I have it on good authority that the women and children will be off-boarded first. The men are being asked to go down with the ship. As is tradition.

It looks like HR already sent the layoff list to them to have the accounts locked.

We think you have at least a 75% chance of surviving this round of cuts, and even higher if you work in the Woodlands. The glass is more than half full. And nobody is dying here. Of course those of you who leave are cutting dumped into a really... — read more 

I retired from APC last year and I am very honored to have worked 20+ years for the same company. APC fed my family, paid my mortgages and put my child through college. People should direct their anger at the Washington elites that don't give a darn... — read more 

The unexpected spike in oil price to $38 averted the inevitable layoffs. Dance and rejoice in the halls of Anadarko and have a nice sexual congress with your partners at home with Tequila in the evening.

Please bring your own drag up boxes as we will not be providing boxes for your junk. You are responsible for all your belongings. Don't tell us to send it to you. It will NOT happen. Be prepared this week. You are all adults.

When are you gonna come down When are you going to land I should have stayed on the farm I should have listened to my old man You know you can't hold me forever I didn't sign up with you I'm not a present for your friends to open This boy's too young... — read more 

Yes, it's tough. yes it's stressful. Welcome to the real world. Anadarko has been riding a beautiful wave of success and growth, with employees living a holiday ranch lifestyle complete with world class fitness centers, Fridays off, minimum 4 weeks... — read more 

I heard that if you buy a banana Monday morning you'll be safe.

Check out this thread on CHK's page here: Gf2gs1q

The upcoming town hall is intended to boost morale and present a path forward. Regardless of what they tell us, there ARE later RIFs planned for. It is not over. Management always reserves its right to change its position, as the Feb 1 employee... — read more 

Reading through all of these topics and posts I must say I am quite ashamed to say these are co-workers. Those acting like fools on here are the bad apples that we can all hope fall on the list of those axed. IT'S BUSINESS, you have ups and you have... — read more 

For all of the negativity on here, I still love this company. I truly believe the management and the employees live by our values and are trying their very hardest to maintain our high standards in this difficult time for the company and the industry... — read more 

I just booked the massage chair for the next week. It will be my bastioned location for my final days. It has been way too tense around here, so I am going out chill. Well chill, at least until next week. Then ... You will know it's me because I will... — read more 

Any updates here?

have kippers for breakfast? You gotta have em' in Texas, cause everyone's a millionaire.

Let me start by saying I'm working for another E&P in Houston. Still employed, but still shell-shocked after multiple rounds of RIFs (and stealth-firings) over the last year. I still get nervous when I hear footsteps coming down the hall. The fact... — read more 

I've hear management has hired almost 800 security police officers to be on campus next Wednesday/Thursday.

Any rumors about what will happen in the Gillette office? They already lost so many with the sale of the gas, what more will they cut?

I'm hiring hawt anadarko ladies to plant tulips for 20.00 HR. Great benefits and there maybe times you have to trim the bush. :)

To see what it will be like on Friday morning, watch "The Leftovers" (and I don't mean yesterday's lunch in the fridge, soon to be stolen by your out-of-work colleagues to feed their hungry children). Surviving employees will be confused, lost... — read more 

Don't sign any release they give you. If you are over 40, call a lawyer.

Death in a car crash - former CEO of Chesapeake Aubrey McClendon - CHK Board post - here's the link: @GdvJ6w9

All contractors on AMA1 cut this morning. Given 2 hours to exit the building

I just heard 1200 is the number also. Not sure where but it has to be company wide. My guess is next Wednesday and/or Thursday right before the the pay period. Get ready everyone...

Cutting minimum 50% of the work force to survive. More to come by the end of the year. This company has about 17.29 B debt and may go into bankruptcy.