A lot of the old hands always talked about how important that supplemental retiree medical coverage from EM is. I’ve also heard the premiums have gone up significantly in recent years, so is this statement still true?
I'm losing my mind
Anyone finding it harder to give a sh-t anymore? I can't be the only one
I'm just going to be honest...
I've been with ExxonMobil for more than 40 years (I will be 67 in a few months). Yes, I realize that makes me a Baby Boomer, but save your criticism. I know I should retire, especially given the state of the company, but I don't want to. The pay is... — read more
What week are PIPs being communicated this year?
Please only comment if you’re a supervisor/manager with credible information.
Seriously is there a more disliked CEO in America that DWW?
Lost the trust of employees and shareholders.
LT giving off cycle increment
Heard on the grapevine they are giving an off cycle increment in China. Not sure what is the increment like and any other affiliates getting this as well?
20% attrition rate this year in Brussels
20% of the workforce has applied for the voluntary severance package. 15% had the chance to get it. In the meantime 5% has also already resigned this year outside of the layoff scheme. So we are at -20% with an additional 5% having given their... — read more
Onshore/offshore model totally failing
If there is something the onshore / offshore model at ExxonMobil has proved it is that it is not working and is not efficient Be it HR, admin or IT related tasks it takes weeks and months of back and forth efforts to get an answer where it would... — read more
Leaving the industry
I'm at the point where I'm not only ready to leave XOM but the entire industry. Let's face it, working in O&G was never a cakewalk but the industry has been especially brutal for employees in the past decade or so. Just going to another O&G company... — read more
Behind The Scenes Shareholder Vote
Darren's reaction is now on YouTube https://youtu.be/kn3zD_lBdGE
Pension eliminated
Is it true that, going forward, our pension will be eliminated?
KLTC Lazy Scrounging
Who else is sick of KLTC’s jobsworth and lazy scrounging? They take a pay cheque and deliver little to no real value (apart from the odd report etc, which no one reads anyway). No attempt to try and improve systems or take initiative, just... — read more
This place has become unrecognizable
The company, culture, and environment began to rot from the inside several years ago. This place has become unrecognizable over the past 10+ years. I use to enjoy and have fun coming to work and working with the people here. Slowly the company began... — read more
Eternal study on Midland Premium
We sure can cut benefits quickly but it takes eternal study to bring them back. I heard today keep sending out those applications to competitors. Yeah being overworked isn’t exciting. Top of mind? Looking hard at it? How about some decisive... — read more
Thread of morale boosters that cost $0
Since management seems to struggle with thinking of ways to boost morale except jeans and t-shirts, let’s start a thread with ideas. I’ll go first. WFH on Monday’s and Friday’s, or at least Friday Casual attire every day No company-wide... — read more
XOM: “we didn’t change, your job was never guaranteed”
Ouch. Yes, we are at-will, but an 8% MLRP, taking away limitations on change in performance and ranking new hires their first year is one he-l of a change if you ask me…or…anyone with a brain…
UBS Forum: excellent questions, roundabout answers
Typical XOM. The questions give me a little hope and management grabs their fly scatter and ki--s it. It’s an emotional absive relationship with my employer.
This UBS Forum is a joke
The answers to these Q&As is absolutely ridiculous and a complete joke. None of these leaders are actually answering the questions and/or owning up to the failures and concerns and what employees want. What an awful way to try to retain employees... — read more
Q: what’s the value proposition for XOM employees to work here?
A: they should be excited for the future! What a joke this company is. They made it clear they’re aware that they don’t appear competitive and attrition is up. Their answer? We’ll be left with the most driven and smart employees! Let’s see... — read more
Why do the BA (Argentina) employees still work remotely?
Why was it a too priority for the Houston area employees to get back to the office but not them???
UBS forum - “cutting the dividend would lessen confidence in XOM”
What do you think cutting 401k, educational reimbursement and not giving raises did?! The tone at the top is “id--t!”
Some people here confuse me
I know people hate their jobs here, I know our management leaves a lot to be desired, but how does wishing bad things on the company and hoping it fails in everything it does help you? As bad as this job is, it's a (relatively decently) paying job... — read more
Tone deaf HR
I would just like to thank HR for sending me a letter congratulating me on my retirement from ExxonMobil, when I was laid off in February. Nice. Twist that dagger a little more.
Tight little summary from Gla$$door a few years back on your Career here
It is a bit dated - 2017 - before admitting we were a commodity company. Rather than an engineering company - or science and research company. Bog forbid. But it is a tight synopsis. Poster unknown. Puts me in my place now 5 years after I read... — read more
Say DEEP DIVE one more time
I think we need to do a deep dive into the overuse of the word deep dive.
Advice from somebody who's been here far too long
I see a lot of younger employees bending over backward to do everything that is asked of them, whether it's a part of their jobs or not. You need to stop this. This "can you do this for me once please" exception will turn into something that is... — read more
No more PIL option?!
Hearing lots of rumors around campus that the whole PIL thing where you can leave and take 3 months of money instead of going through the PIP is not happening this year? Can anyone confirm/comment?
Speed cameras gone at EMHC
Anyone else notice the speed cameras are gone on campus? How will we stay safe?
The straw that broke the camel’s back - Overwork and burnout
We continue to be told to do more with less. Keep adding more requirements and process while reducing headcount. Something has to give.
How many have sent resumes out
I wonder what percentage of current employees have applied to jobs. What percentage of current employees show up at work but are not giving their all anymore. Once loyal employees who now feel disgusted by what they’ve seen and fear it is inevitable... — read more
15% attrition acceptable to HR
Up to 15% attrition is considered to not be a problem by HR. They will only look at benefit changes if we exceed 15% voluntary attrition. Don’t include 8% PIP and retirements.
Clock is about to strike midnight in Midland
Management promised they would address the 30% pay cut in Midland. Yet silence is deafening. At least tell us when a decision will be made. Patience is like air in a sealed room. No matter how much you start with, eventually you will run out.
Focus on What You Can Control
“Focus on what you can control” is a common line spouted by EM management. It’s good advice, and people should follow it. If your immediate supervisor or 1-2 levels up is no good, if your salary/benefits/work environment Needs Significant... — read more
So sick and tired of this
It seems as if management doesn’t care about how hard we work. All they do is keep pushing for more, more, more while complaining about the smallest issues. They have no idea what we have to do in order to make them look good. They don’t care as long... — read more
What really went down after DWW made the post-proxy vote video
Watched DWW video he made after losing the proxy battle. It was a cross between hostage video and forced apology (remember being forced to apologize to someone by your parents?). You know that after filming that, some version of the bunker scene from... — read more
Too much sadness. Let us heal together, before the next batch of PIPer begin to their NSI experience. Taking this on together as one big family.
While it may be rough, we will all rise up and win. Amen.
Age Discrimination Lawsuit Filed
https://setexasrecord.com/stories/599845957-exxonmobil-used-employee-ranking-system-to-eliminate-older-workers-suit-alleges
Insert meme of a dog in a burning room: This is fine.
*The 2021 Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. companies is out this morning, and while there was no change at the very top—Walmart landed at No.1 and Amazon at No.2, just like last year—there was huge turmoil underneath. Exxon Mobil, which has been... — read more
Anyone tried taking unpaid leave of absence and was successful?
Anyone tried taking unpaid leave of absence for at least a year and was successful? Just to get away from all this bu-----t for a while. Of course, I am prepared to quit if the answer is no, but just to try my luck in case things improve 1-2 years... — read more