STOP CALLING ME ON MY CHRISTMAS VACATION.
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No @1gwo. Quitting on a not necessary. Enjoying your entitled vacation is what you need to do. Just turn off the phone or mute the ringer. That’s all you need to do. I’ve been doing this for 27 years with no consequences.
If you don’t want to be called, just quit. Not sure why all the whining. Go find a job that allows you to be completely disconnected from work and be happy. :-)
Just issue a full delegation to a direct report or co-worker. Issue an email when you leave on vacation that the person (not on vacation) will be handling 100% of your normal work, attending meetings, etc. Then you are free. Tell the boss the family cabin in the mountains has terrible phone service and no internet.
I've been on your board for a while now to get a glimpse of how Chevron compares to Exxon (former employee) during the past year or so. It is very interesting how Chevron and Exxon have so much in common culture-wise: a) do not think up new ideas, b) never question authority, and c) this is how its done and this is how it will always be done. This is almost amusing since Chevron is based in surfer country on the west coast and Exxon used to be based in WASP country in NY. I guess the apple never fell that far from the standard oil tree.
I had one "bad boss". Thought it was expected that you participate on calls while you were on vacation. Many of those calls could have been summarized by another participant and communicated to me via email (which you learn to monitor while on vacation— though you could choose the time of day to review) without imposing on my vacation time w/ family.
I remember one time spending 6 holes of my 18 holes of golf w/ my brother-in-law and his friends listening to a call that my boss was on and it wasn't close to being critical. I always thought it was a "cheap trick" that boss wanted to "test" your job commitment. Glad I have nothing to do with that bad boss anymore— what a tool
For 28 years at Chevron, I blindly followed the rules, didn’t question authority, didn’t even think for myself. I got paid on time and practically nobody knew I existed. So much so that when I retired 4 years ago, my paychecks still get direct deposited on time twice a month. It pays to be next to invisible at Chevron.
Thinking for yourself is not encouraged at Chevron, That is done for you. There is a standard procedure/process for everything. Blindly follow the rules, don't question authority, drink the Chevron Kool-Aid and you stand a very good chance of getting along just fine.
I like the joke. Seriously though - You have to understand that Chevron is one of the most anal retentive companies in the world, They micro manage everything down to the smallest detail. If Chevron farted only dogs would hear them. The people who work there are so ANAL. Most of the managers are so wound up its surprising they can even walk. They spend most of their time brown nosing and and the company wants no risk takers yet they expect innovation . unbelievable the disconnect right there