It would be amazing if after the PIPs are decided this year, the Supervisors with the most PIP’d direct reports got PIP’d for providing poor leadership! Also, if any Supervisors found to have PIP’d truly productive employees for personal or... — read more 

Cracking down on “low performers” in the workplace will backfire. Numerous companies, from Meta to Microsoft, have been sending a message to their staff: raise your performance or get laid off. While it sounds like CEOs are just promoting... — read more 

This is all relative to each particular situation but what age will you attempt the PIP or just retire. This is of course after RE because before you really need to pass the PIP. I have seen employees leave early recently. Many were 57 to 59 years... — read more 

Well we have had our meetings and lots of changes are coming. More downsizing and consolidation. We are shrinking into a GLO system. Global harmonization is the key. All world sites working together as one happy family. The current sites don't work... — read more 

Can someone please tell Bart to get a haircut and find a suit jacket that fits? The combover and the oversized jacket from Value Village have worn out their welcome.

Ok my wonderful manager was supposed to help me with my career progression. I have not gotten any feedback or plan towards my future. The manager is more focused on the two hipos in the group. I have not been given the opportunities the others... — read more 

I know of a few employees maybe 25 or 30 years ago who were let go at 52 thru 54 years old. They sued exxon for wrongful termination and won confidential settlements. In the past 15 years since the NRE protection I only know of one who was fired for... — read more 

It’s been at least a couple of years that BTC has been included in Houston rank groups. Have never heard of someone from BTC getting PIPed. Are they protected from NSI?

We have had some awesome people leave; who could have been on the list ready for the CEO? K Norman (current Lyten CEO) comes to mind. Anyone else?

Any info?

Whether you should work for ExxonMobil depends on your personal values, career goals, and what you're looking for in a job. Here are a few things to consider: Company Reputation and Values: Pros: ExxonMobil is one of the largest and most... — read more 

I was just informed that upstream research is going to follow the BTEC way. We are now going to have "second]d line supervisors and first line". I have worked at sites in Clinton , Baytown and Houston. The worst were Baytown and Clinton with their... — read more 

Chief financial officer Eimear Bonner tells a Piper Sandler conference uncertainty around the climate for renewables means the energy giant will remain disciplined with its spending. Geert De Lombaerde The chief financial officer of Chevron Corp.... — read more 

Is he(BC) the next CEO?

Baytown? Fawley? Singapore?

Story by Jennifer Bubel Recently, a Tesla manager was fired after writing critical comments on LinkedIn about CEO Elon Musk. That’s got many people wondering just what’s allowed and not allowed as far as what they can write online about their job... — read more 

I attended an all hands meeting recently for my group in Houston and nearly every presenter was tripping over themselves to see who could praise the two centers one hub BTC way of working. It was like attending a cult meeting. What is going on? Do... — read more 

We interviewed a "stellar" candidate for an entry level role, the buddy was well spoken and delivered pristine answers and had perfect grades. We got thru to the offer stage and he rejected....when my bossman called him to ask why what happened.. he... — read more 

Can you share your thoughts on refinery principle engineer position. I am considered next on the bench in couple years but questioning if I really want to do this and should ki-l this idea and go in different direction now. What are pros and cons.

89% of corporate workers are facing mental health challenges Story by Pavithra Mohan Mental health resources have become a crucial corporate benefit among employers who are looking to recruit the best talent, with more and more companies now... — read more 

Tim McDonnell Updated Mar 13, 2025, 9:42am CDT ExxonMobil plans to forge ahead on increasing oil output over the next five years despite signals that the global market is already oversupplied, the company’s head of shale production told... — read more 

https://youtube.com/shorts/xrNumQ_Ug9I?si=cq3gc2hnBkXqdjRD So much winning

Story by Zayda Slabbekoorn Outside of low pay and insufficient opportunities for growth, one of the most influential reasons employees decide to leave their jobs is a bad boss, at least according to a 2021 Pew Research Center study on resignations... — read more 

Last few questions got a good conversation going, though of adding this here. Maybe filks can add from their experience as well to help younger ones figure out their out of this career mess. Everybody deserves being treated with dignity and respect... — read more 

Is it true that Management is going to lower potential CLs to reduce management positions?

The title says it all. I have worked here twenty plus years and it keeps getting worse. The new reorg is good for only the chosen and connected people. The common workers have no chance. My skills are wasted at this dysfunctional mess. I keep running... — read more 

Thinking about accepting an offer within the wells team. What are some pros and cons? Always hear so many different things but can someone enlighten me please?

We all get the fact that staffing is a black box for 90% of the org and a non concern for the 10% hi-pos( no comments on how they are chosen) what can an ordinary employee do to get into some high visibility roles? who has the most power in the... — read more 

Not a good day...

EM’s new Upstream President had meeting with President of Mozambique. I hope someone told him what the acronym LNG meant prior to the meeting.

I assume DW told all the “leaders” to crack the whip and cut costs (ie, lower headcount).

State-owned entities Saudi Aramco 1,839 MtCO2 in CO2 emissions 4.4% Coal India 1,548 3.7 CHN Energy 1,533 3.7 Jinneng Group 1,228 2.9 National Iranian Oil Co 1,262 2.8 Investor-owned companies ExxonMobil 562 1.3 Chevron 487 1.1 Shell 418... — read more 

Chevron is laying off 8000 and Shell is going to sell the chemical business in the US and Europe. Shell is expected to reduce its upstream workforce by 15 to 20 percent. How long before exxon follows? The future is bleak for oil and gas. Of course... — read more 

The recent wave of layoffs by Trump and Elon send strong signals that the federal government is not to protect worker rights. It’s about corporate greed and lining the pockets of those in power. Long, grueling hours will be the expectations and... — read more 

Wave 1 must decide if moving or not April 2. If yes, cash in hand to make move to Houston in 90 days. If no, termination June 30. Severance tbd based on # of layoffs

I hadn’t see the infamous TSA in a while, but they are back annoying “residents” in W1.

ExxonMobil buys naphtha as China petchem complex enters test runs (1) ExxonMobil's new plant to boost Asian naphtha demand (2) Complex produces high-end petrochemical products in China (3) Commercial operations expected in second quarter (4) The... — read more 

Who pays for tariffs on US energy imports? The responsibility for paying the tariffs legally falls to the importers, in this case the US companies buying the oil and petroleum products from Canada and Mexico. The companies are expected to pass along... — read more 

How many Upstreamers are needed for Permian and Guyana? (Minus) How many are Dan/Darren going to bring in from outside? (Equals) Future Jobs —————- And how many are there currently?

Seeing a lot of announcements staffing LCDC. Anyone know if it will happen or is like Baytown Blue, only exists to fleece government subsidies?