The young professionals who have spent their entire career at Devon are going to be in for a rude awakening. I'm talking about those that interned at Devon and accepted their first job at Devon during the boom years. You are part of the reason why... — read more
Selling quality assets is a tragedy. Corporate layoffs are not.
Seeing DVN sell legacy assets like Midland and East Texas at such depressed commodity prices is more of a tragedy than laying off the fat in OKC.
BLACK SUV'S
WTF With all the black SUV'S in the parking lots this morning.
10 Great movies to help you through the lay off
eep reading for a list of 10 layoff movies from the past three decades. Office Space (1999): The movie that brought “flair” and “a case of the Mondays” into the American vernacular takes a decidedly contemptuous view of modern office culture. A group... — read more
So here's the updated plan
With an increased number of Devon employee's going on the list the upper snuff are trying find ways to transition the work. The good news I heard is Ben Williams will be out. This is making me very happy. There will not be an IT department anymore... — read more
Steps to successfully predict Layoff Day
Step 1: Say that the layoffs are going to happen TODAY every day. Step 2: Layoffs eventually happen. Step 3: Success! Say I told you so and injure arm while you pat yourself on the back.
Devon's SEC filings came out today and the Execs have been handsomely rewarded for all of their success.
Hager 99,028 shares $2.653MM Vaughn 37,720 shares $1.01MM Taylor 44,152 shares $1.183MM Rudolph 34,560 shares $926K Richels 143,648 shares $3.848MM Mitchell 17,920 shares $480K Marcum 34,560 shares $926K Humphers 2908 shares $78K I'm sure these are... — read more
DVN just released their SEC filings today and the Execs have been handsomely rewarded for all of their accomplishments!
Hager 99028 shares $2.653MM Vaughn 37720 shares $1.01MM Taylor 44,152 shares $1.183MM Rudolph 34560 shares $926K Richels 143648 shares $3.848MM Mitchell 17920 shares $480K Marcum 34560 shares $926K I'm sure these are in line with all of the rewards... — read more
"Oil Soars toward $34 on Possible production cuts"
Oil soared on Thursday after a Russian official said Saudi Arabia had proposed that oil-producing countries cut output by up to 5 percent each amid a massive supply glut in the world market that has depressed prices for a year and a half. The... — read more
Nebu
Just walked by nebu and there were a lot of HR people in there. It looks like they are installing self check outs.
40% Target, Dollars not headcount
Every 100-200k saves 1-2 jobs. Getting rid of perks, software, tools. Anything that is not a necessity. Jobs last resort after all other means.
Just for fun
Complete this sentence. Waiting to be laid off from Devon is like waking for...
Nigerian prince here to help
This is prince Imsofa King Wetoddit from Nigeria. My daddy died due to a heart attack in Nigeria when the oil prices fell. I need 15 lucky people to help transfer my dads $15 million dollar to my USA bank account I will give 20% if the sum to you for... — read more
Geo super felony dui
Why is he still employeed?
It'll only make Devon stronger.
Let's be honest there are a lot of low or average performers that need to be let go. Getting rid of them will only make us leaner and better prepared for when prices recover.
How does Devon justify 5 rigs and 5000 people?
That's a lot of people doing a whole lot of nothing.
Layoffs are confirmed
I have a buddy that is close to the CEO and he told him that Devon is doing layoffs this year. He thinks it may be in Q1. Sorry for the bad news folks.
Devon SAP Layoffs
Is that group targeted? They are super expensive and have no clue what needs to be done
Chevron declares a hefty dividend
Chevron's board: @FFMUmvQ
Check
Is anyone else not seeing their check amount for Friday?
Petro-Technical Professionals
What are things looking like for the petro-technical professionals? (Engineers, geophysics, etc) These are often the highest paid people but at the same time, they are actually making the money for the company. Does Devon take this into... — read more
Uncertainty
Management is only giving vague answers about the layoffs. No counts or timeline. Just wondering if we will get a 60 day notice due to projected totals everyone is discussing...
LIGHT!
I've been reading all this, and thought I'd share. I once had a great job, was very dedicated, accomplished, and successful as could be. Gave my soul to it. One day, after a decade, they told me I wasn't good enough anymore. Gave me severance, and... — read more
Canada
25,110 fewer oil and gas jobs in 2015 if compared to 2014 -- that is a whopping 50 percent decline in overall jobs in the sector. Its just too expensive. Devon will be divesting all of its Canada interest. Layoffs have already started and will... — read more
No more layoffs
Layoffs for 2016 are done with. Goodluck to those gone. Let's get back to work!
Who has the 411? Can I get some real information. You dolt's are boring me.
No real information here. Everyday you idiots post information and non is true. Will the real Devon Employees please stand up, please stand up...
Tomorrow
Should I take off tomorrow?
Come join the future
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Come join the future.
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Is it happening?
Status of corporate jets
Is Devon going to downsize its fleet of jets? Are pilots on the chopping block as well?
It sucks but not the end of the world
I was laid off a little over a year ago from a small E&P, and it sucks. That being said, a year later, I have my own company and I am making a small profit. There are opportunities out there for oil and gas people, even in this market. You have to be... — read more
Don't Stress! I will buy your late model, low mileage cars, trucks and SUVs. Cash in hand.
Good morning, I just wanted to offer my services to those of you who might be losing their jobs today. There are many stressful things about losing your job, and still having to worry about a large monthly car payment is one of those. So, please let... — read more
Laura, you will be missed!
And no sunshine when she's gone
My two cents...
For what it's worth... I am employed by an o&g company that laid off around one hundred people last year. I was 'lucky' enough to have been offered a 'transition' to another state to continue working for said company. So this post may be a little... — read more
They are watching
There is a room full of IT people watching what you are doing on your work issued or personal device authenticated to Devon wireless. If you transfer anything to USB or send it out via company email they will see it and you will lose your severance... — read more
Who cares!
I am so sick of working for this company it makes me sick each and every day. I have to admit I don't work hard and want everything handed to me. If you piss me off I will just scream discrimination and see how you handle that. I don't care if our... — read more