From Harvard Business Review How to Leave a Job You Love by Gianpiero Petriglieri November 15, 2018 Sigmund Freud is often quoted saying, a century ago, that to live a good life we need to be able to love and work. These days, it seems we must be... — read more 

‌ You have to love the irony of it. ‌ This week, Dave Calhoun, an acolyte of the late Jack Welch, the legendary longtime chief executive of General Electric, said he was quitting as chief executive of Boeing, joining the list of unsuccessful Welch... — read more 

My management has had hesitation in telling me where they will pre-assess me in the upcoming performance assessment cycle. They have given vague feedback that is generic or try to maneuver around the question. From what I've read on here, if there is... — read more 

I got an offer for a new job. I'm in the middle of a major project here and my leaving would be bad in itself, but my leaving without giving any advance warning or a two weeks' notice could really turn things messy for everybody involved. While I... — read more 

https://hbr.org/2022/11/how-bullying-manifests-at-work-and-how-to-stop-it While the organizational costs of incivility and toxicity are well documented, bullying at work is still a problem. An estimated 48.6 million Americans, or about 30% of the... — read more 

https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/saf-costs-must-be-lower-exxonmobil-vp-says/?oly_enc_id=7798E9325367A8R 3/22/2024 10:50:00 AM (Reuters) - Costs are the main obstacle to increasing the use of SAF said ExxonMobil Senior Vice... — read more 

I am a new hire and it's going to be one year with the company in July. My mental health has declined and I want to quit but my notice period is 3 months. I want to resign in the last week of April so that I can leave in July. Will my resignation put... — read more 

I heard this when two managers were talking about? Is it true? What is HC10 percentage today?

DW talk out of both sides of his mouth. On one hand, LCS is supposed to help decarbonize industry. Yet company is ramping up on oil and gas production. He states that meeting net zero is not possible and too expensive. He threatened to cancel... — read more 

I've heard that if your management doesn't like you, that drastically increases the likelihood that you'll be ranked NSI, but is there any truth to this?

I may have an offer for another company. For anyone who has left, what are the things you did before leaving to ensure a successful transition (rolling over 401k, etc.) ? Do we also have to pay back vacation days ?

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/glassdoor-adding-users-real-names-job-info-to-profiles-without-consent/

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-false-promise-of-carbon-capture-as-a-climate-solution/

For anyone who's been placed on an unbeatable PIP or knows of someone who has, what has your experience been like and what about the goals was unrealistic? I've read that some PIPs are designed specifically to be unbeatable. I've also read that a... — read more 

Rumor has it that LCS is great for your career; rumor also has it that there is an awful lot of dead wood there. What’s the truth? Is it an “opportunity“ in the Exxon sense of the word?

How many coming over and displace us?

To all you non Union departments and refineries ( chemicals and Joliet) it's time for you to come over to the good side. Xom is just sc--wing you. Salary peeps can join a union. Police, Fireman, Professional Athletes, Lawyers and Doctors are all in... — read more 

https://fortune.com/2024/03/18/gilded-age-layoffs-ceos-shareholders-corporate-profits-inequality/amp/

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/22/opinions/boeing-safety-suppliers-employees-aboulafia/index.html

So DWW wants a fight with Chevron over the Hess Guyana interest. Never have I wanted Chevron to f us more. Darren’s compete to win is going to turn us against our partners elsewhere in the world and Darren’s ruthless focus on cost cutting will turn... — read more 

I can post buy vote count is messed up. Anyone else seeing this when logging on?

Far more than other oil companies.what do they do? Chatgpt makes prettier ppt slides Total waste of money

I see a lot of incompetent executives and can not help but wondering how they can possibly receive as a cash bone-us. How much is it? Is it a percentage? How does it work?

Some have said that it could just be your turn to get the NSI for the team. Can you also go to another team during the PIP and perform the PIP under them?

BMRF is super toxic, WHY? The ref is running well. Pushing above 600KBPD.. IDK why it's so cutthroat.. Locals and ex-pats are working hand in hand on the face, but they go and talk sh-t behind your back. SOMEONE HIRE ME. I WANNA LEAVE THIS S H I T... — read more 

https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/bidens-epa-adopts-less-aggressive-rollout-of-vehicle-emissions-rules-b8606182 Biden’s EPA Gives Automakers More Leeway to Phase Out Gas-Engine Cars EPA’s rules for tailpipe emissions—while the most stringent... — read more 

I received a job offer and the third party can't get the employment verified. the 800 number is no longer working, and they emailed payroll.assistance@exxonmobil.com and didn't get back from this email. For people who already left the company... — read more 

Long story short..... Im — read more 

https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/exxon-ceo-says-hydrogen-project-at-risk-without-ira-tax-credits Exxon Mobil Corp. won’t move forward with one of the world’s largest, low-carbon hydrogen projects if the Biden administration withholds tax... — read more 

Anyone know where on the intranet it can be found if there is an uplift for a particular location?

Anyone know? Esp for HC10 sites

Others have said that this follows you everywhere in the company and you won't be eligible for any promotions for a few years even if you pass the PIP. Others have also said that getting PIP also makes it very likely you'll be let go in the future... — read more 

What's going on with all the refinery fires recently? Baytown seems to be a hot bed. PJG last week Baytown furnace - this weekend Billings fire - 2022 Baytown explosion/fire - 2021 Baytown olefins plant - 2019

This has got to be one of the toughest work environments I've ever been in. We're always slammed with work until we're practically running on fumes, and Exxon just won't budge on getting us some extra hands. You'd think a huge name like Exxon would... — read more 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careers/when-to-fire-your-boss-and-take-a-new-job/ Even if your boss and job are great, you will likely eventually want to move on. This is an important — and, likely, irreversible — decision. So make and communicate... — read more 

UPS is trimming the management ranks to reduce costs, increase ownership, and flatten the organization. Like other companies, UPS realized that many levels of management increase costs while causing conflict between different management groups... — read more 

This company has turned into a cesspool of poor managers. My former manager was prime example: Took no responsibility for deliverables of the team. (MIA. He spent most of his time working on his next promotion.) No psychological safety. ... — read more 

Heard the BTC is getting ranked in pair with KLTC so everyone there is concerned about being Pipped. Any updates regarding what the percentage NSI is going to be?

Some likely very important jobs have titles that seem like a joke. Post the most useless job title that you have seen and thought WTH does that person do all day!?!?!? Is that really a full time job!?!?!?!? I will start: Timesheet Approver — read more