Even with the 'dignity' that Devon laid me off from my IT role, it feels terrible. It is not as terrible as losing a loved one, and my health is intact, but it is its own beast. Other than being prepared for a layoff financially, there is no way I... — read more 

In retrospect, It's easy for everyone to give their opinions anonymously. But if you were in charge how would you have handled things differently?

If your work requires managing IT server infrastructure, databases, SAP, server administration, etc., Accenture has ready to place consultants that are less G&A than full time employees. Business facing IT support and projects are more probably going... — read more 

Was all of the layoffs last week in IT? If so, was it only in OKC or did it migrate out to the assets? Also, is there any rumblings about other departments being hit in the near future (next year or two)?

At least they did it with integrity, communicated to the local media and asked their employees to reach out to those who lost their job and see how they could help. different culture.

Look everyone we know that Devon lies. Believe me your job is not safe. Deeper cuts are coming because IT is being outsourced. They just don't want to tell us. Look for more and more red. Those in the PMO take a look at the new model emerging and... — read more 

Look everyone we know that Devon lies. Believe me your job is not safe. Deeper cuts are coming because IT is being outsourced. They just don't want to tell us. Look for more and more red. Those in the PMO take a look at the new model emerging and... — read more 

Integrity is only a floor tile at the core of the Energy Center rotunda. Ben Williams can say, with a straight face, that "in fact we are looking to increase our staff", while he is referring to bringing in more Accenture folks. Meet him in an... — read more 

I worked for Devon for about 5 years and was always amazed at the word "Reorg". Devon-Just because you don't use the word "Layoff" doesn't mean you not letting people go on a regular basis- So drop that "we don't lay people off" out of your... — read more 

Hear me out, gotta vent... My supervisor sounded like a robot reading the severance letter. I understand there are policies, but it surely wasn't comfortable receiving phone calls from people that should be been gone that are now cleaning my office... — read more 

The energy industry is getting hit hard by a simple function of supply and demand. Unfortunately it was the doing of the North American oil and gas explorer that drove innovation & technology that ironically has placed us where we are at today... — read more 

I just heard on the news that Devon released a press release last night that denied any layoffs had happened. So what is the truth?

In the team meeting today the director took pride in the fact some of us were caught off guard. I guess she is proud to be a liar. They opened the meeting for questions, but it was apparent everyone was to afraid to ask questions. We'll all live in... — read more 

Wednesday will be another bad day, even worse. Remember we're suppose to have a meeting with our supervisor. More lay offs, pay cuts? My thought is now the plans will be hidden because everyone will be expecting individual meetings. It's not over... — read more 

It's late and it is hard to think that I won't get up and go to work. I am sure that many will be as me that find a lot of their worth in there job. This is what I thought it took to exceed at Devon. This evening I find myself alone, depressed and... — read more 

200 people let go, while the management sits in the ivory tower and make millons. Devon management do you care about anyone? I wonder! There was no dignity in the way they handled this. You went from the top company to the bottom. Management are you... — read more 

It was a rough day today, I hope it's all over.

Do you know what Severance package is being offered today? I heard almost 200 people were cut. Is it true?

Anyone know anything about the rumored secret list of of employees to be laid off that were grandfathered into the old pension plan? Seems like a lot of them are "retiring" a handful at a time.

I left in 2012, are you all affected in Eagle Ford

Anyone has more info on the reorg the execs are planning? I hear rumors but not sure what's true

I know that many of us here at the Corporate in Oklahoma City are really concerned with the prices dropping like there is no tomorrow. Just look at our stock price, we lost 1/3 of the value in a very short period of time. I know that the executives... — read more 

I heard that up to 10 IT people might be let go

Done deal, Anybody of reported 1300 left at Devon feeling like on hot seat to a pink slip. Comment for the rest of us

Land/legal touching 4 corners of every agreement and title, engineers/acctg verify contracts and facilities, before the dough changes hands a lot has to be done due diligence. People they are secondary but lists are being made. Beware do not download... — read more 

Those going to CNQ will have been selected, those not will be dealt with by Devon after this date, stay or go with package

some shady stuff is developing right now

Where did you hear that we'll be downsizing in Canada? I heard about small cuts in 2013, but nothing to my knowledge in 2014