That fire drill today, for those who were there. Clearly showed the current state of the company: lack of direction, lack of care. Total lack of safety. Just do it for the checkmark. And then brag about on your performance review how well you did it... — read more
Elements of PIP
Will my manager share anything about what’s on the PIP before I decide to do PIP or PIL?
Here you go Corporate....
You want to terminate people easily? Do a dr-g test. I work with a many addicts. Easy peasy. Start dr-g testing!!! Forget the bottom 10%... Even the hourly should be tested.
Another EXCELLENT TO NI and in 60'
That's all!
Better Operators (O&G, Petchem, Industrial Gases)
With the number of people here citing concerns with Exxon work culture, any better alternatives in this space? Chevron is also cutting jobs. Any employers that stand out in the Houston region?
Reorg end of year?
If you watched the 3 DW videos on the internal homepage, the 2nd video sounded like we are in store for an enterprise wide overhaul to be announced by the end of the year?
How many jobs are you applying to each week during your search?
I’ve been sending out 20 to 30 applications, but it’s starting to feel pointless, like no one’s even seeing them. The job market is brutal right now. Is this just a matter of persistence, or is there something else I’m missing?
What's up with pds timing this year?
What's going on the the pds timing this year? Normally everything g is orderly and timely. Why is HR taking so long to get everything done? We're going into August without guidance on mlrp which is holding g up delivery of results to many other... — read more
Supervisors are snakes who are out for themselves.
I thought i had a great year going. I helped out a new group and got them set up In a new location. I was told by the slimy supervisor I was doing great and not to worry about ranking. I turned in my pds and included some knowledge others that... — read more
Has everyone started their pip or dpc plan yet?
I have yet to recieve my dcp plan. My supervisor is dragging a-s getting it done. I contacted hr but I was told the supervisor would craft it up. The hr rep told me he was only there if I had any questions or concerns. Either exxon is purposely... — read more
Can you get hired as a contractor if you get NSI and leave via PIL or a failed PIP.
Can you get hired as a contractor if you get NSI and leave via PIL or a failed PIP? How long of a separation is there if you can come back as a contractor? I know you sign away your rights to ever apply with Exxonmobil or its affiliates but I have... — read more
The planned HC reductions through 2030 are ridiculous
They are gutting this company. As part of company plan they have the 2030 target of employee count at about 47,000 employees. We are going to an asset light model. Look at the recent Australia news as the playbook for the next 5 years. The higher... — read more
Is my career over with an NI?
Got my first ever NI. Still trying to process this. Been with the company 9 years and bounced between VG to O in the new system and was always among the top 1/3 in the old system. Never played politics. Just worked hard and produced tangible... — read more
The art of attrition: how they wear us down
Let’s list all the attrition tactics they’ve thrown at us so far. PIP has to be the crown jewel - nothing says 'we value you' like a months-long, soul-draining performance circus. I’d also nominate 'lack of perspective' as the soft attrition MVP... — read more
A warning to newcomers
It starts with promises of a fast-paced environment and a tight-knit team. Then you’re pulling 10-hour days with no breaks, covering for people who mysteriously disappear midweek, and juggling three people’s work while being told to do it with a... — read more
D Woods?
Anyone run into him at the campus yet?
NSI %
What is NSI % in your org?
PIL gets Company Provided Outplacement Services
When you accept the PIL my paperwork says that ExxonMobil provides Company Provided Outplacement Services. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of anyone else who used this service and was successful with being placed with another company. Is... — read more
What to do when you accept the PIP
I have decided that I am going to accept the PIP. This is my first time being ranked as NSI. What do I need to know while on PIP and what are things I should do to get a successful pass on PIP. Any advice would definitely help me. Thanks in advance!
Please post CL, YEE, Role, Rank and reasons for rank
CL 28, 30YEE, Advisor, G - tough to compete in 28-29CL range. Need more step out roles outside assigned scope of work.
Beware icarus and don't fly too high. You will fail.
So I like a lot of other high cl employees was piped. I got my cl bump last year and was told I deserved it blah blah. So more money and more expectations from me. I was ranked good last year but nsi this year. Tge reason was I did not find anyone... — read more
Global Trading
How’s year two P4P? Traders happy? TDP candidates looking forward to trading? Global book leads jet setting across the globe instead of trading?
Supervisor has ultimate control of PDS?
Did the supervisor have the power to control the content of PDS presented? Can the supervisor choose to add content or remove content that is not discussed with the employee?
This company ki-ls me
I got my NSI yesterday because I was told as a 28 I can’t compete with the managers in more visible and global roles. Then my supervisor told me they really want me to take the PIP because they are desperate for my skill set and they have nobody... — read more
Why doesn’t Big Tech follow Big Oil and set up overseas biz and tech centers instead of doing H1b visas
https://www.newsweek.com/h1b-visa-immigrants-tech-jobs-impact-college-grads-2106392
The job is definitely a 4 to 5-year max affair
Anything beyond that is just working like a horse for nothing. If you can use the time to upgrade your skills or further specialize in an area, it’s a win for your resume. There are no real avenues for progression, expertise isn’t valued or nurtured... — read more
Stay away
Looking back, I should have heeded the advice to not accept the offer. It’s a very toxic environment. I’ve been lied to, gaslighted, harassed, and had ideas stolen. Even had a supervisor who insinuated he will harm my career for not going along... — read more
MOH Offshore Clearance incl. THC test?
Does the MOH include a THC panel as part of the blood tests for offshore clearance? I know they draw a couple vials for disease related tests and administer vaccines based on the country, but do they use the blood drawn to perform a dr-g test as... — read more
PIL, how about the unused vacation days and floating holidays?
If I choose PIL, how about the unused vacation days and floating holidays?
Exxonmobil ranked as worst O&G employer
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/07/03/what-americas-youngest-workers-want-from-jobs-cnbc-survey.html
Can't WSJ report how Exxon's abuses L1 visa to bring BTC as expats to fill US based roles
White house talks about H1B but can't they see how XOM abuses L1 visas to bring bunch of BTC employees to fill IC and managerial roles in US and finally offshores those roles to BTC hurting the local economy .. why don't people report this to local... — read more
NSI
My supervisor made me change my PA in CC over a zoom call and then they ended up giving me NSI. The supervisor said even if I submitted what I had, the outcome would have been the same. Has anyone experienced this before? I feel like I was set up and... — read more
Performance Assessment Themes
Does anyone know how I can find a copy of this years performance assessment themes? My boss flashed it up for all of two seconds as she blazed through my assessment. I know I checked more boxes than what was quickly ran through. I know it changed... — read more
Exxon used to be a destination
Now it’s just a stepping stone to something better. It didn’t always feel that way, but that’s what it’s become.
Waxes VP gone
Anyone know why AB left (VP in EMPS)? Was he a NSI causality or what? He always seemed to be one of the better VPs in my dealings.
Why are people so scared of PIPs?
I know several people who survived theirs and are still here, some of them thriving. Yes, it took hard work but it's far from impossible. So what am I missing? Why are people being advised to quit as soon as they learn they've been put on a PIP?
NSI and back to work
Does Exxon actually it’s actually safe and or productive to call an employee in and tell them they are NSI, then tell them they have 3 weeks to decide whether they want PIP or PIL and send them back out in the field where they are the lead a of a... — read more
If you think EM is bad you don’t know Clinton,NJ
If you think your organization or team is super bad, incompetent, or toxic, you have not worked at CSR (Corporate Strategic Research) in Clinton, NJ. The worst shi t show ever in human history. CSR had hand picked and hired most untalented and... — read more
Australia
What is happening in Australia? How many employees impacted? All moving to Woodside?
Ranking NSI
I am a ExxonMobil employee that works at a JV under a non exxonMobil supervisor, my ranking was carried out by a ExxonMobil supervisor who I’ve never worked for nor had I ever even met them before. The first time I met them was when they gave me the... — read more