Here we go again with merger, or acquisition, talk again with ExxonMobil or Chevron looking to acquire Shell or BP. Let’s face it, the US based energy companies will continue to crush the European energy companies if we keep up with renewable and... —  read more 

Based on the general economy as well as new CEO... I would not be surprised if bonuses are reduced via "management adjustment" (ie: the real BPF is x, but it is reduced down to y) even if our financial results are good in order to be "good financial... —  read more 

Wael is a straight shooter——he admits there will be staff layoffs next year. He dismantled a new group just like that. Time to burnish that resume.

I am thinking about applying to Shell. What are salaries for university hire reservoir engineers (BS vs PhD) running these days?

Any news on BPF? Any plans to finally increase the salary tables for US Professionals after many years of little to no movement?

I heard all jg2 TLs have got promoted, and are hiring more people, thought exploration was on its deathbed in Shell...obviously not in the USA...or am i missing some underhand cut that is coming?

Just speculation....there are some EC board members that have been there almost as long as Ben. The longer it takes for news about changes to EC members, the more likely that Wael is negotiating terms with candidates from outside Shell for those... —  read more 

I'm curious how much of a difference there is between the super majors like exxon, shell, bp, chevron, etc

I have heard WFH is starting to end. How many days do you guys / gals have come to the office ?

What happens if you get a low rating, are you asked to leave?

Any news on a potential bump in base pay?

Wondering what people’s thoughts on this new IPF system are… it’s so hard to get anything other than the default strong rating it’s super demotivating. Why work hard if all your going to get is the default? Also it makes it so when reorg time happens... —  read more 

So, no Integrated/Renewables Director on the EC to fill the gap left by Wael moving to the top job. Is Wael having a battle with the board because he wants to restructure the EC (split gas and renewables?) or - dramatic music - he's bringing someone... —  read more 

...........in case you haven't noticed! What is all the fuss about? We seen a few other Shell CEOs leave - OK, Phil Watts had to leave in a hurry but the rest gracefully bowed out whereas this is taking weeks! Or is it months? It does feel very odd -... —  read more 

As it leaks out that technical staff were told by exploration leaders to be positive about a cr-p sandwich or go do something else...isn't this the natural result of splitting exploration technical and leadership into 2 different organizations? With... —  read more 

in 2020 they sold 220 mmcf/d for 542 million. Make it make sense ....

With the dramatic increase in prices across the board and intractable inflation, have the Shell Retirement Benefits committee members given any consideration to Cost of Living increases for pensioners? Benefit payments have remained unchanged for... —  read more 

Anyone have any insight on what average raises will be next year?

The hiring rate of young subsurface staffs was low enough already before the hiring freeze during pandemic. And the last 2 years we have so many junior engineers decide to leave the company. I suppose there will be another big age gap in 10 years... —  read more 

I'm noticing that there are fewer and fewer people who try to give their best in order to have a great performance.

https://youtu.be/hTUhn4dURf4 Are these guys for real? Nicely made video but the C3 CEO is the biggest and cockiest douchebag ever

Back to the end of year performance, any views on how to make sure you are in atleast the strong category?

Any guesses who the new VP of Shales will be? I thought this would have been revealed already.

and for "Below-Average" Leadership

what's the retirement age in the US? Do people get pushed away beyond certain age?

I hope Wael examines the mission statement ...... glad Ben is retiring to become a UK government tax advisor ....

Got to read news on Exxon’s toxic culture? Replace Exxon with Shell and it applies 100%. Throw in corruption at higher levels as an addition.

I am hearing about job cuts and things afoot in Shell Nigeria. NLNG and SPDC are established companies but Naira devaluation and geopolitical issues have taken their toll. Changes are imminent. Any news from anyone.

Heard that in the past once you reached 3 years at Shell, out of university, they would give you a pay bump? Is that still the case now?

Any news on any upcoming Shell layoffs? With recession looming in Europe and America, hard to see how we will escape layoffs.

Sound like the traders are screwing up last quarter: “substantial differences between paper and physical realisation in a volatile and dislocated market.” They should take away their bonuses from last quarter clearly ..... Also can somebody on the... —  read more 

Seen a couple months back where Shell was accepting bids for Auger and Enchilada/Salsa. Does anyone have any updated information on the sale of these facilities?

Look like world economic is heading toward recession/ depression soon. Will Shell start new round of layoff?

and what is ur discipline, function, job-grade, etcetc.? have the number of hours changed much over the years (for better or for worse)?

We want oil rights because selling the devil's ex------t is lucrative right now. But we can't admit to each other that we're really just a band of greedy wh--es. So we're going grab the moral high ground AND whine about not being able to play in the... —  read more 

Looks like this is becoming popular among Shell's younger employees as well. It's not something I could do (my work ethic wouldn't let me) but I can't begrudge them either. Shell has changed a lot in the last decade or so and I can understand that... —  read more 

Is it true? The rumors in the hallway are that BvB is gone because he sold Permian and now COP is milking the cow after Shell developed it Thoughts?

Wael as CEO

While he was in the US, he reorganized every other year. Lots of layoffs. Deepwater assets sold. What can we expect from him as CEO?