For those interested, the IRS published the March interest rates used for pension calculation. For those that are thinking of retiring within a year or two and are considering to take the lump sum distribution, you’d be wise to pay attention to... — read more 

This applies to HR, HSE, Security and Property. It looks as if more outsourcing options are being reviewed for these organizations. With each of these functions significantly over budget (major red flag is HSE), the cost saving of outsourcing is... — read more 

I've found working at different oil companies that things seem disorganized, understaffed and a lot of politics go on. Is this common in the oil industry and those who have worked out of the industry is the grass greener on the other side?

How much longer does the SR office have? I hope the last one out remembers to turn off the lights.

Chevron is currently one of the best employers in O&G, that's simply a fact. I can't understand where are all the people who are leaving (and there are certainly a lot of them) going? What are the places that offer better pay, benefits, and work... — read more 

How is Recruiting nowadays? is it hard to find candidates?

In the open offices, anyone hear of Covid spreading amongst the workers? Are people coming to work sick?

Is there any explanation for why they think so? Most jobs can be done perfectly well from home, so why will working remotely never become the norm?

I know my direct manager has no impact on these decisions and just enforces the orders that come from above. In what tier of management is this decision made and what criteria do they use? It can’t bee as simple as we think that whoever has a bigger... — read more 

Is it possible to get an out of cycle raise or move 2 psg's in a year? I am badly underpaid and receiving offers other places for 30-40k more. Don't really want to leave but feel like I will never get where I need to be at 1 PSG per year. Help!

How is SJVBU doing now a days? Is the business unit stable or at risk of reduction?

Anyone else see MW in Ukrainian garb showing his support? I'm for one thankful he runs this jo--t.

Two years ago a large number of Sr petro-techs with 25 plus years experience took the package, essentially completing the “great crew change” caused by the baby boomer demographic bulge and the lack of new hires during the 1980-1990 oil price... — read more 

I really am interested what is the beer and food of choice for those out in the field? When a layoff is coming what beer do you turn to?

I know MWs diversity videos are all the rage now days but I really enjoyed that amazing drone video before the town hall where he really took a lot of tough questions. How cool was it to see him from many feet up in the area. Cutting edge technology... — read more 

Any thoughts on whether the hybrid work model is here to stay or are they just “transitioning” us back into a five day in office again?

All the product managers are jumping ship and we’re just promoting whoever. Like, hey you, yeah you, tag, you’re it

I really don’t care how much the CEO is paid, as long as I’m happy with how much I get paid for the work I do and the effort I put in.

I don’t know if Chevron has ever had so much trouble filling positions after employees left. It wouldn’t surprise me if no one wanted to apply for those positions. Another possibility is that Chevron is waiting to see if we can cover all that work... — read more 

All these self-righteous employees who come here to attack anybody who dares say something against Chevron need to realize that they're nothing but a number to those on top. They don't care about your loyalty. You will be cut if they deem you to be a... — read more 

Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp paid their chief executives more than $22 million each last year, according to securities filings released on Thursday, the day after U.S. lawmakers accused oil companies of price gouging at a time of high gasoline... — read more 

I got laid off from CVX D&C in 2020. Recently a buddy of mine got contacted for a contract position at CVX D&C. This tells me attrition is picking up. Can someone confirm is this the case? Shall we see any permanent positions posted soon?

We all know MW loves and dreams about a good layoff. He's got to be starting to get antsy for another one. Any rumors or talks of more layoffs or cost cutting or is the attrition good enough in that area?

Know of any pulling the plug soon before they start working for free?

I’ve been at Chevron for a little over a decade. After oil surged above $100, I changed my mind from transitioning to renewable energy jobs and decided to stay here for a while longer. Is there anyone else who's decided to wait a little longer with... — read more 

Energy giant Chevron Corp. is working to reduce operating expenses related to its production of oil and fuels and increase its output. The San Ramon, Calif.-based oil major in January reported profit of $15.6 billion for 2021, up from a loss of... — read more 

I have to admit, I missed this feeling. I hope it lasts!

with retirements coming up, who are the likely picks for the top? EB to U/S? NH to CTC? AW to EP? BN to NA? LS to CSS? FM to CBD? KK or BK to CA?

Some of us former employees are holding company shares or options with a nice built-in gain. Thoughts on whether this $162/share price is sustainable or do me sell while share price is inflated due to Ukraine/Russia conflict ?

Richmond is among the worst sites to work at within Chevron. Layers and layers of management devoted to maintaining “how we’ve always done it.” Absolutely zero innovation and a lousy culture of people brushing you off when you bring up a new idea... — read more 

Not that I think something like that is ever going to happen, but it would be interesting to compare the amount of skills the management has for doing their job with the amount of power they have within a certain organization. I bet we would be faced... — read more 

I'm a little disappointed because I expected to learn a lot from my senior colleagues at Chevron. Unfortunately it didn't work out like that. What kind of experts are afraid to share knowledge with those younger than themselves? What are they... — read more 

All indications are pointing g to a recession. High inflation, high oil prices, so much government money printing in the past 2 years. It will happen in the next 6 months, be ready for it.

No more leading performance corporate jargon! I can’t take it!

According to the Texas Oil and Gas Association, "Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission shows increasing strength in upstream oil and natural gas employment in the state. In February 2022, Texas upstream jobs grew by 5,100, the highest... — read more 

Question I know it screens for illegal dr-gs, but do you have to declare prescription medication like blood pressure or migraine medicine?

in several threads folks are saying they can't wait to be laid off. Why? Are you just joking, trolling or do you really have an issue with Chevron? I'm curious to hear what it is if it's the latter. It can't be the pay, since it's among the best in... — read more 

News says the greatly anticipated "can't fail" Tres Marias prospect in Brazil was drilled and had shows but nothing more. What a fiasco.