What do you think if David Lawler would be still with the company, would we have been in better shape? or is he to blame for the shit we are in? Blame being overzealous and running up 3 billion in debt in a play you didn't understand and not thinking... — read more 

L48. Three other Fortune 25 oil companies lured me away from the incumbent to add value to theirs; BP management lays me off because application of what I have to offer creates work, then gets a bonus for doing so. Not a successful management style.

I know there is life outside this industry but part of me wants to get laid so I can go on with my life. We all know that this is not the last layoff and things are going to get worse. Maybe there are whole departments that are let go. Have been... — read more 

With Wamsutter on the block, will cuts be through attrition alone? Never could execute technology execution to bring costs down, and now it's time to pay their dues. Not seeing any news recently, so being kept quiet.

Iran will begin pumping oil this week. How much of an effect will it have on crude prices? And is BP ready to weather this or will there need to be even further reductions?

And, Royal Bank of Scotland is short on oil...

That's the rumor, L48. It make sense as this cut was smaller than most folks predicted. Overall, it's a massive carnage anyway, but if you see what others are doing (e.g., Chevron, COP, etc.) I am surprised that we managed not to have cuts of today's... — read more 

BP deserves to go to the waste bin. Horrible political correctness pervades the company. A growing feminist culture also is apparent. There are some good people, but for the most part, they are functionally incompetent. Yes, intelligent people, don't... — read more 

How realistic is to expect that we will merge with Chevron?

Ask it here, it does not have to be about layoffs

I am nearing retirement in which I have about one year left to go. I welcome an early retirement package from BP. But like others, I will probably be screwed out of my benefits. In all my years as a professional, I have never been more abused or... — read more 

Seen a bunch of banker types walking around WL this week, wondering what all the suits are doing here...

Whatever, really people, why are you so worried about losing your jobs......Honestly, I always wanted to work for BP, when I worked at another oil company, once hired I was miserable. They abused not just the enviorment but people too, I was hired... — read more 

Involuntary severance - A way to legally get rid of overachievers that are pushing best practices and creating work for management. Best get these people out!

Recently told to be moved to the GEC; some others were told to have work only until Marc-2016 - Any advise on the new GEC model ? What are the pros/cons ?

I work in L48 and have been with BP for 25 yrs, one a typical day I spend couple hours in the cafe sipping coffee and chatting about the oil prices, I only go to the cafe when I am bored surfing the net and watching cute cat videos. I then take my... — read more 

Just read on an inter-company message that all managers are receiving raises and bonus' for 'all the hard work' they've done to save the company money. Basically for laying off thousands of employees. Doesn't seem right.

BP laid off an employee and let them leave in a clearly unstable condition today. That person jumped from the overpass at I-10/Barker Cypress today. They've managed to cover it up in the media but it needs to be acknowledged.

I have worked at BP pipelines for over 7 years and have been through a reorganization every 18 months. It is pure chaos. The leadership listed in the previous post only makes decisions that benefit them individually and cares not for the employees... — read more 

"BP plans layoffs at Texas City, Texas, chemical plant -sources" Headline reads on Yahoo news. Good Luck to those affected and wishing you all the best

Upstream has an HR org of over 800 (~4.5% of employees are in HR). Downstream has 40 people in their HR org for an overall business of roughly the same size. Is HR next on the chopping block?

Anyone have a rough estimate of what our Cost Per Barrel is? I thought I had read a while back that is was in the 90s.

USPL just divested all its terminals. Doug Sparkman, head of Fuel Value Chain does not inspire confidence. A cardboard box has more charisma than this guy. His townhalls are a disaster. For example, asked about contacting him, he responded, "Get on... — read more 

its about time to clean house. Many idiots assumed managerial positions they don't deserve.

http://fuelfix.com/blog/2015/03/30/bp-says-paying-just-a-fraction-of-its-oil-spill-bill-could-put-its-u-s-business-in-trouble/

100 take vsep at bpTT About 100 employees have accepted voluntary separation packages from BP Trinidad and Tobago as the energy company continues to grapple with lower global oil prices. In a statement yesterday, bpTT — a subsidiary of UK energy... — read more