Apache will, under current conditions, very soon be looking at an exhausted staff if it isn’t already. We’ve had years of talent walking out the door, promoting more to our manager ranks, laying off workers at the bottom, and... — read more
Appreciation to Project Descend and incompetent leadership, I have found a new home! For those still looking, keep your head up!
This is going to sound odd for some of you, but I want to say thank you to the Project Ascend Team and incompetent leadership throughout the company. If I was not laid off, I would have stayed on the sinking ship and went down without a life jacket... — read more
Anyone else looking forward to our 2q results release?
No rigs, but we have a new plane.
Let us back in
I realize I don't speak for everybody, but I would be the first to step back into the office if they would let me. I'll sign a waiver, I'll do whatever I have to do for the company to not feel liable for my safety. Working from home is a kind of... — read more
A Note to the Board
Let it out, guys. I will start: fire Christmann.
Layoff survivor Anxiety
I was wondering if it’s only me feeling this way. Yes, I’m grateful I have a job. Surviving countless layoffs at Apa stresses me out. It’s that constant fear, sinking morale, overworking picking what others were doing, teams destroyed, less sense of... — read more
What’s John Christmann doing now?
Praying to be premier
COVID Response and Leadership
While this page seems to be a venting outlet I'd like to commend APA on the way they've handled this entire COVID pandemic. They could easily require us to be back in the field and office but have allowed us to work remotely for months (I realize... — read more
Managements Threats to withhold Bonus
In the last 2 weeks field teams have been threatened twice by management to withhold or garnish out next years bonus for any driving violations, or if we are caught not wearing our masks in the office or while on location with other people. .. — read more
Executives pay cut
In virtual town-hall meeting It was mentioned executives’ pay cut, and the answer was that they took pay cuts because the stock price went down?
JC among highest paid CEOs for Houston based CEO
He ranks #8. I wish this would reflect company performance too. Probably APA not even top 50 of best performing companies and stocks. Make Apache Great Again hehehe
More layoffa today
thought we were past that....
So now we are shooting ourselves in the foot.
This company must have an A team of id–ts working around the clock on how to drive this once great company in the ground. We now have decided to not flare ever. No government mandate. We our doing it because we are now green. What stupidity with... — read more