Jun. 21, 2021 4:20 PM ET Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) By: Carl Surran, SA News Editor Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) plans to cut headcount at its U.S. offices by 5%-10% annually for the next 3-5 years by using its performance evaluation system to weed... — read more 

ExxonMobil announced today that it will cut 5-10% of professional headcount annually over the next 3 years. Most reductions will occur at US headquarters and will be 'performance' based.

I’ve heard that the PIP for NRE is a bit different. Could someone explain this process. Thank you in advance.

“If you have workers, be nice to them,” he advised. He added that his board members tell him they’re offering a variety of incentives, including raising wages, to attract and retain... — read more 

Things like a proper raise, proper bonus, promotion...stuff like that?

Anybody else has trouble backfilling positions? Attrition is ongoing but trying to find people to replace those lucky ones who have left is getting harder and harder. There are plenty of applications, but very few actually meet even the minimum... — read more 

they just spent $500M on new corporate jets, that money was more than enough to fund our 401k last yr

What will happen if XOM bring back the 401K match but remove the Pension. Will this really happen?

How can we pretend this place is a meritocracy when we have fully embraced equality of outcome rather than equality of opportunity. Equality of opportunity is required for a meritocracy. Equality of outcome is counter to a meritocracy.

All of a sudden what's all the fuss about hiring software engineers and others roles at BTC in Bengaluru? LinkedIn is lit up with a bunch of local managers, supervisors, and employees posting a flyer on LinkedIn that says they are hiring software... — read more 

With TCJA's change in 2022 (regarding R&D write offs). Do you think we will see a mass reduction in R&D activities from XOM other than Carbon Capture? XOM might need to axe biofuel research and EMRE to save cost. But not sure what self destruction... — read more 

I'm asking primarily about our operations, are there any jobs that are safer from others, so to speak? With the push for green energy growing and the courts not siding with O&G companies, I'm worried that the days of traditional XOM might be over... — read more 

In light of Juneteenth being deemed a federal holiday, one of our great leaders JJ found it fittinh to send out an email saying that Exxon is so happy and proud about Juneteeth being commemorated that we’re not going to observe it but we should... — read more 

Sli.do questions were terribly handled by the manager. Filled with heated discussions and denial. Seems like it’s time for experienced MPE/PMA to pack our bag and kiss the TMTS good bye.

All that's left to do now is insure we didn't include a disproportionate number of gays, minorities, females or someone who's daddy works / worked here, exclude the NREs and heads will begin to roll.

1) create another meaningless ADVISOR position (and another SDM) 2) promote another clueless person to PO 3) get 2 more expats in Houston. One from Argentina and one from Hungry Done. EMIT will be fixed overnight

Any idea what CL range is common for well-recognized positions? Listings should include county and business line.

Anyone else feel like it is impossible to take vacation? Feels like company gives me a benefit but no way to actually use it. If I leave there isn’t anyone to cover for me so it is he-l when I get back: thought about taking half days on Friday but... — read more 

Management is deeply brainwashed. The "value proposition" of an ExxonMobil career decreases by the day, especially when these robots spew the same non-answers week after week. Site management is caught between a rock and a hard place... "focus on... — read more 

Looks like the audience questions have more people speaking their mind, even with anonymous turned off

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I'm hoping people here will know if we can expect any major layoff rounds any time soon? I got a job offer from a friend and I can start any time in the next few months. I'm considering leaving right away since I haven't been happy here for a long... — read more 

There will be a double-plus when I go or am let go. Just got my rolling black-out power back. Twice today. Out of this proud lone-star country and back to the future. I can see why Juneteenth is a thing - TX a little slow. Bluebonnets bloom... — read more 

Uh oh. Looks like earnings are about to take off. Maybe you weren’t so irreplaceable after all.

Beginning to hear more come out about TMTS, I thought it had been put on hold for a while. Our esteemed leaders have the “future state” all mapped out, how exciting ☺️ #winning

https://www.captiongenerator.com/2254511/ExxonMobil-CEO-Reacts-to-2021-Shareholder-Vote This was in the Chevron board, its gold so had to share it here.

I’m leaving the company and negotiating a job offer which includes a move back to Houston. What have others been able to negotiate? Package covers pretty much everything other than home sale value loss. It isn’t a deal breaker but would sure be nice... — read more 

Shouldn’t take long to pay down debt at the rate oil prices are rising. Too bad our balance sheet wasn’t strong enough for us to have stuck with investing through the down cycle. Imagine if we had quit paying the dividend temporarily and stuck to our... — read more 

Been lurking this board regularly since the PIP-off last year. I honestly don't really know why, because the content has been mostly sh**posts, rants, trolling, and a lot of weird flexes by presumably insecure middle-aged dudes with "30+ years at... — read more 

Job hunting is weird. I get when there's no response to an application. I even understand when they ask, what's your salary range and when answered they don't answer. What I don't get is: Are you still interested in the position? [Reasonably... — read more 

I’m highly ranked but actively looking to get off this sinking ship (let’s be honest - who isn’t?) and I had a job interview after work today today with another company in Houston. I was really excited about the opportunity. When I joined my Zoom... — read more 

It’s time to wake up people…all of these panels/meetings the company is holding are an attempt at damage control. The company realizes those who are leaving now (mid performance review cycle) are the sharp ones that can read the tea leaves. They... — read more 

Early career employees will leave the company as soon as they vest in their 401k/Pension. There is literally no incentive to stay beyond 3/5 years with the way things are looking.

Has anyone heard that the reason management hasn't made an earnest attempt to improve the situation is because they are trying to find out who is "loyal" to the company? Rumors in Baytown say they're letting those who haven't drank the Kool-aid... — read more 

Ok folks. Just want to get a feel for how many of you think that Annandale will survive. I for one don't believe it will.

You need to set aside ego and begin acknowledging the high global attrition, the oversubscribed voluntary programs and the clear messages coming from below of a demoralized dejected workforce. You need to set aside the glossy powerpoints on why this... — read more 

If you quit the company, how does vacation payout work? Will you get paid for unused carry over and floating holidays too? Or just that years vacation allotment?

After zero deliberation... I've decided to resign to work for a competitor in a tangential career for a significant pay increase (40%). I honestly did not expect the offer, but that only made the decision all the easier. The situation at the... — read more