Since everything on the board is very negative, I thought I would say something positive about the company. Here goes...
I am one of the thousands laid off from NOV and am looking for a new position in import / export. One thing I am finding as I apply to companies, and research LinkedIn, is just how little attention that many companies put into supporting Compliance. It appears that companies don't have any idea of the dire consequences that can result if international laws are not followed and procedures aren't adhered to. Working with the global compliance group in Houston was an incredible experience, as that group is first rate! I so appreciate having had the chance to have been exposed to such professionalism and being able to learn how to do things correctly.
Recently I just had an interview with a company that sells products that surely have some government controlled items, yet the company claims everything is EAR99. Also, the export manager at that company doesn't even have a clue of how to do an export audit. I didn't get the job, and it probably is for my own good. Such disregard for policies would lead me to resent such a management style really fast.
Keep up the good work NOV Legal & Compliance. Working with your team is greatly missed.