Is it true the consulting company suggested the way to turn things around is getting a CEO who knows that there are ways to grow the business beyond layoffs and cuts? Our current CEO that's all he knows how to do.

I can get behind those. But is that what we're about to get? Or will the management use this as an opportunity to get rid of high performers who are highly paid (well paid for a good reason, of course)? I'd like to believe it'll be the former, but... — read more 

I could use a few months off before restarting the grind, I ain't gonna lie.

Any update on CBU?

I know it's easier said than done, but we've got weeks of anticipation and stressing ahead of us. If you don't try to leave it behind so you can fully recharge your batteries - especially the mental ones - this is going to be a very long month for... — read more 

20% staff reductions planned, mostly in Houston. The market will be saturated with out of work Cloggies.

I know folks have been predicting peak oil for 50 plus years, but when the Permian basin starts rapid decline in 5-10 years and many other legacy areas continue to decline, I do not see any potential that new production elsewhere that can keep up... — read more 

Einstein said, "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them". The move to ENGINE was all but inevitable. It is the direct consequence of our gross organizational incompetence, arrogance, and culture. I want to... — read more 

In today's whirlwind of corporate buzzwords, layoffs and offshoring are the ultimate power moves for any company looking to "optimize" its workforce. By "right-sizing" (a.k.a. downsizing) our team and "leveraging global talent" (a.k.a. outsourcing to... — read more 

What is the most useless function in ABU? My votes goes to SCM.

The nonsense CVX news article about AJR is a joke. He is just about the least respected person in the Wells dept and should have been pushed out ages ago. A truly incompetent engineer. I'm surprised he can figure out how to change the leaking oil... — read more 

With all of the latest moves does it seem like MW is just packaging us up for sale?

Does anyone remember the Townhall where the "special guest" was from Microsoft and it had zero relevance to what was happening with the Company? At that time, I could not for the life of me understand why or what the purpose of that townhall was... — read more 

The fundamental problem is Chevron management has lost sight of the technical competence needed to be successful in this business, across the whole enterprise. If you have no idea what it takes to plan success, cost cutting is the only action that... — read more 

That our safety record goes to sh-t for the next year and a half — even worse than it’s been under Mike so far?

LC as CIO is going to be a disaster. All he has is a script full of buzzwords that he can barely read. Maybe MW was doing Mary a favor, taking him off her hands.

Hey Mike - You want to copy another idea from Exxon? Start real performance assessment, where you force fit people into distribution and bottom 10% are fired every year. Within 5 years you are at 50% headcount. Don’t need to pay severance if you... — read more 

If an employee works in New Mexico, even temporarily, but lives in another state does the employee owe NM state taxes and if so why hasn't CVX followed the law and deducted NM state taxes from my pay check?

So this cr-p now doesn’t become a never ending soap opera. We all have decisions to make, plans in life, financial obligations, and quite frankly no nerves to spare on corporate bullsh-t. They are such drama queens, and bad at that. I can’t figure... — read more 

Let's come up with a nifty idea and feed buzzwords to chatgpt for lingo that makes it sound like they know WTF they are talking about. They can't answer a regular question or scripted. I use to have respect for this company anymore. The hard truth... — read more 

I know many people who hate having to wait to find out about layoffs, but I'm not one of them. I was given time to prepare and I appreciate it. I've been working on my resume and networking like crazy for the past several days. If I'm affected, I'll... — read more 

The management has made its intent known. You have been put in a kettle and been lit. Engine has started Your wish, if you want to end on dinner plate, or jump to save your life. Only folks remaining would be those who can’t find job outside. A)... — read more 

We should just keep posting this since it keeps being taken down.

Why don't we have a Union for IT?

Let’s get some reactions, observations and any other relevant comments regarding the meeting today

Everybody is just waiting for it, speculating and it erodes productivity. Lets get it over with and announce it and finish it in 3 months tops so that people can move on and focus on either finding a new job or doing their chevron job.

What BU and function is most bloated? Feel free to give your reasons!

Did others receive this message, and does it mean that we have been hacked? I got it last night, and I have not received any further updates. Does it seem like too much of a coincidence that this text was sent in the same week as the ENGINE... — read more 

I quit chevron 2 years ago. I spent 17+ years believing the message. The PDC sponsors. Full of S***. Watched non qualified people get the roles I had for on my career development plan for years. I joined Chevron as an experienced hire qualified for... — read more 

Can anyone recall the severance packages offered during the last two major downsizing events (Project Alpha and Transformation). I believe they differed—specifically, the Alpha event offered 2 weeks of salary for each year of service (I think). What... — read more 

It will take months if we mis-manage change the way we have for the couple of last org changes. In the mean time management take whatever small attention they have on the business away to mainly focus on protecting their fiefdoms and favourites... — read more 

When do you think we will start seeing positions open for Bengaluru location? Any insights from the townhall?

What’s the latest news in Australia. I’ve been on my off swing in Bali

I'd rather know if I'm laid off today than have to think and worry about it for the next who knows how long. It's not as if a few days or weeks are going to mean much in "preparing" for being jobless. You either have enough savings or you don't... — read more 

Oops, sorry, bad question. Management already knows everything about this industry in consultation with Microsoft and other external technology thought leaders. Carry on with those current industry leading exploration and development programs.

WFH is done. Expected announcement coming soon

All this talk about lofty goals, success and the ENGINE working. But what happens when the ENGINE doesn’t work? How will the inept leaders regain trust?

Don't you guys think US & other international employees of Indian origin would move back or given preference instead of hiring off the street?

You are toast but so is everyone else. You may just go first.

Texas Sues G.M. Over Collection and Selling of Driver Data https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/business/gm-texas-lawsuit.html The lawsuit accuses the automaker of tricking drivers into sharing detailed driving records that were then sold to... — read more