SWN Earnings Call - Drinking Game Well it's that time of the Quarter again. Have your favorite booze-of-choice handy for upcoming Earnings Call, and have ONE shot (or swig) IMMEDIATELY upon hearing any of the following words / phrases: + "Currency... — read more
Ways long email on state of company
So….. what does everyone think? Takeaways? Hidden meanings? This forum is perfect for sharing those thoughts. Me? I think 40-50% of us are effed!!
Breaking News - New Play
Your not gonna believe this folks!! This is life changing (again) much like several of seent in the 2000’s. Well, no need to hold your breath any longer. This is guaranteed. Buy you a bass boat, a jet ski, and new motor home and a track home for... — read more
2023 numero uno priority is
You guessed it. Manage lower headcount while maintaining cap ex and payroll. There you have it, straight from leadership. Layoffs will be happening within 60 days.
HERE YE HEAR YE
A round of layoffs is scheduled this week is what was heard. Execs want to trim payroll to pay out less incentive bonuses.
What are the odds for layoffs in 2023
Correct answer 100% layoffs. I am in the office today working (?) and taking a few personal items home discreet like. My kids pictures are to important to me. As a single mom I provide for my kids. I am looking for work and the holidays with the... — read more
Christmas layoffs?
What are the latest rumors? This is not a bot. I repeat, this is not a bot. Is our CEO on the fast track to his next opportunity? Speak now.
EFF A DUC
What the F-C is up with all the DUC’s?? Drilled but uncompleted. My Frac teams are sitting on their arses with nothing to do! Fear I’m going to have to lay half of them off! This explains the uptick in spent rubbers in our parking garage lately! ... — read more
2023 Layoff Thread
This thread is for info about potential SWN layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors? Please let me know if you can see this thread 🧵. First time posting and a long term over a decade employee.
Say what??
I did not see this coming? Did anyone else? In case it’s not public yet I will not share details here. If you dare, someone else give the scoop on the big “splash” that occurred overnight. Still in shock.
Is it just me or did I hear it correctly
On the last analyst call I picked up on a comment by Clay that a regime change is eminent. It was during the Q and A. Been weird vibes in office. No layoff vibes thank goodness. But leadership has failed for o er a decade. Look at our stock price... — read more
SWN raising top notch corporate CS’s
Yep, we’re raising em right. Per capita, SWN has more corporate 🐓 suckers than any other natural gas company this side of the Mississippi River. You know who you are. You’re here at 5:30am, you skip lunch because it’s “good for the company”, you... — read more
Company Loyalty vs Quiet Quitting
So here it is and there is still a lot of morale issues and frustration with workers. I know we have jobs but a major disincentive for working above and beyond and being truly loyal is the constant threat of mass layoffs and a track record of layoffs... — read more
holiday housekeeping or layoffs
just now heard from a confidential informant that housekeeping will happen to spring office employees by end of year. the only reason why is so certain executives can make their plan read bonus. good people will not have a happy kawanza or hanukah... — read more
No Good Jobs Available
I wish I had left a year or so ago when our competitors were desperate for top talent like me and throwing high pay and sign-on bonuses at candidates. Now we're back to where were before: few good open positions, no responses after interviews, and... — read more
Your help is needed
Is SWN the worst run major E and P company in modern era. Hey Enron ain’t got nothing on us. Just think of all the failed New Ventures, useless but costly reorganizations, and horrible decisions made in the last ten years or so. Name one company... — read more
Natura Gas = ↗️ SWN = ⬇️
What’s the common denominator, folks. Well, I’ve got news for you. Or do I? Your CEO is one incompetent bo-b!! This metric is telling. Almost not possible to be trading shares less than the NG futures. There should be no executive bonuses or salary... — read more
WFH Approved!!
This is a great news. I was just informed of a permanent WFH situation, but without a paycheck going forward. Anyone else get a notification this morning?
Quiet quitting
So who’s with me? I’m going to be quiet quitting now. I’m so tired of getting only minimal raises and working more than the bare minimum, only to make the bosses richer. I need to be compensated for any time more than 40 hours per week. We deserve... — read more
You Get A WFH Extension
Got this WFH Extension. Did anyone else in the corporate office get an official extension till 3/31/23? My group did and I was shocked seems like we are the only people staying home till 3/31/23... from what I heard everyone else went back or will be... — read more
Wednesday update update!!
Attention all SW Energy employees. It has been mandated that we all do the right thing given the situation out in the field on our drill rigs and Frac crews. We know this “thing” has spread - originating on Jill Pays annual pilgrimage to you know... — read more
I’m not gunna lie…
Best perk at Southwest …WFH. Some days, actually most days… I wake up and I leave my mouse moving and I do nothing all day. I used to work hard but I realized that not only was there no reward but actually observed and experienced first hand that it... — read more
Do YOU still care About YOUR job?
The managers and above here are very talented at destroying any enthusiasm an employee has for their job. I loved my job until I came here. Perhaps the managers directors and c suite are the ones who should ask themselves how much people here really... — read more
2022 Org News
BIG 2022 ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT Big Org Announcement Next Week!! Check Back Here For Advance Details!! When You Find Out Keep The Gossip To A Minimum!! Stay Tuned For A Few Surprises!!!
WSIUB
I seent these acronym posted several places in our campus. Does anyone know what this means? Curious. Obviously the Code 8222 was a bust, mostly. Now I’m curious. Must mean something like “why should I ….” Can anyone crack the code? TIA!
Most recent quarterly transcript
Read it Can anyone tell from recent transcript how we are doing for the long haul? Success? Layoffs? Growth? Decline? Say one say all
Who else is tired of the corporate drama?
I stopped expecting any improvement here. Complaining will get me nowhere, so I'm mostly focused on looking for a new job and I hope I'll find it before they lay me off. The problem is that I have been looking for better options for a very long time... — read more
Are layoffs this Tuesday being postponed
Good morning. Can any one confirm layoffs may be postponed that are for this Tuesday? Gut feels says YES.
Thoughts and prayers next few weeks
Losing sleep tonight. Not sure why. I know in the next few weeks lives are going to be changed as new opportunities open with layoffs. Going to drop a prayer card at church tomorrow for those whose livelihoods will change.
Code Is 8222
Saw this in an email. Code name 8222 so this is next layoff date 8/2/22.
Special BOD meeting after July 4
In office early today. Overheard some C suite guys talk with amusement about a special BOD meeting. Seems odd. Is change underfoot.
No layoffs?
Weren't there supposed to be layoffs today? Another rumor gone wrong? Or has something happened that I somehow missed (which I seriously doubt)?
This is the week. I promise.
Hope everyone has enjoyed their summers so far. This week will change everything. Get ready. Buckle up. The fun is just about to start.
RSG will equal LAYOFFS
Howdy all. RSG will equal layoffs by end of year. To that I say as a member of the WV production team I contribute RSG every day around 7AM. Usually purge a big ol breakfast made from scratch by wife or when my GF is not. Have been told that my RSG... — read more
WFH POLICY update this week!
Happy Monday (not so) Funday! Well, here’s the deal, folks. In this time of pandemic uncertainty, we’re moving several folks to “WFH” status, actually with the W part removed. This really just means “from home” and stuff. The work part won’t be... — read more
When SWN reaches $10
Thanks to Mr Way, he’s finally got our stock going in the right direction. I’ll be able to retire soon. Can’t wait.
Promotions/Raises
With inflation through the roof and our industry clearly in the scope of the White House, what is the long term specter on significant raises around here before 4th of July? I, for one, only received 6% raise this year, which is half of the inflation... — read more
Holy Smokes We Got Us A Great Site Here
Have not been on this site since early 2020 pre Covid. Thought I would have been let go by now but nope cashing a check. With the rumor mill buzzing around the office I had to check this site waiting on my son’s Little League game today. Holy... — read more
Light in the loafers
So was at an industry engineering conference this week. I’m fairly new to Southwest so thought I could get some insight into our company from a peers perspective. Someone said rather openly that our CEO was quote “light in the loafers”. What does... — read more
Total incompetence
Management is using every opportunity to show employees how little they respect us and how much they don't care about us and they're shocked when productivity goes down. It makes me laugh how out of touch and incompetent everybody at every management... — read more