Thread regarding National Oilwell Varco Inc. layoffs

This thread represents everything wrong with PCG. People doing shady s*** in the shadows too afraid to speak up and face your enemies.

Name yourself 196956, it's easy to make an accusation about my conversations without having been a part of them, especially if you're not naming yourself, so please pay close attention... Have you noticed I mentioned they've called me and didn't mention anything about our conversations being a prelude to a town hall meeting?

Name all those that congratulated you. Must be the same people you discussed this issue with as you wisely cleared your name without addressing the issue at hand letting everyone know these allegations are not true.

I've had several people ask if these werestarted by me, the short answer is no. I'vegotten several phone calls congatulating me on having the guts to post such a thing, and even though I was working close to each of the people named and was released i the time frame this person discussed, this was not my way of dealing with things. Had I any real proof of these types of infractions I'd have raised an issue before being laid off, it's not my style to go after someone in the manner this first post was made. In case my name is not listed on the front end of this post, I'm not ashamedto claim this posting. For the record this is Gary Grose and I heard about this posting from multiple sources and it took a little time to find it but wanted to clear my name.

I've had several people ask if these werestarted by me, the short answer is no. I'vegotten several phone calls congatulating me on having the guts to post such a thing, and even though I was working close to each of the people named and was released i the time frame this person discussed, this was not my way of dealing with things. Had I any real proof of these types of infractions I'd have raised an issue before being laid off, it's not my style to go after someone in the manner this first post was made. In case my name is not listed on the front end of this post, I'm not ashamedto claim this posting. For the record this is Gary Grose and I heard about this posting from multiple sources and it took a little time to find it but wanted to clear my name.

When did the Eldridge team become more important than the WLY team? Funny, I thought both sides made one. And, there is a lot of anger on this site but it seems the message is clear - maybe that means it is worth looking at.

I wanted to comment on here because I know these guys...but damn...you guys are seriously long winded. I don't want to read that much commentary. So, I'll just say...why don't we all just mind our own.

IN ORDER TO STOP THE CORRUPTION AT NOV IT NEEDS TO BE ROOTED OUT................................FROM ITS SOURCE.....................AT CORPORATE OFFICE THATS WHERE YO CANCER IS AT CORPORATE IS IN BED WITH YOUR TOP BOSS AT YOUR LOCATION NOW GO GET ME MY COFFEE!!!!!!

That is sad. This is no longer a stand up company due to who is running certain locations. I have seen my boss change significantly in the last couple of months from someone we trusted and could talk to, and now shady back stabbing man we completely don't trust and his whole department feels this way.

That is sad. This is no longer a stand up company due to who is running certain locations. I have seen my boss change significantly in the last couple of months from someone we trusted and could talk to, and now shady back stabbing man we completely don't trust and his whole department feels this way.

Not true. Not "anything" is traceable. Some of us use the dark web using Tor encryption, IP is bounced through several layers of encryption to appear to be at another IP address on the Tor network. Some use other tool to remain anonymous and conceal. So good luck with that. I am not a former or present employee at PCG. Just here to add

Can someone take me hunting

I find it amusing neither of you all are making comments regarding the lunches or breakfast each of you received from vendors, that the below person mentioned. Is that because you all took these so called bribes that someone mentioned? Just making note of that. I know at our facility we are all, myself guilty if that's the case and you call the such a bribe. I do not work at PCG so I cannot note on the said so personnel, but someone better hope they never falsify information about me and call my name out otherwise I will seek legal matters. Keep in mind, although you can remain anonymous anything can be traced back.

To the one who mentioned recent activities at PCG: ice-cream socials are now a bad thing? In the end, it was all about keeping everyone motivated because the morale has been terrible around here. We bought it with our money. Building A - can't believe you guys would expose yourselves this cheaply, afterall the original post was really about some sourcing and supplier development specialists.

Sound like all kissass are sticking together

I disagree with anonymous 195442. By the way, I don't work at PCG. I'd like to add something here. You've got it backwards 195442. It's the ignoramus-power-hungry-obsessed managers who are the ones that have a huge void they are trying to desperately fill. They do it by abusing their subordinates or those they don't like and feel inferior to otherwise why else would they do what they do. It's not only a void, it's also a FEAR. They are paralyzed by their own fears. Think about it. Emotionally and psychologically healthy managers don't have to throw their weight around, abuse and bully others to feel good about themselves.

This is just the tip of the iceberg of the unethical practices inside PCG. The more you look around yourself the more you'll find...

You knew exactly what you were doing when you chose to post your comment anon 195442. So please don't say you cannot believe you stooped so low to voice your opinion.......I find it comical as well as disturbing for those who spend all their time reading all these comments and posts then have the audacity to then put in their two cents (voice their opinion) with their condescending comments accusing people of being disgruntle, bitter and trying to fill a void when they have absolutely no clue who these people are. This type of comment holds absolutely no credibility whatsoever. Unless you know for sure who these people are and they've personally told you they are feeling bitter, disgruntle or whatever that's one thing but to make assumptions without even knowing for sure is just ridiculous. You can't speak for others. You're either naive or lying. That's why facts and objectivity need to be major efforts. But let's face it, interpreting the world is not an abundantly clear thing, meanings are often unclear, perhaps intentionally unclear. There are tons of examples of people happily crushing another persons world just to get ahead, they will say anything & do it persuasively & consistently. It's always easier to put people into your boxes than to take them out. Similarly, when one is talking about something potentially negative, it's much easier to see that thing in them. Oddly, it's almost never the person questioning themselves.

All I heard was blah blah blah. Don't hate cause your were let go. This is probably why you were let go. You are a lil bitch boy. There's no crying in baseball. To name drop is just bad for everyone. I agree with previous post comment. Let everyone know your name. I know you won't because you are a lil bitch boy and you have no balls.

As an ex NOV employee whom is currently employed at one of PCG's suppliers now, I have to voice my opinion here. This website is not a credited website, this is purely disgruntle employees that are bitter for whatever the reason and feel the need to fill a void and voice their opinion. Each and every one of you have taken part in supplier appreciations. How was that lunch that you accepted from vendor x? How are the donuts or that kolache you eat every other week from a supplier that regularly brings them? Decisions and practices are being performed for reasons that you may not be in the know of simply because your current job title does not require you to know. Seems like a lot of employees are purely jealous of your fellow colleagues that were part of the reorganization that were strategically placed in other positions that you were not part of. Do I agree with every move that management made while I was at PCG? Absolutely not. The planning and purchasing department is corrupt. The acquisitions manager, planning manager and purchasing supervisors are not qualified and do not stand up for their employees. Do not call out other departments simply because you do not have support from your direct supervisors. With that being said, I cannot believe I stooped this low to even voice my opinion on here.

I would like to disagree with what was said on the initial post 478569 but I can't. There are many issues with the new reorganization they implemented. There are alot of yes people in high positions. Most have been given these positions based on if they are liked by others instead of their experience level. I agree that there are "very questionable practices" and vendor selections here from the stack OSV vendors we are forced to cut purchase orders to; to the strategic sourcing group vendors that keep getting more business then the rest. There is no remedy to this, until corporate gets rid of the management at this location. Until then nothing is going to change. Many employees have been told to just keep ur head down and ur mouth shut in order to keep their jobs, to not ask questions even if they know what they are doing is not right. Or it will have to be fixed later by someone else, or just to make inventory look good temporarily. Employees are now resorting to kissing up to their bosses and telling on their own team members in order to save their jobs. Many good people in my building have been selected to be laid off not because their job was not done but only because they are not liked by certain managers some which are very new in their positions. It's disgraceful to know this company used to be so great and now it's turning into a war zone. Everyone is looking out for themselves instead of the company as a whole. We have even known of some managers calling only "certain" people into their office if they are 5 mins late to their desk coming from lunch. We are not hourly but it seems some mangers only pick on the people they dont like and not say anything to the others they do like.

Some mangers are now buying cakes for birthdays and having ice cream socials, that are expensed by the company just to be liked by people, but it doesn't change the fact alot of wrong people keep staying and all the good ones who actually knew the job keep being let go. I'm sure I'm next.

Anonymous195156, I can also vouch for Danny. He's been a stand up man as long as I've known him, which has been long time. I wouldn't be where I'm at now without his help.

I have to defend Danny Chandler on this. I know he started as a helper on the floor and held many positions moving up to his current one. Danny moved up because he APPLIED himself to learn every task given. Proved he can handle more responsibility and accepted it. Danny is what NOV is about. We have professionals in All areas because of this. Hats off to Danny and all professionals who have done the same.

I'm am shocked and amazed that anyone would post anything here. YOU -- the laid off person, never stopped once to think that you could be endangering the lives of so many. Layoffs are up to companies who do business and they are a part of the business and frankly, laying people off is the fastest way to cut bottom line costs. You should really learn to move on. As for the accusations you make, obviously you have included suppliers that are angry they are named here...you have called out specific companies and people but not told anyone who you are -- but again, very easy to figure out. You have hurt good people and suppliers with your words...what will you do next? This is so not fair. But life isn't fair, is it? There is a reason this website was built! So those who have been laid off can't vent. I've been laid off before and been angry about it but never this....ever...speaks volumes to your professionalism.

As an employee who is voluntarily not long for their position, which vendors do you feel should be getting more work? Maybe I can pull some stats and compare them to those companies being mentioned.

You are obviously the type of employee every company dreams of having.

My attention was drawn to this posting today. As a distinguished NOV supplier, we are disappointed that you would stoop so low to ridicule our company and already established professional business relationships with baseless accusations on bribe and corrupt practices. As inferred in the original post, your layoff has nothing to do with strategic sourcing or procuring goods from our company. We also lost hardworking employees due to the current industry market. Nurse your wounds and move on.

Anonymous194859 so tell about this lala land you mentioned u must be living there cause we never heard of it. Make it brief tho

I would like to inquire about the free Wednesday nights? Anyone?

Call them all out..Your forgot Ed's Precision and him supplying all of PCG with Rodeo ticket....Thousands of dollars of tickets, fishing trip, etc.

Heck check some of the Vendor's listed above's open orders versus the honest shops. Good shops are dying everyday that have been there in good times and

bad for NOV PCG while these shops buy the work that use to go to these dying shops. There is a huge problem and is goes very deep. I see the comment

about NOV making strides in cleaning this up......Not true and there are simple facts out there in broad day light that was mentioned.

Ask about the EVERY Wednesday night meet up that Centerline pays for.....Everyone knows.

less time bitching, more time looking for a job in lalaland near where you live.

Here bygynneth the Questioneth with hath perced roote Inspired hath in every holt and heeth

with open eye- PCG is not thy corporate offices. Corporate offices hath parkwood southwest Houston.

Welcome to PCG

YOU CAN ALWAYS CHECK WITH OLD FATTY WHINEY BOY HERE AT CORPORATE OFFICE HE ALWAYS WHEELIN ANA DEALING TEXANS ANA HOUSTON COOGS FOOTBALL TICKETS HECK HELL EVEN TAKE A BRIBE JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO FEEL NEEDED ANA WANTED WHISPER SWEET NOTHINGS INTO HIS EAR AND YOU MIGHTA GET IT FREE NOT HURT TO TRY

Anyone have Texan tickets for the jets game?! Lol

This should not be posted here and our Team is doing everything they can to help NOV. Period.

194473 I think this person is still with NOV with the comments on planned hunting trips and all. this is so wrong to drop names on here

Yeah, okay buddy. I work for one of those vendors that you are libeling. We received a grand total of less than $100k in orders from NOV PCG last quarter. I guess you didn't do much research before making these assertions. Perhaps as a vendor I can shed some light on what you should already know. None of the PCG vendors are getting a lot of work. Most of that is being insourced to NOV manufacturing facilities to keep the spindles turning. We, and other vendors, can most certainly produce those components for less, but we understand NOV's commitment to keeping as many of their own people employed as possible. I personally think that is noble of them. I am sorry that you got laid off, but that is not our fault. I can't speak for the other vendors you mentioned, but we average less than $800 per customer in entertainment each month. That is per customer, not per customer employee. Meaning that $800 is divvied up between all of the people we interact with from each customer. All done above-board. Sorry to burst your bubble, but bringing breakfasts, delivering lunches, and giving promotional items to entire groups of employees at the same time isn't exactly the bribery you mention. I'll go ahead and make this clear one more time. We are one of the vendors you mentioned. NOV PCG parts may have us listed as the official vendor, but that work is being kept in-house and we aren't seeing hardly any of it. We have effectively gotten laid off by NOV PCG before you did.

Ha! Sounds like someone is a little upset that his gravy train got cut off. NOV has been making strides to remove the vendors who actually commit egregious violations (falsifying quality documentation, falsifying material certs, bribery, etc.). The complaint by 478569 really sounds like someone who was involved with those nefarious vendors ended up getting caught up on a layoff. Be careful, buddy. The stuff you posted is provably false and you could end up being sued for slander.

It's good to see what happen !!

I think Mr Clay William to see this too!!!