When one retires, a date may be chosen to receive the lump sum or start annuity payments. Thus, a delay is possible. Can someone explain how they determined the optimum start date? Just watching interest rates? How long can you wait to specify the... — read more 

I am finishing my thesis and was planning on starting at CHV in late summer. They gave me the best offer overall and I was wanting to go to work for a major as I am wanting to focus on exploration research. My other offer is with an independent and... — read more 

With interest rates close to an all time low, is this a good time to cash out your Pension ? (if you have not already done so)

That can't be a good thing.

I am hearing that people are receiving their checks thru the mail and some direct deposit. For those who received it direct deposit did you fill out a new direct deposit form after the layoff. The form that was in the packet?

How many team leads, supervisors or managers have you worked with or for who displayed true leadership qualities? Maybe a few, or maybe none. You can look up leadership traits and qualities on the Internet and see if any of them apply to your... — read more 

Isn't it time to get rid of the Covington office and move those operations to Houston?

Does anyone know if there is a severance package if left standing during a "normal" PDC? Worried about this fall's PDC. There will be way more people than jobs. PRC consulting services is screwed.

Any layoffs planned for ITC this year?

A question, I EOId and am near the end of my sixty day period, my separation day a couple of weeks away. My 401K money will remain in Vanguard for the time being but the main question I have is around my "retirement money." I've been told that I... — read more 

Chances of Chevron going Bankrupt. Very high.

I am so tired of the people I have to deal with post-ESP ... hardly any e-mail responses, and if they do respond they are not very helpful. I hope oil goes down into the 20s again and CVX goes under.

Some wouldn't pass a child mental stability test.

Although slowly the layoffs are starting again. I heard there will be a big round of layoffs in August hitting Upstream again. Expats in Houston are already being given notice of repatriation; ITC, Shipping, etc. The good times just keep coming. I... — read more 

The government had the booths packed and ready to deliver. Chevron, the new boss in particular Nigel Hearne, wanted CVX project management on it. So we unpacked them and put then in a non waterproof container. They get ruined. Then we dropped them in... — read more 

Does it make any difference whether you file for unemployment before or after receiving your severance check ? Does the TWC apply your severance payment to several months and deduct from unemployment (~$400/week) ? Do you wait until you received your... — read more 

Security Advisor - Executive Protection and Special Projects Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to: Supports the Global Executive and Employee Protection Program and travels with the Chairman and other Executives as... — read more 

To pave the way for severance. Seems like an efficient process!

For folks who Are 62+, have you filed for Social Security, or are you going to wait till Full retirement age or wait till you turn 70 ? What is your thought process as you made the decision ?

What is Chevron's general attitude toward rehiring someone (in the good times)? I left a year back before things got really bad in order to deal with some personal matters, and have only worked part-time since. Is there a written policy or is it up... — read more 

Has anyone else gotten paid yesterday? Was this the last paycheck including June 1 - 13 and unused vacation? Did they take out 401k? I can't tell since I haven't been able to get my pay stubs.

Have worked there for 14 years and was told at my bosses daughters HS grad party I have 50/50 chance. He is announcing his retirement first week in August. Ugh, we all knew this was coming, but having your boss tell you it actually makes it... — read more 

I wonder if folks will finally have to guts to speak out again after June 13th (last day on CVX payroll). This board has been far too quiet recently. There are still many skeletons in the closets all around CVX. Good luck making your payments on... — read more 

Have you seen her? Official story is that she's in some generic position, but rumor on the street is that she is there to clean house. Drives a black mustang with TX plates,

The recent price "surge" is temporary. It is entirely reasonable to expect that oil prices, in the absence of a major supply incident (terrorism, war, natural diaster...), will not reach above the $50s for a very long time. Though I disagree with... — read more 

I am in a transition position that ends in two weeks. any suggestions on things i need to do before my last day?

Can someone provide more detail, there is a ton of Pay Scale Grades information on Glassdoor for Chevron, but it's confusing - can someone provide more detail

A friend of mine was released during the spring ROM. Yesterday, the anniversary gift package arrived congratulating my friends on their 10 years with the company.

Does ExxonMobil have Exxoids? What are your thoughts? It's time to have some fun with robot, asskiss, fake people.

Shell has announced they are dropping their sponsorship of the Houston open citing its lack of strategic fit with where the company is headed. You know JW will be all over this opportunity! Even if not in the budget, he can pay for it with a few... — read more 

You know JW will be all over that! Even if not in the budget, he can pay for it with a few hundred more employees laid off.

Just discovered that the Payroll took back salary for a supposed "advance" given during the 2000 ChevronTexaco merger. HR BS on the issue was that it had to deal with payroll date adjustments. The "policy" was that it was to be repaid at... — read more 

oil is going to rock soon. Developing supply shortages, new demand growth in countries like India and the dwindling investments in new projects could set the stage for another big boom in oil soon. This time we could see 200 dollar oil. What goes... — read more 

Go on folk... tell us the real sh-- that goes on in the ABU...? Don't hold back....

I was laid off from ITC, for the folks who are still employed, how are things going. Hopefully, no more talk of future ROM's. How is management doing, any retirements or changes ?