Rising costs... shortages of building materials... As inflation rises, I would like to discuss what you think how this company will be affected? The overall situation in the company is worrying.

So MC (the SVP of McDermott's North Central & South America region) was canned. Who's next?

Several very close colleagues left in a very short period of time. I have been here for a long time and I have never lost more colleagues in such a short time. Finally, I found a new opportunity. I accepted a job with lower pay because the situation... —  read more 

Has there been anything new on possible July cuts?

Houston court rejected McDermott's motion to dismiss class action claim from Nova Scotia Health Emplyee's Pension Plan. Came out in Industry news, but nothing so far posted online from lawyers. This is at least the second class action lawsuit given... —  read more 

So they very individual who cost the company a rumored 200mUSD for misappropriation of his previous employers Commerical information. And was settled out of court just got promoted. It’s like a bad movie.

So, today was the day that the axe finally fell, well two axes. Too little, too late. What's left will surely be picked over by the circling seagulls sooner rather than later.

So since the legal team has mostly quit, today DD resigned. Guess he will be moving to a country with no extradition treaty.

Just announced that DD resigned.

I'm not a McD employee, I saw in an industry market analysis site that Later this week McD will announce re-organization program....any info

What changes are in store for Eldridge location? Brand new building - 20+ stories, 16 year lease - going to be kind of expenisive to maintain what with all the layoffs plus folk working from home. and no new projects.

It's really disappointing that the company does not disclose the amount of $$$ for awards. Seems to be happening since 2020 and COVID. I see MDR has gotten a couple of FEED contracts and another contract recently. Does anyone know the $$$... —  read more 

I'm already a little desperate because I've been looking for something better for months now. I think that in the end I will have to make a more drastic move - move to another location or make a career turn and try myself in a different role. The... —  read more 

I can’t help but wonder if anyone else sees a similarity between McDermott’s business model and Enron’s.

We need to bring back the Tyler Office. We did real engineering here and was well respected in the world.

This cannot be good for the company. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/4/26/total-suspends-20bn-lng-project-in-mozambique-indefinitely

Mcdif 0.45 today, down 90% in a year. Heading to zero again? They deserve it

I heard from my boss that we will have another round of layoffs this June. And some international offices will be permanently closed. Is this the end. Or is there a sliver of hope

I got laid off last year and found another job which unfortunately is also very unstable. I'm interested in what the situation is like here now, is there any improvement or is the getting situation worse day by day? I heard from someone that the... —  read more 

Is there more work for bull hangers / tankees coming? Or is there more being laid off ?

I haven’t been here long, but I’m already looking for a new job. Obviously I had some bad information when I applied for a job at this company because I thought the situation was much better than it is. Now here on the forum I see someone saying... —  read more 

I had a really awful period after I got laid off from McD because I thought I was safer than I actually was and that I still had time so I didn’t prioritize job hunting on time. I finally got a new, solid job and would love to know where are the... —  read more 

Anyone? Are there only projects for the Tank people?

It’s hard to get to the interview stage, but I’m still trying because my priority is to get out of here. I used to be proud to work here, but now I feel embarrassed to put McDermott on my resume. That name may have been relevant in the past, but I... —  read more 

The impact of the pandemic on business is great, that’s understandable, but I’m not sure if the situation in this company would have been any better if the pandemic hadn’t happened. It was in quite critical condition even before the pandemic. I am... —  read more 

How can I be committed to working in a company where there are no benefits, which has no vision, where only layoffs can be expected and where there is no future without cash injections. There is hardly any motivation. Not sure how you do it, but I... —  read more 

McD is revising this years budgets and guidance due to delayed contract awards, ongoing projects delayed and increase cost due to COVID.....looks like a repeat of 2019. This is crazy.

Middle east used to be successful region but seems set to fail also. Contracts awarded to competitors in Qatar and KSA. No sign of new work. Struggle and slowdown on current projects. Management are disconnected and don't know region, clients or... —  read more 

Is there any mention of layoffs today? Any update? I haven’t heard anything yet except a few rumors, but I believe a real storm is coming. Does anyone know how massive these layoffs could be? I’m really worried because I’m not ready to quit since I... —  read more 

Appointment of new in-house Attorney, (long term friend of DD), promotions for some of the "boys", with increased salaries and benefits. The lining of the nests, and legal protections are moving forward. Stand back and watch them get richer, as... —  read more 

Not to worry. DD gets his tranch of stock options !!!

Well. After 18 years. lots of good times and lots of great people. I got the word today that my employment is no longer needed. I wish everyone still at McDermott the best.

With all the turmoil in the office I asked to mobilize to borstar to hide out and they approved it. Started early this year. Nearly doubled my take home pay. Seeing is believing. There is hope for us. Being at site makes me realize we have a chance. —  read more 

I heard from an HR upper up that a high level Exec is being let go go Friday. More info tomorrow. I’ll post first thing.

I heard from a very senior IT director that all IT will be outsourced from projects to offices by the end of 2021

Seems like without a new project this will just go away? I haven’t heard of any new projects. Anything going on in the BD world!

What changes are in store for Eldridge location? Brand new building - 20+ stories, 16 year lease - going to be kind of expenisive to maintain what with all the layoffs plus folk working from home. and no new projects.