About 20 PIPed/PiLed engineers out here in trailers. Commune set up in October just off I-10 nearing Lake Charles. We're not sure how it works, but apparently Collective Bargaining (even by professionals like ourselves) is actually Legal in... — read more 

I just read that Exxon is planning to invest more than $240 million in Baton Rouge site. But didn't Baton Rouge just get decimated in the latest layoffs? You know, less than two weeks ago?? So how does this make any sense? What exactly are they... — read more 

I think I'm going to quit in January. I can't handle this any more. Will I get all my 2021 vacation paid out?

Something big happening in Pecos County soon, little birdies tell me land brokers for XTO are busy bees as of late down in Fort Stockton

More b—s— words that don’t lead to any actual changes that improve the organization, just more buzzword fodder for the powerpoints and intranet news. It borders parody.... Can I get an amen?

p-ss-d off with my OM employer not paying bonus to anyone this year; apparently survivors of this round should be grateful they still have a job and shut up. Wondering whether XOM doing the same..?

https://reenergizexom.com/materials/letter-to-the-board-of-directors/ These are the activist investors we're seeing in the news. It has a bit of a green bent, but a lot of the criticisms of management are completely valid and consistent with... — read more 

Management never learn from their mistakes. What happens instead is they just ignore anything that went wrong (heaven forbid there's any kind of conflict in management meetings instead of the usual circle...back-patting) and when the time comes, they... — read more 

On an earlier thread.. several asked for a repost of content paraphrased below: For a career at the company , your performance vector has to be a net positive for 20 or 30 years. You can go up and down a bit around the middle bucket and be ok as... — read more 

https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/15/investing/exxon-oil-stock-activist-investors/index.html After cutting thousands of employees to give in to dividends, what else do shareholders want that they are so rebellious now?

Just curious. If yes, what are your thoughts about it? (I work for a small competitor and we are about to introduce Stack ranking)... Thanks

Three of the five super major oils (BP, Shell, and Total) press release on 17 December 2020. The other two supermajors, Chevron and XOM, were not mentioned in the press release. One easy way to reduce emissions is to close or sell some... — read more 

Anyone know what date and how we receive the “Benefit Commencement Package”? (Page 12 of the SPOSA questions and answers document) Also, when does the package expire? Thanks

Are we selling? Moving jobs to BSCs? Low gas prices don't look like they'll be recovering anytime soon.

Wish I'd known about this place a little over a year ago when I decided to leave my old job for a (supposedly) better position at Exxon. Since then it's been nothing but one disappointment after another, all combined with constant fear of layoffs... — read more 

After hearing from the communicator that I’m “safe”, I felt brief relief followed by sadness, guilt, surprise, anger, and frustration. The last thing I feel is safe. Do you feel safe? I don’t think this is the last round of layoffs. I keep... — read more 

Listen starting at 18 minutes https://youtu.be/TYO73v39hdo

Anyone in controllers receive a cost of living salary increase yet for 2020? Have received these in December during previous years.

If ever you think this old company has lost its way. Take this board-meeting reminder recording from sometime the '50s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nh8_9FETF0

I was laid off (50+ age but not retirement eligible). I received the waiver and release form. Do I need to get the form reviewed by an attorney before I sign? Would love to hear from others who are knowledgeable about this.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/15/investing/exxon-oil-stock-activist-investors/index.html

Are they going to pay our 2019 carryover vacation that we never got to use or is it gone? Didn’t get a chance to use them all due to covid.

Please share your confirmed knowledge of which positions, in which departments, and the approximate numbers that got axed. Also, for information sharing, your understanding of the least impacted and most impacted groups.

I can’t imagine that’s a coincidence. I am the expert on my team and worked my butt off so it was not a performance issue. I was the team lead, and was mentoring newly transitioned employees to the tech. My salary was high since I was an... — read more 

One of the skills I have seen others leveraging to get into other industries is project management. I see a lot of job postings for project/program managers stating PMP certification is preferred. Is it worth it to get the PMP certification?

I’ve seen a lot of discussion on here about CLs and salary, however the discussion is always about higher CLs, say mid 20s to 30. I’m curious if anyone could shed some light on the lower CL salary ranges. Say 17-20. I’m a 17 or 18 but I can’t get a... — read more 

Any former managers who can shed light on CL potential? Seems most everyone is set at 29. Is that the default? How do you get a higher CL?

“It’s a word salad of hazy words that mean nothing with a link to the nothing plan.” “This is the Big Oil version of thoughts and prayers” ”the catch is that the plan includes zero reductions in... — read more 

I have become highly expert at making PowerPoint presentations. I have successfully turned horrible news into favorable results with many years of PowerPoint training. I have presented to many levels of management, fooling the brightest with my... — read more 

I've seen posts mentioning xom folks successfully leaving for tech companies (i.e. apple, aws). however, i havent had any luck even receiving a call back. which specific roles are you or your peers competitive for?

Can anyone provide information as to what makes CL30 special? I know that it is “executive”, but what compensation benefits go with it?

I was laid off after nearly six years with the company and I admit, even after two weeks I'm having trouble coping. I can barely do any work because I'm distracted all the time. I actually thought this was the place where I would retire. I'm not... — read more 

Soviet-style control. Inbred mgmt. Keep saying that the Titanic doesn’t turn on a dime (except to quickly PIP 8-10% this summer). Don’t even have internal job-boards for employees (which most in the outside world do) but talk about... — read more 

As they re-org the re-org, which was unveiled little more than a year ago; are you seen any actual change? Will the number of fat cats at VP and upper manager level decrease? Will the queen bees in advisory and planning roles will finally do actual... — read more 

I joined the company a few years ago as an experienced hire and I have been fortunate with my rotations, management, ranking, etc. However, I do have serious concerns about the company after the PIPs this summer, the recent layoffs and overall... — read more 

Can someone summarize the F&L forum so we don’t actually have to watch it?

VP is an id–t that is just parroting the common theme of DW. We are exxonmobil, we will lead the market (yeah right), We will grow the company (cutting and selling investments), world is changing while we are not (doubling down on O&G) HW3 (move... — read more 

I’ve been here for 3 years and my coworkers know of my ambitions to further my career. They all say I need to be adaptable and to broaden my skill sets. But with the way things are going I am unsure of how long I will have at XOM (I've learned that... — read more 

I find it disgusting that our Execs refuse to show solidarity with the workforce and stop taking RSU bonuses. They hide behind the benchmarking and process. Don’t they realize they have a choice and that just because others do something doesn’t mean... — read more 

Which is more amusing? You, Exxon get my vote. Your virtue signaling on LI is awe inspiring. Your "privilege" is a light for all to see. Your heritage, from the Valdez to Baytown is but a minor issue. My gosh, how special you think you are. ... — read more