I was fortunate to get a job in the last wave, although it was nothing that I had applied for. The only information I have on the role is the few lines of generic description that I was sent after the fact. I don't even know who my boss is. Again, I'm glad to have a job, but it leaves me wondering... what now?
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Hopefully 2026 will see those of us who want out gone with some cash.
@ap Man this is so true. I don't see the desire to improve things, take on projects or even accept a little extra work any longer from great people who have been through the ringer. This was demoralizing and a couple parties here and there isn't going to fix it.
Well after 13.5 years of loyal service including 2 moves halfway across the United States I was unlucky this time and got left standing. I remember when I got hired I was told during on boarding that I had essentially won the lottery and that I can work 30 years and retire a millionaire. Well I've been through 4 re-orgs across 3 business units. But hey I still have a chance to land a lesser paying role during the quick PDC. I've devoted almost 25 years of my life to the oil industry and now I'm left scratching my head wondering what I'm going to do. Do I switch industries and hope that I can find a comparable paying job or do I uproot my family once again chasing the dream to remain in the industry that has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams? I have years of knowledge but can't hang a college diploma up in my office. It's sad because I feel that the company that I dreamed of working for not value on the job knowledge the way they value a college diploma. I feel like this company is turning in to a popularity contest and upper management not wanting to be challenged with new ideas or ways of doing things they seem to want yes men/women.
Welcome to the Chaos party. The wave one people have been in this mess for months and won't be getting any better soon. It will be a long bumpy ride for all those still employed here or those who unfortunately got laid off. Until there is a ELT spring cleaning we are stuck