You know who you are. Don't kid yourself. Don't let that warm fuzzy feeling go to your head, because it will fade soon enough. Don't play the fool, it is every man for himself. It's a trick, don't relax, don't let your guard down. It's all down hill... — read more 

I'm curious why it is that most employees do not take the stance that they can personally contribute to the success of the company rather than blaming those around the. Be ready to move out of Houston and go spend some time in the trenches if you... — read more 

I EOI'd last Nov, and just have to say, best thing ever after 35 years in the grind. Hang in there if you want to stay, but try not to stress too much about the leaving whether it is your choice or theirs. Endings can make great beginnings.

To be the MOST productive employee, you must not only be great at your job. But you must also work to make your boss look great......it's not about s---ing the schlong, it's about the big picture. You antisocial pricks! One day you will get it.

Canada Town Hall on Aug. 25 with Ryan Lance. He better come in a Pope-mobile.

Has anyone figured out how the selection process for the layoffs works? There didn't seem to be any defined criteria during the last two go rounds. Just curious.

How many people does it take to bring a company to the brink of bankruptcy? 18,001 - one hugely inept CEO and 18,000 people with which to share the experience. Whoops... 16,001 - one totally inept CEO and 16,000 people clinging to the life rafts... — read more 

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http://twocents.lifehacker.com/harvard-business-reviews-quiz-tells-you-if-youre-in-dan-1784999737?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29

First week layoffs (Sept 12-15): Houston, Eagle Ford, Niobrara, Wyoming, Utah Second week layoffs (Sept 19-22): San Juan, Alaska, Bakken, Panhandle, Permian, Barnett

I think the people really make the company. The kindess and generosity I have witnessed in the company and the nuturing culture create a fantastic work environment. The sky is the limit in this organization. Yayyyy team! :)

The bulk of Trump’s stock market portfolio is invested in relatively safe large cap stocks. Among his top holdings, the smallest company he owns shares is in oil refining giant Phillips 66. Coincidentally, Phillips 66 is also a large holding of... — read more 

San Juan must not be doing layoffs until the 2nd week. Day of Caring along with many other big company sponsored events are happening that 1st week of the 12th... So we get to sit and stew while doing copious amount of Community Service while... — read more 

Will he be supporting B'ville or telling people to be prepared to move?

http://petroglobalnews.com/2016/08/conocophillips-claims-top-spot-as-largest-pure-oil-company-in-the-u-s/ According to Fortune ConocoPhillips is largest pure oil oil company in U.S.

They are the only ones that matter.

And I'm gonna sleep like a new born baby in his mothers arms tonight.

I heard Shared Services in Bartlesville said they could take the Canadian Finance jobs and do the work with 67 people back in 2010. January 2011 the jobs started going down there. There are still 104 people doing Canada PRA and JV Accounting in... — read more 

Does anyone on the inside have info about when certain locations will be hit by the layoff reaper? Right now we know it's a two-week window between Sept 12-23. Any specifics on when HR will be going to each location would be helpful. Thanks.

It seems that the down volume the MSO is lacking!!! No one can tell us why? No way to fire unproductive employees?

What's the faith of the rig with COP exiting deepwater and the Gulf.

Canada demographics During the Canada town hall the comment was made about maintaining demographics and that we don't want to be left with a lumpy organization. The 2nd part to that was on the male/female split and not being biased on the basis of... — read more 

Has anyone heard WHEN the next round is? roughtly anyway. Are they targeting October like they did lqast fall?

How badly do you think Eagle Ford development's going to get hit? Currently have around 100 people...

Who would win?

Here is the reality people, I've been in this business for thirty eight years, I've seen many boom and bust but this one if the worst, unless there is a major turn in the near future this one is here for 4 to 5 more years. Cop is circling the drain... — read more 

What will you do in your first 24 hours after having been freed from this g0dless pit of despair?

The largest US independent producers: 1 Occidental Petroleum, Market Value $57Bn and Chance of Bankruptcy 13% 2 ConocoPhillips, Market Value $50Bn and Chance of Bankruptcy 45% 3 EOG Resources, Market Value $45Bn and Chance of Bankruptcy 14% 4 Pioneer... — read more 

https://www.macroaxis.com/invest/ratio/COP--Probability-Of-Bankruptcy

I have been told by people that I trust that our new leader actively used EOI submitals against his prior organization last September. Young employees were viewed as disloyal and their performance ratings negatively impacted and old employees were... — read more 

Everyone still at COP has to be seriously contemplating EOI, even those who need to continuing e a career somewhere. Here's something I found that might help sort out the decision: Fools take a knife and stab people in the back. The wise take a... — read more