2 Directors from Engine No. 1 will be sitting in ExxonMobil’s board of directors. What does it mean? Any comment?

Let's all celebrate by power walking around the office together! Our leader with a brilliant mind, game changing ideas, the wonder boy--Will return! Shape it up, Get straight, Go Forward, Move ahead!

The people on this forum that repost other people’s comments and say something like “Couldn’t agree more” or “ Copied from xyz” remind me of the people at Exxon that don’t actually contribute on their own and try to thrive off of other people’s... — read more 

The people on this forum that repost other people’s comments and say something like “Couldn’t agree more” or “ Copied from xyz” remind me of the people at Exxon that don’t actually contribute on their own and try to thrive off of other people’s work... — read more 

Can somebody provide a summary and all that?

The problem is that the ranking system is corrupted by favoritism and office politics. Every has already discussed the issues around brown-nosers and so-called "high potentials" having protected status, but when rankings are distributed across a... — read more 

I was trying to think of something but every aspect of my job and the company overall are horrible at this point. From the everyday politics to the increasingly toxic work environment to disappearing benefits to horrible and incompetent... — read more 

After being let go at 51 with 25 years of service, I am ready to use my Proxy vote to shake things up on the board! I wonder how many other disgruntled (former and current) employees will be opposing the company’s position. Time for the change! — read more 

Every time I go on LinkedIn I see another EM employee leaving, this week I counted 6. Lost count for this whole month/year. Not just from the US but GBCs and support regions as well. I’ve only been here for 5 years but has attrition ever been... — read more 

What’s up with all of the retirement announcements? Is this purely driven by increasing interest rates or is something else going on?

I can remember when Exxon employees were pleased to be working for their company. You could just about pick them out in the crowd because they carried themselves with great pride for who they were technically and the company they represented. What... — read more 

It’s Darrens performance feedback from Investors tomorrow. Wonder how he will be ranked? What’s the chances of a new CEO or split CEO / Chairman. Expect some surprises.

After quitting, can I roll the pension into IRA? The 401k rollover appears straight forward?

I was PIP'd last July, passed, and then became part of the layoff Dec. 1 with over 20 years of service and not retirement age. Getting laid off has been the best thing that could have happened to me. I have a great 401K balance because I put the max... — read more 

I've started noticing this as more people keep quitting. Exxon has found a perfect way to get rid of us. They keep piling on more work combined with constant criticism and mixed in with good, old stress until people break and walk away. They don't... — read more 

It is amazing how many ways a respected person can be disposed of. As an exhibition, the diversity is amazing, but pretty consistent. Fire pyres, blades dropping, swinging free, etc. The hidden methods are even better. I can personally attest -... — read more 

Mahatma Gandhi

Psychology How to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think of You by Michael Gervais Source: Harvard Business Review If you want to be your best and perform at a high level, fear of people’s opinions may be holding you back. Think about a... — read more 

It's the old logical argument - if you ever took a logic class, it is the first condescending thing they will teach. Between the 'hmmms' and 'ahhhs'. Go halfway to where you wanna go. Then go halfway from there. Proceed forever. I see the... — read more 

Another Monday and new week at this glorious company. About a month away from another PIP round. I already know I'm safe this round, plus I'm able to retire if I want. But considering the way Exxon has decided to treat its employees I've decided to... — read more 

Guys, its time to get serious! PIP is here so its time to put your game faces on and power walk! XOM managers have advanced minds so they manage by seeing and hearing! They need to "see" you writing things down on a notepad! They need to "see"... — read more 

A Japanese company and a North American company decided to have a canoe race on the St. Lawrence River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The North... — read more 

As we all know assessment season is here! If you dont want to get PIPed this year its time to bring the big guns! Need to think outside the box! Until PIPs are over carry an old leather briefcase to work! Just like it was done in the 80s! Fill... — read more 

Just had a thought which I think is true. We are all contractors now. Employees no longer exist. Get it in your mind that the most stability you have with EM is a one year contract. When the ranking rolls around all bets are off the table. You... — read more 

Question is how will Halliburton react. Probably will increase the CEOs pay. As-----s cut our pay and keep paying themselves and their perks... — read more 

Management: Every time your direct report presents an initiative (even informally), ask “Is this your idea?” If the answer is ‘no’: Get the originator of the idea into the room to discuss directly. (Wow, you are getting to know your... — read more 

Hi there, anyone has more inroads about the announced return of promotions? In our site it was shared that there will be some selective promotions allowed at mid cycle.

Everyone should try this. It gives you much better insight into the ranking process. Rank your work group. Put people into the buckets. Meet the distribution. Pick your 8% to PIP. You have to meet the distribution. Where did you put yourself?... — read more 

So many comments on here about printing stuff to look busy. In my group management was always harping on us to print less. IT even has a dashboard where you can see how much you printed. They use it when people resign as well to make sure you aren’t... — read more 

People complain about Yammer on here. Show some initiative to make it what you think it should be or don’t join it. You can easily change the settings to turn off email notifications or create an outlook rule to auto trash them. You could also start... — read more 

This might not be a popular opinion here, but I am leaving (early retirement) bearing no ill will towards the company. I've spent more than three decades of my life here doing the job I love. Yes, things have changed over the years and not for the... — read more 

What is your read on this organization? Do most people in the company know it exists?

I know we all have to cut costs and we’ve seen them across the board like the 401K, project cuts etc. But what cost cutting have the MC made that impact them. They still have their corporate jets, they still have their Stock options, they still have... — read more 

Been with the company 8yrs and recently received an offer from another company for a similar role (remote) with a 20% pay increase. But no pension. Part of me wants to stay at XOM and stay the course. Anyone one have luck bringing this scenario... — read more 

There is no introduction needed. He's a man of shares and waste. And he carries the weight of the whole EM on his shoulders. Straddling the rock in carbon chains. And it is hefty - though much less so than the original. EM. Bros - he's... — read more 

I supervise a large group, hybrid with people in Houston and remote support. This morning I feel physically sick to my stomach after the ranking session yesterday. We didn’t finish so i had to go again today but my body was: no. Awful feeling... — read more 

I can't believe the type of people placed in "NI" during my assessment session yesterday. They are trying to get rid of certain folks by all means. Goodluck and continue looking for opportunities

Heard thru the grapevine that I’m probably on the PIP list. What sucks is that there’s a couple of older guys in our group who are not even close to my skill level. I’ve been told that they’re NRE and therefore pretty much untouchable. Why is... — read more