The market is terrible right now. Companies are lowballing skilled workers because they know people are desperate. I hate this place, but at least I have a job.

I wrote my resignation letter in 15 minutes. The real version took 2 years to write inside my head: The one I submitted said "pursuing a new opportunity." Professional. Clean. Polite. The one I actually meant said something very different. ... — read more 

Heard some senior folks talk about our high performing teams in terms of sports teams. It made me think about genuinely high performing sports teams - the ones who are given time to develop and train, given the best equipment, given support, given... — read more 

Chinese doing it https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/ghana-bets-on-its-first-privately-owned-dollar198-billion-refinery-in-push-to-produce/q20pcky

https://qz.com/google-workers-rally-layoff-protections-headquarters-071726 Among the petition's core demands: a severance guarantee for any worker who is laid off, the option of voluntary departures ahead of any mandatory cuts, the elimination of... — read more 

Best example I have seen is the small plastic sculpture that has replaced the previous nice bronze sculptures on wooden bases.

ExxonMobil has publicly stated that domestic manufacturing is a central pillar of India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, and the company has launched its own “Make in India” initiative to help realize that goal ExxonMobil+1. ***Strategic Alignment with... — read more 

Can Execs get PIP’d or demoted to Non-Exec due to poor ranking?

Dear EMHC Team, After several site visits, I have identified a recurring operational concern: an alarming level of cranial uniformity among the male population. At this point, I am no longer confident that there are multiple individuals involved... — read more 

I saw state troopers positioned along 99 East all the way to Rayford exit.

The more I interact with top management the less impressed I am. Conflicting guidance constantly is given. They even conflict their own stated written strategies and policies. They want everything and refuse to make decisions on trade offs instead... — read more 

All this talk about improving culture and recognition and then after three years in a group when I transfer out my supervisor can’t even be bothered to circulate a thank you card. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out is our culture. Oh but you... — read more 

Every time I bring forward a good idea some senior SME or Advisor either steals it and takes credit or tries to ki-l it or minimize the impact. What gives? 15 years of this bullsh-t. I am done bringing ideas forward and am going to quiet quit in... — read more 

More and more Pioneer resignations. I guess they aren’t impressed by our “culture” and “care”

Why is there a large number of police on ExxonMobil campus this afternoon?

Each cycle has a target percentage that must land in MLRP (NI + NSI). That percentage isn’t identical across all organizations, but the weighted average across the whole function has to match whatever HR planned for that year. Is it possible for some... — read more 

I am wondering if we will have yet another year of zero raises.

Does management genuinely believe the recent PADP/MLPR changes are the best way for EM to meet its goals? If the real aim is headcount reduction, there are far less damaging approaches that don’t undermine morale. Does EM HR, the MC or board truly... — read more 

For retirees or those who are past the age of 55, what was your net pay raises in last 10 years, what do you estimate as the net value of the retiree health insurance?

Don't be fooled by the lie "career is one designed to last". More positions are being moved to low-cost centers in India and Malaysia. As an experienced hire, you will be treated as an outsider and your experience won't be valued here. You will be... — read more 

Most people quit too late. Look out for these 12 signs: Dread Every Morning ↳This isn't a bad week, it's a pattern that won't shift ↳Ex: Your stomach drops every Sunday night before Monday Growth Has Stopped ↳You've learned everything this... — read more 

Does anyone know? AI is saying anywhere between $14,000 to $23,000 per year. That is quite the savings...............

What GBCs will be gone after Polaris? Any information helps. Even though we’re cheap, can’t compete with MC’s india strategy.

Complete the sentence.

Just commented this in another thread, but thought may be worth mentioning. Based on other people’s posts today, it’s confirmed the MLRP policy change is being applied retroactively (2 NSI in 5 years = termination). Instead of it being effective... — read more 

Well, it finally happened. Got called into a “quick sync” with my manager Monday morning. HR was already in the room, which tells you everything. They slid the PIP paperwork across the table, and before I could even read the “performance... — read more 

Just got my PDS review and told that I was going to be terminated immediately as I had already been on a PIP within the last 5 years under the MLRP scheme Was told that I would not be getting my retrenchment package initally promised for... — read more 

Can anyone share any BTC or KLTC success stories? I presume we have above average ppl at the highest levels of management. We’ve been on this TC journey now for a while and should be able to judge whether or not we should double down or reset our... — read more 

I’ve learned more about ExxonMobil’s policies and the unwritten, dirtier rules outside the office than inside it. I’m sharing what I’ve picked up so far. If this helps even one person who walks blind. Feel free to add to it and keep it a live... — read more 

IMO. These days, the company pays no importance to retention. The majority of XOM employees in the US will likely have a maximum of 5 years at the company before they finally realize that they are better off somewhere else. 10 years maximum if... — read more 

https://www.business-standard.com/amp/companies/news/exxonmobil-s-india-gcc-leases-235-300-sq-ft-space-in-bengaluru-for-70-3-cr-126070801271_1.html ExxonMobil is aggressively expanding BTC by leasing more office space for technology, engineering... — read more 

So management remove decent people, remove decent tools and cripple processes - the activity fails - they then use that as an excuse to cut the activity back to the minimum and send the work to India - they move on to the next activity and repeat. No... — read more 

So with the finance forum, the intent was clarity. However, if we expect finance personnel to engage with broader opinion, do they need to be finance specialists? I take that to mean that we don’t need finance majors any longer. Appreciate the... — read more 

What do L4 managers (first line) even do? Honestly, most of them just show up to ranking meetings and focus on protecting their own spot. Then they run a few routine chit‑chat check‑ins with their direct reports, maybe take the team out for frozen... — read more 

A flurry of goner posts with cube photos are recently on rise on LinkedIn, why?

I'm thinking we won't see more cuts until next year. Anyone else have thoughts on timing?

Do we still need Exploration? Is EM still winning post Guyana?

When will PDS feedback start / end? Are supervisors/ managers having a rough time giving feedback?