Does anyone know how long you need to wait before you can be hired as a consultant after retiring?
Any Electric Car Owners on our discussion board? Tell us what you really think about your electic car. Be honest, do not greenwash things.
Is the car good and would you recommend it to the rest of us? Why?
It’s the season
Ranking meetings underway in Permian
Is 2009 comparison appropriate?
I just read the article and it's not bad, but I'm not sure about the author's comparison with 2009. Here it is: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4513917-exxon-mobil-there-will-be-blood
Internal job board would be cool.
You could get an idea of wide rang of job types and maybe see where you want to aim your career. Would be good to have a specific goal or ideal job to work towards. This could establish more self ownership of one's future.
Signs of change at ExxonMobil a year after hedge fund proxy fight
https://www.ft.com/content/54863d07-ac24-436e-bfab-b9c077f56415
Can you jump CL levels?
I was told my sls that I was considered for a supervisory role but since I was a CL23 it would be too much of a CL jump Can you jump CLs? Or is it where you have to do so many years per cl?
Sponsor system
I am glad that someone here mentioned sponsors. I think that the sponsor system is one of the main reasons for the departure of best employees and the decline of this company in general. Do you agree?
How long does it take to find a new job?
They say the job market is hot right now. I have made a definite decision to leave XOM, so some experiences and advice from people that already left to company or from people that know people that left might come in handy. How long does it generally... — read more
Any Former EM get lump sum pension?
EM "alumni" here. Received docs for a "one time" lump sum pension cash out. I'm torn on this. Seems marginally better to not take the lump sum - between amount paid and for tax purposes, but not sure EM will be around in 25+ years with sufficient... — read more
Supervisors that force everyone to work in the office every day...
...why do you do it? Is it because your manager is forcing you? Is it because you truly believe working from home is bad for collaboration and effectiveness? Is it because you can micromanage better? Is it because you enjoy alienating your... — read more
A lot of cleaning is needed
There are too many redundant roles throughout XOM, we have people who are happy to start political wars, territorial managers (and employees) who limit cooperation and even try to claim your work as theirs, and so many other things. We need a major... — read more
Anyone else feeling beaten down?
After many years working here, things just aren’t exciting like they used to be. I dread work even day. Awful leadership tanked morale and ruined trust.
Offered role at Billings Refinery
Been offered a transfer to Billings Refinery. Anyone work there with insights as to what the culture is like there? Is it heavy in politics? How are the BTLs? Is there a group to avoid working for?
What is a sponsor?
Please excuse my ignorance. I have not been with the company very long. I am just now hearing that some new hires are sponsored. What exactly does that mean? No one will really give me a straight answer. I think it’s safe to assume I am not one of... — read more
Contractors should avoid XOM
If you were treated badly as an employee, why even come back as contractor at a fraction of the price? It was as suggested that I should back as consultant. Not sure I want to come back to this toxic environment.
It will get ugly when oil prices crash again
Some say it won't happen for a long time. Any thoughts?
Equinor, Exxon agree to expand Brazil oil operations
By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON, May 17 (Reuters) - Equinor SA (EQNR.OL) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) have taken the first steps to expand an $8 billion oil development off Brazil's coast, the Norwegian oil producer told Reuters. The firms want to boost... — read more
Exxon Retiree Rallies Holders Against C-Suite Perks, CEO Jet Use
Investors will vote on the ex-employee’s proposal at the company’s annual meeting next week By Kevin Crowley May 18, 2022, 10:14 AM CDT Bloomberg Exxon Mobil Corp.’s top executives are showing a failure of leadership by accepting perks such as... — read more
Exxon to sell north Texas gas assets to BKV for $750 million
By Sabrina Valle (Reuters) -Exxon Mobil Corp on Thursday said it signed a deal to sell North Texas natural gas properties to producer BKV Corp for $750 million, as part of a wider move to shed unwanted assets. Exxon, the top U.S. oil producer, set... — read more
15 years service but only 45
Anything magical about the 15 year mark if you are not 55 or disabled? I hear something changes, but I can't find anything written.
Ranking Feedback
Anyone get their ranking feedback yet? If so, when and which location and business line?
TMTS Day
Round up a few people and make them sing praises for TMTS on how great the collaboration is between site and the technology center (TC). How would you feel if you are asked to train your replacement and call it TMTS. There is no trust and... — read more
Exxon to sell north Texas gas assets to BKV for $750 million
Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) on Thursday said it signed a deal to sell North Texas natural gas properties to producer BKV Corp for $750 million, as part of a wider move to shed unwanted... — read more
Summer Interns
Have seen interns all over campus. Just on my group 2. Every morning I see couple waiting to be pick up for first day of work. If you are one of them…please don’t take an offer if you get it. There are much better opportunities than XOM
Don't fall for it
People who think all O&G companies are the same are either willfully ignorant or tasked with making sure employees don't expect better. They either never worked anywhere but XOM and have no idea what they're talking about or they are part of XOM... — read more
Should I be honest to my new employees?
Quick question. I landed an interview with another company. I wasn't previously employed at XOM and have been put on PIP and fired after that. Should I mention that on the interview or keep quiet about that. I’m sure the question about my departure... — read more
Diff Orgs have diff review schedules - but rating groups cross Orgs.
Down the hall, reviews are scheduled shortly. Other end, weeks later. There is a ho-e in this bucket. Anyone know anything? Ha
S&P 500 ESG Index is a Joke
Musk tweeted that "Exxon is rated top ten best in world for environment, social & governance (ESG) by S&P 500, while Tesla didn’t make the list! ESG is a scam. It has been weaponized by phony social justice warriors."
Over paying new hires
New hires
Baton Rouge engineering, the bright side
Did you see the announcement today? Is this the beginning of the change we need? I know I saw some of you celebrating in the hallway.
Don’t forget to vote your shares
If you still own stock don’t forget to vote https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-18/exxon-s-executive-jet-use-other-perks-are-under-fire-from-company-lifer
Can it get worse??
Attrition at the plants is all time high. several positions are open and base work is not getting done.
Thoughts on moving abroad as US employee?
I am a younger American employee (mid 20s) and have always been interested in living and working overseas. I'm currently in a US-based engineering role and would love to work in Western Europe (or anywhere else international). Part of the reason I... — read more