I’ve never experienced it being this bad in my almost 20 years here. There are so many issues at play that it’s hard to pinpoint just one or two as the main causes. The culture is broken, and there’s a pervasive sense that there is no future. When... — read more
PIPs and reality
How many people placed on PIPs were truly underperforming? From what I have seen, the number is close to zero.
Meg O’Neil as the BP CEO
Meg, one of ours will be the next BP CEO. Shame she could have been the XOM CEO as she would be so much better than DWW or next in-line DA
Wage (union) to MPT
If I accepted a role in June, going from wage (union) to mpt, will I be ranked the first year?
Next up MC and CEO
DA CEO? MM and SB getting in line for the MC? Meanwhile: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/bp-appoints-meg-oneill-ceo-2025-12-17/
With All of the Layoffs at IOL and Houston, Do We Have the Staff in EMTEC to Support Turnarounds at Strathcona and Sarnia in 2026?
Imperial plans 2026 turnarounds at two Canadian refineries In 2026, the ExxonMobil affiliate will execute turnarounds at its Strathcona and Sarnia refineries aimed at boosting efficiency and meeting upcoming environmental standards. Robert... — read more
Expat Bennies
Does Exxon support a spouse that works to find a new job in the new country they move you to? With visas, etc for professional work
Manager constantly making false promises
I’m exhausted from hearing the same promises over and over again about backfilling positions that never actually get filled. We’re overloaded, the work keeps piling up, and every month we’re told help is coming, but it never does. Add in the empty... — read more
Carlsbad 15%
So it’s appears that the MPT employees in Carlsbad will get a 15% premium starting in January, but there isn’t any change for hourly employees. Way to boost the morale of everyone. 🤣🤣
Why Admins retiring Annandale?
Seems like 6 Admins retiring at same time, one with 52 years and one with 51 years others with 30+ years. Those seem like amazingly loyal employees and all leaving st same time. Coincidence?
Pension Payout amount
I’ve heard that if you leave once your pension vests (after 5 years), the company likes to pay you your lump sum to get the liability off the books. Is that true? And if so, anyone know what those payout amounts look like after 5, 7, 10, 15, etc... — read more
Gaslighting
Signs that you are being gaslit. Every item below happened to me. Finally left a few years ago because I got sick of the abuse, the bait-and-switch, burn-out, and out right theft of my work. Don’t let this happen to you. Expectations that keep... — read more
Retirement Target
What is your number for amount saved to retire and associated age to retire?
Permian Gains Will Sustain U.S. Oil Production Through 2030
The Permian Basin is projected to sustain U.S. oil production through 2030. However, some experts believe that the basin could peak within the next twelve months, indicating a potential decline in production. Additionally, it has been noted that the... — read more
The mood around Exxon is pretty bleak
It feels like Exxon isn't the same place anymore. Everyone I talk to just expects the next change to make things worse. There's no real hope for things improving, just this constant worry about what's coming. It's really difficult to stay positive in... — read more
Raises!!
After talking to quite a few of my coworkers and everyone got a 0% or 1% raise. We work in Carlsbad so how do they expect to keep good employees when they don’t take care of them?
Low Carbon Solutions Management and Workers (Time to Go)
Folks, We all knew it was a farce from the beginning. 95% of those selected to join LCS were known to be unproductive, unoriginal yes men backstabbers. It is time the leadership say that all from top (ex-VP to lowly minds from rando tech people... — read more
Where are the comments about to move in to the building and the parking lot?
The comments that this website did not like will be erased , because EM can be angry.
Exxon plans to cut low-carbon spending by a third - Low Carbon Solutions Headcount Will Be Impacted
Dec 11, 2025 ExxonMobil plans to cut its low-carbon spending by a third, the latest sign of a pullback on decarbonization across most big oil companies. In its latest corporate outlook, Exxon raised its 2030 targets for earnings and cash flow each... — read more
Childless Bias in Rankings?
Anyone feel that unmarried and childless are ranked lower as compared to stay at home spouse? I’ve always suspected this to be a subconscious bias … “he doesn’t need it as much as him, he’s got a family”. Weirds me out that Career Connect has... — read more
RSU (EBU and other gifts) by CL and Rank
Saw this one below...very helpful...what happens at CL30 and beyond in terms of RSU, EBU, Cash? CL 26, E, 140 CL 26, 0, 160 CL 27, E, 160 CL 27, 0, 200 CL28, 0, 300 CL28, E, 200 CL28, VG, 160 CL29, O, 400 CL29, E, 300 CL29, VG, 200
Executives private Christmas party
Think you had a good party? You don’t know what you are missing. Even in past downturns when they cancelled parties for us and best we could do was a potluck that you had to pay to attend at some neighborhood HOA clubhouse they continue to party like... — read more
"Big minds" in small places
Why do we keep these big guys with fancy titles, big egos and broken personalities around? These walking jokes doing menial work that can be done with AI could save some bucks to pay out royalties instead of being insulted by some hillbilly day in... — read more
Actually really like NH
Every interaction I’ve ever had with NH has been good… I am actually optimistic with him stepping into the role. Seems like a win for Finance for to me.
Backstabbing and scheming and ar-e licking and money grubbing
Sometimes I don't know what holds it together
A PIP question
Is it just me, or are PIPs specifically designed so employees can’t succeed, and the end result is always termination? I'm starting to feel like this is the case, but it could be just me.
Christmas Miracle
KM is gone!
Companies in benchmark for raises
When I was a supervisor they would do training and tell us who was in the salty benchmark. It was different companies for employee and executive compensation. Anyone have the lists of companies?
Ready for the new reserved Parking lot in Midland
People needs to be ready to choose your parking spot and office next year.
It’s hard to be motivated
Another year, another Excellent ranking, 0% last year and 3% this year. I think the only motivation is to getting PIPd and really I don’t think that’s too hard. Just be friendly. I’m going to try doing the bare minimum next year but remaining... — read more
Meetings that say noting
I keep getting dragged into so-called alignment meetings that reveal absolutely nothing. Hours upon hours of buzzwords and vague reassurance with no real clarity. It feels like they are delaying bad news and hoping we do not notice how nervous the... — read more
Texas and BTC - layoffs?
Most Spring employees between the age of 40 and 55 are dead weights and holding onto a capsizing vessel for their dear life as they know that they cannot find any other job and ExxonMobil is the only place where their BS existence gets tolerated... — read more
RE-ORG fatigue
How many re-orgs have you been through in the last 5 years?
Salary by CL
Anybody willing to share their base salary? Personally CL 28 upstream, ~$325k, yee 25.
January reorg
Does anyone have any insight on the reorganization that will be in January?
Offshoring
Currently, the U.S. levies no tax on U.S. firms’ overseas earnings as long as those profits remain overseas. That policy essentially encourages companies to reinvest their profits outside the U.S. And to give companies even more incentive to hire... — read more
Salary Bands Shifted Down
Lower for longer isn't just about the price of oil. It is the future of your compensation! Salary bands shifted down. Be prepared for years of compensation not keeping up with inflation. Apparently we are all overpaid so no raises!
Exxodus 2.0
Pathetic raises for everyone except hipos and executives. Let the exxodus begin