Has anyone else’s child had issues with the Teagle scholarship this year?

Does KO feedback even matters during Performance Assessment? Seems like the ranking just depends on who the SLT likes best.

Not so long ago I could put up with a lot of management nonsense because I was working with some really great people who knew what they were doing. Now I am surrounded by the incompetence of the BTC and Contractors that have also gone all in on using... — read more 

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (ICIS)–Employment in the US chemical industry will continue growing even while it contends with a wave of retirements, the consultancy Deloitte said. CHEM EMPLOYEES NEEDED FOR GROWING INDUSTRY The chemical industry... — read more 

I have a feeling my boss is taking advantage of me because I'm new.

Global Upstream Engineering Manager Operations & Maintenance Manager Apr 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Managed global work delivery across Mechanical Integrity, Reliability and Maintenance from our India Technology... — read more 

XTO post about managements was deleted… very interesting…

You know, when we had great pay and benefits that attracted the best people. Today, the benefits package sounds good only on paper. When you look closer at high deductibles, tiny raises, and cost-cutting everywhere, it no longer feels competitive... — read more 

Can I find reliable salary band information regarding CL 25 and CL 26.

I’m a fairly young employee. Do my job well and with a positive attitude always. Work well with others and regularly go above and beyond for things outside of my job description. I don’t think someone has called out me doing something right, sent an... — read more 

So those who have worked with the company for 20+ years, what has your pension actually looked like by the time you’ve left? Is it all it is cracked up to be?

Those who have been at the company for a long time… Has your stress increased, decreased or stayed the same over time? Have your hours works increased, decreased or stayed the same over time?

Is anyone legally trying to recover their full 1 year EM company 401K contribution suspension in 2020-2021 or just accepting the 1000 dollar offer to retirees? I read that a few refinery unions were able to negotiate the full contribution amount. I... — read more 

I have 20 odd years of experience in designing, operating and optimising downstream facilities. The idea that you can offshore the engineering support that keeps these highly complex, old units running safely is baffling to me. Has someone manager... — read more 

Yes, the pay is not bad, but everything else is horrible. Managers are aggressive and dismissive and if you dare ask a question you're labeled a slacker. I haven't been here long enough to know how EVERYTHING works yet! It’s super toxic. I came in... — read more 

Have they evacuated employees from the Middle East yet?

What is your feedback on ExxonMobil technical engineering teams in India. Has it been a success or a nightmare working with india? Honest feedback please

Went through PSMS training a while back and they harped on needing “psychological safety” as a need for people to thrive at work. I guess that only applies to those with a wrench in hand. I’m not looking for a hand out but it would be nice to not... — read more 

My 60-year-old boss takes credit for my ideas all the time but then blocks me from leadership training. How’s Exxon supposed to compete when they’re scared of anyone under 40 having any kind of influence? I swear, I feel so stuck that I'm this close... — read more 

I am pretty sure each one of you has distinct pros & cons, here is what's on my mind and I know i'll get sh-t for writting this but hey, I am sure there will be or two of you who will have something nice to say (I'll post praise of myself anyway but... — read more 

https://www.wttw.com/playlist/2021/09/13/frontline-boeings-fatal-flaw

What is NRE? I see people mention it all the time. What is it? Is it a point in your career that they can’t fire you or something?

I totally get that frustration—it’s like the same story playing out over and over. Quarter after quarter, year after year, EM profits go up, but all that money ends up in the pockets of the CEO and shareholders while the employees are left to deal... — read more 

Where will you be for this cycle?

So today is the day that we all find out our fate, ie stay, go, move. Good luck to everyone and I hope we all get the outcome we wanted, and if it is not what you wanted just remember that a positive mental attitude will help immensely. Plenty of... — read more 

It is like looking into a mirror

Working here is not what it used to be but the alternative (no work at all) is not much better. What if I need more money? What if I get bored? My wife keeps saying I'll worry myself to death and she's probably right. I wish I could relax and enjoy... — read more 

I am planning my exit and came across an old org chart from when I hired on. Everyone else is already gone! Time to turn out the lights.

We are doomed. Bad is about to get worse. A lot worse.

Anyone know what roles if any outside of drilling exist on a 28/28 schedule for CL 28 and higher?

I am close to finishing an MBA the company has partially paid for. Su-ks they don’t pay for it all like they used to. Has anyone quit and had to repay the education benefit?

What is the plan for the Australians on the expat circuit? They have no home country jobs to go to. There are lo future Australia jobs. Is the plan to just keep them expat until their career ends? Sounds expensive. If I was an Australian I would be... — read more 

As ExxonMobil cuts expat premiums, benefits and career opportunities the U.S. embassies and military are evacuating dependents from locations across the Middle East, a major move as tensions spike across the region. A U.S. defense official told Fox... — read more 

BRFP and adhesion business is dead. Good night sweet prince.

I don’t get how good young people can stay at a company that is doing so few meaningful projects and still expect to move up the ladder to a fulfilling and highly paid career. 40 years ago Exxon was expanding all over the world in all its business... — read more 

There are two kinds of bosses, the vast majority were #2. Become a brilliant facilitator—someone who asks the right questions, listens deeply, sets priorities, and creates clarity. Insecure bottleneck—someone who delays, micromanages... — read more 

What do folks make of the email today on productivity tracking software install for our machines? I thought they were already tracking everything on our machines. What is different about this?

I’m a campus hire with less than

CL 29 - default potential for all MPT employees when they start CL 27 - If you are assessed Good or below early on, this is where you’ll end. Maybe a ‘Principal’ position to end your career. You’ll make $300k CL 28-29 - Is where majority of mid tier... — read more