Will it be over today, or are we looking at the protracted affair? I sure hope they will be over today.

Believe it or not.

In the town hall meeting, leadership acknowledged and apologized for the organizational changes, specifically consolidating three segments into one. It was mentioned that the new individual replacing MCB has made some strong remarks about the... — read more 

Have you ever seen a CEO run a business for 7 yrs where the stock price has never been higher than the day it went public? Does the BoD even pay attention? He has fired everyone on his staff, some more than once. Maybe it is the CEO

At what point will management look at things from the bottom up? How much does operations have to suffer to make efficiencies and quotas look good on paper? I hate to take on the mindset of go with the flow until it fails and hope they can see the... — read more 

Anyone else have to do career mapping PowerPoints and meeting with HR in October? Curious if this is a sign they might be selling us

Heard a rumor today Baker is trying to rehire all of the “business transformation” RIFs after admitting MCB has sc--wed up. Can anyone confirm?

Executive team seems very happy and stable. Much like some former prez’s cabinet. Good things ahead!

I often hear discussions about outsourcing to India and other Asian countries, but as a manager overseeing several teams, I’ve noticed a concerning trend. Each time I recruit in India, individuals join and subsequently leave the job or switch to... — read more 

I got an interview for BH at their controls place in Bristol (think it’s actually in a town outside), wonder if there are any tips, it’s for a S/W eng position. Lots of mixed messages from some people I know going from, don’t touch with barge pole... — read more 

Word from the wireline and oil industry street is that a RA source was lost/ left on site in Saudi. Company man found it put it in his in desk for days (romour us it was 5 to 45 days!) Baker in scramble mode. Major sh#$ has hit the fan. Hmmm... — read more 

Any advice, useful info? How’s the culture? Is ageism also pronounced like with other companies in the industry? Was with Exxon before, and I don’t want to have the repeat of the toxicity I experienced there. Was PIPed in the end just as a cover to... — read more 

DS just given two weeks to find jobs. If you are stateside mfg it’s only a matter of time. Design about to be outsourced too besides keep the management who can make the BIG DECISIONS when seeing the dollar signs $10/hr mfg and $20/hr designer you... — read more 

Is Baker Hughes filled with good-for-nothing Minecraft warriors? I received an offer and was considering joining, but then I saw a message from someone who got fired after 20+ years. Two others commented right below, saying this is what happens when... — read more 

Apparently Q2 performance is strong. Q1 in comparison was just "solid". We learned that solid externally means bad internally. Wonder what strong means and why we keep reducing headcount if the performance is strong (at least this is the story they... — read more 

I was laid off after 20 plus years. What is everyone's read on the outlook for Baker Hughes? Should we sell off our stock? Being laid off, certainly can't afford to lose money on the stock tanking.

These mid level executives can’t stay put long enough to come up with a plan. Much less get one implemented and see whether or not it was effective. Just stepping stones on the resume!

What's with the Alejandro announcement about the Manufacturing Facility at Rankin Road Houston? How many colleagues will be affected?

I’m getting tired of having to ignore the ridiculousness coming down the pipe so i can continue getting things done. I miss having management that cared about the job and their people. They came from the field and understood the job and what it takes... — read more 

Has anyone seen mass layoffs in the last few weeks? Everything seems to be a person here and there, not the 20% of some location.

All hands for Q2? Or end of year?

Hearing Petrolite is on the chopping block to be sold…

The GE virus has done its job. . . . Eroded this once great company down to the bone and now is going to be sold off as a shell of what once was... Sad.. but they bought BHI.. they decided what to do.. unfortunately they destroyed thousands of... — read more 

Baker Hughes has no loyalty to its employees at all. No vacation time, no sick time... and you are just a number. Doesn't matter if you have been with them decades. I hope the company folds.

Laying off experienced and competent people and replacing them with much cheaper and clueless freshmen. They’ll end up with no one left to show the newcomers the ropes. Let alone the fact that many good guys in the field feel so underappreciated that... — read more 

Hearing the start of phase 2 of the transformation and layoffs started in Houston and elsewhere. Any news?

What do you make of that line from MCB today? I immediately thought they don’t want any cost to be incurred before the sell off at the end of 2024 that could be paid by the new owners.

rewrite them or advise the real behaviours you see..

What are execs going to blame tomorrow on Q2 and H1 earnings call? Not the RIFs right? Could never admit a mistake such as cutting experienced people during a cyclical market upturn. Huh I guess those people were actually doing something!

So when the are the Q2 layoffs scheduled to begin?

We hired new employees and trained them up for WFT, HAL, NOV, etc. Why not the other way around? Is it because we are severely underpaid?

Big increase in 'mouse jiggling' software packages purchased by Baker home workers.

Citibank is turning bearish on crude oil in its latest price forecast predicting Brent crude oil prices will drop down to $60 per barrel in 2025. WTI is also expected to follow suite pricing below $60, with OPEC looking to increase output in... — read more 

What do you say ?

As title says, when you complain about ge management, maybe it is baker’s problem.

ironic considering the rumours on TAQA

Maria and followers must go. They have no clue and if they do then it’s Sabotage. So sick of their comments that the workers do nothing. They have no grasp on reality.