I have no other explanation for what's been going on. Within a few weeks, my manager went from normal to micromanaging my every move. He finds faults in everything I do, even the things I did hundreds of times before the exact same way and he never... — read more 

As if it could not get any worse, many GSC locations have the highest attrition EVER. In Brazil, the rates are 2 PER DAY (at least for a while), meaning we cannot possibly backfill these people in a normal scenario, let alone an 8% NSI. Argentina... — read more 

Was holding out for return of cost of living adjustment and 401k as well as education reimbursement but am tired of waiting. Other companies are paying more than we were making prior to COVID base salary plus have 401k and bonuses. Some have already... — read more 

I'm not even talking about the obvious stuff, like layoffs and cuts in pay and benefits. I'm talking about our culture. We once had a culture that encouraged new ideas, but that has since devolved into an echo chamber of yes-men who are bending over... — read more 

Australia first now Norway. Dominos keep falling. For those saying demand hasn’t peaked what are your thoughts? Certainly it has peaked in parts of the world. https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN2BV22Q

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-04-09/inside-america-s-race-to-scale-carbon-capture-technology?cmpid=BBD040921_GREENDAILY&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=210409&utm_campaign=greendaily In 2010, as an economics... — read more 

Anyone else never been able to square the message that we hear over and over that fossil fuel is dead because renewables are so cheap now with the plans for developing countries to use fossil... — read more 

The manager of my group said that we need to complete the Vacine form. He said it’s anonymous but he does not know the consequences if we don’t complete. What type of company are we working for?

So much negativity here.. it looks like EM is going to wind up. BUT that’s not true.. Darren Woods and EM will be FINE. Just whiny NSI & Salty employees affecting the image of our great company. We are ExxonMobil!

Exxon explores sale of elastic polymer business: sources APRIL 7, 202112:17 PM UPDATED 36 MINUTES AGO By Joshua Franklin, Greg Roumeliotis (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp is exploring a sale of its Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES) division... — read more 

I don't have a problem with Exxon. I've been here for decades and I've been through many good times and many bad times with it. I do have a problem with lousy leadership that makes decisions which make working here unbearable at times. That's where... — read more 

Kudos to GS for allowing anonymous questions in his upcoming forum. Pretty amazing to read the questions and see the upvotes. The company has lost the rank and file. I've never seen morale this low.

Normally WFH, but supervisor has started to force us in office. Walked through energy center and saw lunches outside of a conference room, which was odd. Saw senior corporate management names on them. Then saw 3 shiny new SUVs and 4 shiny town cars... — read more 

Darren Woods is more like Darrin, the fictional character from Bewitched. He was Samantha's mortal husband. Nice enough guy but he had no control over his wife's escapades, the same way this Darren has no control or influence over the outcomes at... — read more 

I know a lot of people who left XOM in the past year and almost all of them found a job outside the O&G industry. It’s obvious that all of those people were actively looking for other jobs while still employed at the company, which brings me to the... — read more 

Hello, I am an engineer, but may have an opportunity to go work in pharma as a production supervisor with 10 direct reports. It’s a way into management. The salary will be a 40-50% decrease along with bonus. Any words of wisdom? My long term goal is... — read more 

I was laid off in Dec and it’s the best thing that ever happened to me. I worked at Exxon for about 2 years - I drank the koolaid at first but I slowly realized just how terrible this company is (environmentally, ethically, you name it). I feel such... — read more 

Oh happy day! Arrived in the mail on 4/3, hopefully others are seeing theirs! laid off 12/1/20 final day 2/1/21

I'm not trying to troll, I'm honestly curious. People who come here and call anybody who's complaining a whiner or tells them to leave - why are you here? You wouldn't be here unless something was bothering you about the company. If you're here, it's... — read more 

XOM will soon announce it's "Earth Plug" program where it will cease to extract fossil fuel on a target date....soon to be announced.

I am still at ExxonMobil. I used to wake up excited for the future. Now I feel a sense of dread and find it hard to get out of bed in the morning. There is little to look forward to.

First Voya told me I'm vested in my (very small) supplementary savings plan since separation was involuntary, and payment would be done through payroll. Now, payroll is telling me that employees who separate from ExxonMobil before retirement are not... — read more 

Thought it was only the newer hires 5 years that we’re leaving, but seeing a trend of folks with 10-20 years in their mid career leaving as well, especially with EMIT. Anyone seeing similar?

I have to say, this is not the same company it was five years ago, not to mention twenty years ago or longer. All of the enjoyment and pride I've had has evaporated and I'm no longer sure I'll be able to stay here for much longer. It might not be... — read more 

Please stop spreading toxic beliefs about quiting. Truth is this is the best place to work. Be happy you have a job. The market is tough right now. Not that easy to find a new better paying job

So many posts question what controllers and finance people actually do. Thinking they should get rid of us and send our jobs over seas. Ok fine. As close stars, how about we sit on our butts and see how quarter close and reporting gets done. License... — read more 

830 hp out of an electric https://www.yahoo.com/news/gmc-just-unveiled-100-000-210000966.html

Tell your supervisor ahead of ranking that you think you would take the PIL if you are NSIed. VPs know we are lean and instructing subordinates to encourage folks to take the PIP and it can be passed - the yes men won’t tell Dallas we can’t support... — read more 

Left in December and now work for Amazon better pay and benefits

Is your strategy to wait for PIP then exercise your retirement? Do they pay the 3 month severance over 3 month period or one time payment? Assume it takes at least 90 days to get pension lump sum.

I know the company leadership (and I use that term very loosely) said there'll be no major layoffs any time soon, but i'm worried about the emphasis on the "major" part. Does that mean that from now on, we can expect constant smaller layoffs that'll... — read more 

https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/battered-schlumberger-reported-largest-ceo-to-median-employee-pay-ratio-in-2019-60328650 They keep saying the good times are ahead. They’ve been saying it for... — read more 

If you are scared to find a new job, don't be. The job market is rebounding. Companies are hiring again. Don't be scared you don't have to take this any more.

Don't quit. Just stop doing a good job. Show them how much they really need you. Use the time to look for a job. Take them for any penny you can squeeze. GET PIPED then take that money too and smile on your way out to a better life

Sometimes it feels like I'm the only one who is not gunning for a promotion - I even politely turned down an offer a year or so ago. My reason? I see my manager and I see other people in positions above mine breaking their backs to get everything... — read more 

Last year at this time XTO in the Permian Basin had 50 active drilling units and in 1Q21 XTO had 5 active drilling units. I guess XTO never was able to produce as Neil Chapman repeatedly stated on the corporate website, at investor cars and on the... — read more 

Let see what is his report for 2021 : 1) got Xom booted out of DJ index after staying close to 100 yrs 2) resulted in unprecedented layoff of workers 3) compensation for layoff is the worst VS Shell and chevron 4) he has gotten most employees to... — read more 

The majority of folks are looking for another job and wishing they worked elsewhere. This is going to start impacting productivity and willingness to work extra hours. Controllers is the worst! Management is stuck with 80s mentality, ruling by... — read more