What is the current hiring process at Oxy after an offer? Background check? Does the dr-g screen include both ur--e and hair?

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)

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?

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.

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).

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 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?

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 

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 

I used to work a lot of overtime, but now I feel that I need to slow down and stop working so many long hours. I'm curious how much overtime you guys work here?

Any expansion in oil or gas production? According the website it seems like it is all about zero in. Whats up with this. The message is way off.

) How do yall like working at oxy (engineer side) i got an offer from them( hows WLB, promotions, culture, etc). 2nd is there salary increases? (I know like xom salaries is high but no bonuses or salary increases)

Please share your honest opinion. I am applying for a job in unconventional and wants to know what is the culture looks like. Is it really overwhelming environment that I need to work in weekends? Is it a toxic culture? Thank you all.

What has changed at Oxy that has made this site so inactive and boring? Any theories?

How do merit increased and bonuses work for a new employee if they joined near the end of the year? Is there a cutoff date for getting the bonus in Q1 2023 if I joined in late 2022? If yes, would it just be the percentage of earnings in 2022? What... —  read more 

Post any information about potential or actual Occidental Petroleum layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Noticed that Oxy has the title “fellow” associated with people. Is this a new level? Are there any criteria for obtaining this title? Did it come from Anadarko? Speculating it is like a chief title.

Why are they still on denial about inflation? Cash cost per barrel target is so low. Set unachievable targets then employees get punished for not reaching them.

I feel for our children, grandkids, and their children in the future with the amount they will be taxed, and their ability to get jobs that keep up with inflation. I was going to retire in 2023, but now I am sticking with it until I get chased off or... —  read more 

Who's better employer?

Q: What if the big Anadarko deal never took place? Answer: We would all be richer because the company would spin off all of this cash to us instead of paying down debt and WB. By the time the debt is paid down we will be suffering from low oil... —  read more 

I remember all the people coming on here trashing oil and gas talking about how great the tech companies were handling the WFH. Well, thousands are gone from Twitter and now Meta (Facebook) are about to layoff thousands more. Turns out oil and gas is... —  read more 

Oxy! Please oh pretty please hand over your well deserved profits to the consumers who don’t even buy your product directly. If that is not possible then give it to the shareholders. If you don’t want the shareholders to have it then invest it in... —  read more 

Thank you Vicki for the special bonus. You get a lot of negative comments on this website but we appreciate you and thank you for the work that you have done this year. Oxy is stronger than ever. The future is bright!

Incompetence, corruption, wastage - are bad for any company. But hey, we at least have amazing ESG scores, right?

Is Oxy a better company now because of the APC acquisition, worse, or did the acquisition make little difference? I’m thinking in terms of shareholders, finances, operations, personnel, long term, etc.

Who here would give up their one time “financial success” bonus to WFH full time? 🖐️

I am surprised nobody has posted on the upcoming calibration meetings. Not to be concerned with layoffs before Christmas, but it seems like this time they added more colour to the main value traits. Never a totally fair or accurate process, just wish... —  read more 

Were the Colorado people who were let go this week eligible for COC until only 2 months ago? Or part of a different org?

Most loser companies are stagnant on this site. Is that what Oxy is? I think not. Let’s get some action going.

Heads up to employees: the IT group is sending out emails to employees posing as HR or some other @oxy email address trying to catch employees in clicking on external links in an email. If you do this, they get you in trouble (for the email they... —  read more 

Please I will need your help in deciding which of the above companies to go with. Their offers are similar but I am a little bit confuse as to which one of them which offer better job stability during a low oil price environment without worrying much... —  read more 

I received an offer to join Oxy. I would appreciate it if someone could educate me on the salary grade levels and perhaps pay ranges if it is published internally. Thanks for your help.

Any update about nap pods? Have you heard if they are being built on which floors?

What does the assessment system look like at Oxy? Is it relative ranking like other places

Will Oxy production be impacted by the hurricane that is entering the Gulf?

It will never be clear to me how those who do almost nothing are graded better than those who give their best, but their performance is assessed as average.

Competitive pay is perhaps the biggest factor that attracts and retains the best employees. The departure of some of the best employees suggests that OXY now no longer pays compensation comparable to, or higher, than the industry standard for... —  read more 

Now that inflation is hanging around, are we going to get those inflation adjustments Vicki hinted at in the townhall?

https://archive.ph/V5lKA How a CEO Rescued a Big Bet on Big Oil; ‘There Were a Lot of Doubters’ Occidental Petroleum’s Vicki Hollub fended off a shareholder revolt led by Carl Icahn. Lifted by rising crude prices, she now has the confidence of Warren... —  read more