At what grade do employees typically get stock bonuses?
VP D&I
How long before the VP D&I position is eliminated and those responsibilities are simply incorporated into the HR department?
Oxy is a carbon capture company...
Keep reading on this site that Oxy is a carbon capture , alternative fuel driven company... No need to find new grease. ... — read more
Salary difference if moving within the company?
If you change roles within the company ( not promotion) do you get a new offer? Lets say within the same org just different role.Not expecting anything just wanted to know that's all.
Today's Quarterly Presentation
And the takeaway today is... Stock buybacks for the foreseeable future! Going to be tough sledding at Oxy till the debt becomes manageable. Minor nod to OxyChem and Carbon capture. Long lateral's in the DJ basin. Sorry for prodding you to find new... — read more
MM
Oh yeah I don’t like you …. Moral majority
Benefits of hybrid schedule
I just discovered last Sunday what the benefits of the hydrid schedule are. 1) you can get really stoned on some good stuff on Sunday night and still be OK for Tuesday.. No red eyes, no buss brain. All is OK unless someone wants to rat you out. ... — read more
How is your work-life balance?
While some are super busy, others do almost nothing, because that's how the work is distributed around here.
What is up with all the very senior deadwood?
In my discipline in the main office there are many technical staff in senior grades which can barely keep up with times. Just poor technical skills and no subject depth. It seems it's a purely union shop? Years in the industry define your grade, no... — read more
CCS vs. CCUS - Oxy vs. Exxon
Oxy has long history in operating CCUS (EOR) fields, but no experience at all in CCS. How does Oxy compare to Exxon in terms of CCS efforts?
Woodlands Tower
As a shareholder and retiree I am always surprised to walk by the tower at 9:30 in the morning and see people working out in the gym and staff walking on the waterway. Firstly, you can see through the smoked glass from the outside and secondly, if... — read more
Chevron buying Oxy!!!
Heard a rumor of CVX buying Oxy? Is this true , is it good or bad?
Office work and job security
Personally, coming to the office does not give me any illusion that my job is safer than not coming to the office. Why do some think that coming to the office makes their job more secure from offshoring?
Your honest answer
I know that things on here should be taken with a grain of salt but I'm still curious. What do you dislike/like about the company or what has your personal experience been like? What would you say to someone who is thinking about applying or to past... — read more
Hiring?
Why is the company still hiring when a lay-off is expected later this year.
Gonna be a new graduate hire in the summer looking forward to it. Any advice?
I will be working at OXY in the summer and was wondering do yall have any advice. This will be my 1st ever job besides internships!
401K Employer's Match
Can someone provide details on this, such as % and which investment company is used (fidelity, vanguard, etc)? Also, is the match invested into the investment of your choosing or into something else? If something else, do you have the option to sell... — read more
How much did your Salary increase and what was your cash bonus amount
Format: Pay Grade, Salary % increase, cash bonus amount
Jet
Do we have a corporate jet and if we do what's the tail number? Can I track it as it flies around the globe?
Dr-g Test
Anyone work at OXY or have in the past? Interested in applying to a role (office role not out on the field) and am wondering if a dr-g test would be required. If so, would it be a ur--e, hair, or both? Just want to know what to expect.
LTI
If you are lucky enough to get LTI, how does that work? Do you get that amount of RSU every year? Or only get refreshers after the original amount runs out(after a few years). Every company is different
Hourly wages
Does anyone know what the hr wage is for Instrument Technician or Electricians in the West Tx area.
Chevron and Oxy............
Think there is a chance Chevron and Oxy will merge with Berkshire-Hatthaway being the top holder of stock in each company? It just seems like Warren Buffett might want this since his company has so much invested in both. It would not surprise me at... — read more
College education not needed here!
I heard about a disturbing trend where companies and state governments are not requiring college degrees for some professional jobs. In my mind the bachelors degree tells a lot about the person. For STEM jobs it is obvious that degreed people know... — read more
Bonuses
When do you think managers will start telling employees about bonuses?
What to expect from earnings report?
If the results are bad, the chances are we're looking at more layoffs and more PIPs, but what about good results? Will good results mean that we are safe for a while or do they only take results into account when they need an excuse for layoffs and... — read more
Raises
How are the raises this year? Above inflation? I haven’t had my review yet.
Bonus Payout Percentage!
The company average will be 110%. Two years in a row above target. Go Oxy!
Oxy Land Administration
I applied for a job as a Land Admin analyst. What is it like working in Oxy’s Land Admin Department?
Hiring process?
What is the current hiring process at Oxy after an offer? Background check? Does the dr-g screen include both ur--e and hair?
How is the WLB for an engineer at oxy?
I understand it would be dependent on department and location. I have heard different things from people. One says oxy is the best WLB compared to others while another has said they will work you (which i know every company does)
WFH
Anyone hear more on the fully remote WFH option, whether it’ll be company wide and how much of a pay cut those opting for it will have to take?
Where’s the dividend?
Look at the minimal dividend that this stock is paying. Why don’t they stop the buybacks and the big capital dump into low carbon and give the money to the shareholders.
2023, the year to be in Oil & Gas Stocks
Scott Sheffield (Pioneer CEO) projects that we'll see $100-$150/barrel for most of 2023 as China demand comebs back and there is no room for extra OPEC production (and declining growth rates in Permian).
Grade increase
Is there a larger raise with a grade level increase? On average, annual raises have been between 2 and 3% from I've heard and experienced. If I get a grade increase with my annual raise, would it be a higher raise overall, like 5%? Bonus target... — read more
Will bonuses be adjusted?
Will upcoming bonuses and LTI be knocked back to account for the tough times ahead for Oxy due to low oil prices and high capital costs?
Compliance with “in the office” requirement
Are all employees showing up in the office on required days? Heard that last year that compliance with work from office policies was poor at some companies. Even 3 days a week in the office. It is hard to believe that management put up with this... — read more
Pension plans vs Oxy retirement?
Which is better? The non-contributory pension plan like Chevron or Shell have for some of the older employees or the Oxy retirement plan. I have a theory that workers are really getting screwed now compared to the plans of two or three decades ago... — read more