Silent Generation (1928 to 1945) Followed rules, kept their heads down, built quietly Baby Boomers (1946 to 1964) Lived large, bought everything, now gatekeeping everything. Gen X (1965 to 1980) Trusts no one, complains... — read more 

Yes, time is coming and we are about to implode with all the multiple organizational changes that add no value apart from headcount reduction and the downstreamers managing upstream like a refinery and ki-ling it long term. Expect more safety... — read more 

So it sounds like possibly the PIP percent is going to be higher this year. Heard from a few groups they are really scrutinizing people's "development needs". Anyone hear anything?

They have done it before and WILL do it again. Then they will throw a party to congratulate themselves for doing it. https://www.nytimes.com/1986/04/26/business/exxon-move-for-slash-in-staff-called-startling.html

We should spray paint a square on the sidewalk so everyone knows where to stand for their #cubepic

The real issue isn’t just layoffs, it’s trust. When cuts happen and communication feels vague, people lose confidence fast. Add tighter return-to-office rules on top of that, and it can feel like control is going up while security is going... — read more 

How many of you are able to relate to this from a now former... — read more 

If you could ask any question what would it be?

D&S is worthless. They don’t do any planning for your career. You are lucky if they even know your name these days.

So many resignations. Looks like the 0% raises are having the desired effect. I for one am applying and trying to leave. What are you doing?

I’m reaching a breaking point with my manager’s behavior. He continues to make inappropriate touching, comments and requests, despite knowing that I’m married(he is divorced). His conduct is unprofessional and unwanted, and it has created a very... — read more 

WIP: Machine learning + Code + AI - in flight - optimizing refinery scheduling, crude blending... logistics + maintenance sequencing. Now calculate # of jobs lost and $$$ in someone else's pockets

I can’t wait to leave

I have overheard the supervisors and managers talking about the posts and disgruntled employees posting on this site. It truly scares them and they don't want the new hires knowing about all the dysfunction and toxicity. Some covered up safety... — read more 

The changes to benefits for imaging is the worst change to benefits I can remember. This new group OneImaging that we have to go through is terrible. What should be a quick scheduling with the doctors office takes weeks to find a cut-rate imaging... — read more 

Please bathe daily, wear clean clothes each day, wash your hands after using the bathroom, use antiperspirant and brush & floss your teeth. That is all.

LinkedIn is blowing up with cube pics. Exxodus is back

https://hbr.org/2018/11/when-no-one-retires “Yet the flawed perceptions persist, a byproduct of stubborn and pervasive ageism. Positive attributes of older workers are crowded out by negative stereotypes that infect work settings and devalue older... — read more 

I read an article that Conoco is going to sell 2.5 billion of their Delaware assets. I wonder if XOM will buy it?

When can we start outsourcing the mgmt of projects away from GP? Our LNG projects are a disaster and the VP is definitely part of the problem. Just like the VP (JP) several years ago.

They are easy to identify. Don’t trust those who immediately jump to liking and commenting on a LinkedIn PR / propaganda post by a powerful someone. Keep your distance. They are the backstabbers, guaranteed.

Exxon considers themselves to be even every time they send a paycheck. No loyalty. No consideration of the late nights or weekend work. No consideration of the weeks away from home traveling. Work your 8 hours a day and then log off. No one notices... — read more 

Several projects people have left or are leaving to work data centers. Will this continue. Seems lots in news. These jobs are all over LinkedIn and recruiters have even mentioned companys targeting Exxon people. Guess all that fluffing of our... — read more 

The long term goal is for every operating unit including the grassroots upstream oil & gas projects to be operated by 3rd party contract companies who pay far less in health care benefits, pensions, and salaries. The Guyana offshore upstream... — read more 

Big layoff coming to the USA with high PIP targets and low PIP passing rates. OPERATIONS ROLES WILL BE HIT HARD but no groups will be spared. Time to look for next role and have a plan B

What’s going on in Carlsbad? Four employees took their own life in the last year and a half. At what point will management acknowledge there is an issue?

This weekend I had the privilege of joining over 1,000 Port Mourant residents, government officials, along with the team from ExxonMobil Guyana and our coventurers for the official opening of GTTCI. Seeing the newest cohort of trainees... — read more 

Year Net Income* ROCE** 2015 $16,150 7.9 2016 $7,840 3.9 2017 $19,710 9.0 2018 $20,840 9.2 2019 $14,340 6.5 2020 ($22,440) (9.3) 2021 $23,040 10.9 2022 $55,740 24.9 2023 $36,010 15.0 2024 $33,680 12.7 2025 $28,884 9.3 Reported As... — read more 

Year Regular Employees At End of... — read more 

Publish Date: 27th June 2025 ExxonMobil, the world’s largest publicly traded oil & gas supermajor, was formed via the $73.7 billion merger of Exxon and Mobil in 1999. As of 2023, it employs around 72,000 people worldwide, with annual revenue of... — read more 

Pleased to hear we are acquiring FANG.

Seeing employees in D&S quitting. What have they seen and what do they know that is leading to this?

BY Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Integrity, understood as a disposition to behave in prosocial, ethical, and principled ways rather than corrupt or self-serving ones, is among the strongest and most consistent predictors of job performance and leadership... — read more 

Anyone who had no meaningful raise (except one year after Covid) for ten years? Please share your salary growth in 10 years, 20 years

Story by Danielle Smith ***Shell is reportedly struggling to recoup its massive investment in Pennsylvania’s petrochemical sector, with weak fourth-quarter returns renewing concerns the project has underdelivered on jobs, growth and... — read more 

Article is about retirement but true for those of us told we aren’t performing, are assessed low, and are hit with layoffs as well. We all need to watch out for each other. Word like « good », « needs improvement «  and « needs significant... — read more 

What does DW have against employees operating assets? Are employees really that bad? Seems like they can’t give up operating assets fast enough. Guyana operated by not us Mozambique will be the same why not apply the same model to PNG? why... — read more 

Its time that White Collar jobs unionize before we are all laid off. People like Darren will stop at nothing to lay us all off. We need to join together to fight!

What are your predictions for the type of changes we will see in July 1st?

Wondering how the next few months usually go during this time of year.