I always wandered WTF people that are in the top of the ranking actually do. We all know that the top of the raking is reserved to the hi-pos and most obnoxious kool-aid drinkers, yes-men, brown-nosers and parasites that are responsible for the... —  read more 

I didn't give it much thought about KM coming into the company and getting gobs of stock. But now I'm not so sure about her performance. Morale was bad in 2020 BUT I have never seen it this BAD. I do not think she is helping. Thoughts on this?

I wouldn't even try to survive PIP because I feel it is a great injustice, judging by some colleagues who are going through all that. What do you think is the reason why you were put on PIP: Perhaps just animosity on the part of the... —  read more 

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-orders-shale-stand-down-over-rash-oilfield-worker-injuries-2022-09-28/ Is this accurate

DHs engage in questionable practices of manipulating assignments so senior technical people in their rank group does not get visibility for their ideas or work. In several instances, the work was re-assigned to their favorites, usually a lower... —  read more 

Are you aware of any questionable activities that if investigated might cause trouble for XOM?

From the people who brought America First, ExxonMobil first! Where we say fu-k your feelings, fu-k your work life balance, who gives a sh-t about morale. Want to be a hotshot, not here folks! Google or Amazon for hotshots. ExxonMobil First!

How do loans off the 401 get repaid if you chose to leave? Do you have to pay it out of your final check (s) or does it come out of the sum of the 401 at the end? Thanks

I don't know of one person who was put on PIP who didn't deserve it in some way. I doubt that my team and department are the exceptions in the company. Most likely, people who are put on PIP are hiding the reasons and pretending it's this big... —  read more 

If managers and supervisor’s main purpose are just to perform transactional tasks (follow procedures, approve timesheets,etc) then AI could be a realistic replacement because they already aren't doing anything that a computer can't do. AI can... —  read more 

Coincidence? Or more evidence that a merger is in the making? https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/Chevron-to-sell-San-Ramon-HQ-property-move-some-17264711.php

A frank question...

If the plan is to reduce headcount to 50k. Is that just in Houston? How many employees do we have with the amount of people quitting and retiring?

I received an email a fews days ago asking me to update my prior to exxon experience via a form. When I hired on only received 10 years and "lost" 9 years towards the 5 week milestone. Looks like exxon is making a play to retain experienced hires... —  read more 

What were the things that Old EM had vs those of current New EM that (almost) everyone wants to escape from?

Investing.com - 7h ago https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/oil-keeps-tumbling-as-bears-eye-low-70s-for-u-s-crude Investing.com -- The selloff in oil showed no signs of slowing on Monday as bears in control of the market doubled down on their bid... —  read more 

EM is legendary for the creation of trendy corporate terminology. Here I have collected some. Please feel free to contribute with your own. "study work": used in 2020. some consulting firm has been hired to determine layoff size and... —  read more 

I finally realized that XOM is all about equality. The management didn't want to be accused of discrimination for only giving low performers a chance to experience PIP so they decided to open it to everybody. Low and high performers, young and old... —  read more 

Time for another involuntary program! I hope oil drops to $40. I want to see gasoline at $2 again. I love cheap gasoline. Oh man, I also love being out of the oil industry. Enjoy the ride folks! And please consider an Exxodus.

Where are all the pi---d of BR peeps?

Reading through posts here and can think of many better ways to spend time that here. What am I missing?

Is security still a SSHE function, or are they aiming for it to be outsourced which will eventually form part of alleged headcount reduction. Wouldn’t surprise me in the current climate, for support services be in the 100% contracted space. —  read more 

Don't tell me it's not easy to find a new job. I started casually looking a month ago and I already managed to get two decent offers. One is from another O&G company and another is in another industry but it's still my field. There are many options... —  read more 

Anyone else notice they are paying more than the max amount of social security at. For 2022? The max contribution for this year is $9,114.

My time with EM was an enjoyable one and at the time I was volunteered to leave I must admit that was a dark period due to poor actor actions / fabrications / trying to justify decisions. One year later and the darkness has lightened, life has... —  read more 

The amount of meetings, PowerPoints and discussions on the survey results is crazy! Management wanting to know how we can make the results better and have "Fun" is beyond measure in Upstream. The managers are trying to be cheerleaders for "New"... —  read more 

Ask details of recently approved projects and you would be shocked how incompetent and behind we are versus the rest of the world. Another algae greenwashing in the making but more public and devastating. Do not take up a job in LCS, you are... —  read more 

Is this concept being rolled out Campus wide? If so how are they dealing with special monitors, seats etc. I guess ergo isn't important any more.

BLOOMBERG: Leaked Study Says Exxon, Partners Overspent by $138 Billion on Oil, Gas Projects. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-23/leaked-study-says-exxon-partners-overspent-by-138-billion-on-oil-gas-projects

Anyone have insights on upcoming salary treatments? I suppose it will be a big sign whether the company wants to encourage attrition via low to moderate raises or be competitive via robust raises that are commensurate with our peer companies.

As a worker, I found it's especially motivating to see our senior advisors and execs post pictures of all the conferences and field trips they're attending on the company dime. Wouldn't you agree?

OK. I am telling you to not volunteer for anything extra. It won't help it can only hurt you. I was excited about the opportunity as I am good at the subject. The leader of the project is a real pain. they are impatient, rude and mean. I did not... —  read more 

I used to consider working here a career but now it's just a job that I'm going to replace at some point, hopefully soon. I stomached a lot of things over the years but watching good people get PIPed for no good reason made me realize no matter what... —  read more 

A comprehensive report by the IEA is warning that gender wage gaps are greater in the energy sector than in the non-energy sector. Furthermore, the energy sector has a relatively low percentage of female workers compared to other parts of the... —  read more 

Just heard that the attrition in the Permian is 20% year to date in the Permian after losing a high percentage last year. Guess if results are not impact, Corp don’t care

What details are available on fatality and other severe incidents in uncon??

Tragedy in the field strikes and Brother Tom wants to know why it keeps happening. Wake up dummy, it’s your fault, and Liam’s, and DW etc etc etc. You have created the toxic culture and resulting attrition that is accelerating. Your failure to take... —  read more 

Anybody in the know?

Let me summarize, we have record profits but what will happen come November is the workers will get told we are competitive which is technically correct when HR hand picks the companies that we lose nobody too and P50 means all other majors are above... —  read more