I was left standing after 24 years of service. I boss got my job. He does not have the qualification to do my job. His boss did not like me and there for I feel that I didn't get a job. How can they put people into jobs that they are not qualified for. Don't know what I will be doing now. At my age who is going to hire me.
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Sometimes its about aptitude and not qualifications. If you ever pissed off your boss or your bosses boss, an event like a ROM is their chance to get rid of you especially if you were rude to them or others. Who they like weighs heavy in the decision process and its not just qualifications that are considered.
Of course, the EEOC is run by President Obama's administration and very employee friendly. The right to work law in Texas does not give a company the right to discriminate on the basis of age, race and sex. California has the same right to work law and that hasn't stopped discrimination lawsuits.
The EEOC will review your claim and decide whether or not you have a "right to sue." Then be prepared to have every aspect of your life exposed and to be involved in litigation for months, if not years. And perhaps, not win a thing. Be prepared to fight Chevron's Legal Dept and their resources.
There really is nothing you can do. If you are in a "right-to-work" state you are screwed. The only thing you can sue for is age discrimination or another kind of discrimination (if you are a minority) but be prepared to PROVE your case in court. And get out your wallet, it's very expensive to hire a lawyer. The courts usually side with the company unless you have an ace in the hole. Trust me, been there done that...
can you teach? You have so much experience and others can leverage. Would you be interested in doing that?
I feel your pain. My job went to an expat. Yup. He/she was much cheaper (money devaluation) other than that I don't see how/why/why/why?!
I'm insulted. Yet they come into my office asking if I am doing ok.
Same as you, at my age, who's going to want to hire me.
Sigh......
What is the real opinion of Chevron among oil and gas people? On interviews, do they know how bad Chevron is?
177435 can we sue the decision maker? considering it. the company is f***ed up.
Hahaha. Forbes also rated Enron as the best energy company a few months before the implosion.
Sometimes it sucks. When one door closes many other doors open...
Hopefully with your years you saved up a little bit and built a network outside cvx. It's still possible to get on with some of the smaller guys who will kill for that experience.
Still the best energy company to work for rated by Forbes!
That is The Chevron Way. You have been thrown off the platform. But you have options, contact the EEOC.