Anyone have specifics on how to ensure that carryover vacation from 2020 into 2021 is approved and will be paid out? Trying my best to avoid needing to call XOM in the future if they did not pay the 2020 carryover vacation.

Can we agree that the culture and behaviors change component of the reorganization was a resounding failure? Why then isn’t the manager of culture not terminated? In fact, how is it reasonable for a geologist to run a culture and behaviors... — read more 

I just learned of this website and saw a lot of fake news being posted. I would like to answer questions to the best of my ability without giving too much away and remaining anonymous I was a communicator for EMIT. My job title is Skills and... — read more 

Investor has increased stake in Exxon since September New York-based firm sent letter to oil giant Tuesday “The firm believes Exxon’s failure to adapt has erased over $100 billion in shareholder value over the past five years, the people... — read more 

A few threads have been started on the imperial page sharing that visible minorities and experienced hires were targeted by the layoffs....is the experience the same across the circuit?

I always felt that as long as you performed decently you were safe. And it used to be that management’s perception of your performance was in line with what you thought about yourself. As time went on, though, it was less about performance and more... — read more 

I'm not trying to rub salt into the wound or be rude but I have to ask, how will you be able to work for two or three months and actually be able to do anything when you know you are laid off? I think what Exxon is doing to people is cruel beyond any... — read more 

In yet another waste of money they have decided to do a superintendent safety award and give out carbon fiber hard hats. The concerning thing isn’t that they gave out the hard hats but who they gave them out to. They gave them out to mostly Foreman... — read more 

Like remote work? Tell us if you want to be doing WFH forever...

For those who have elected to resign on their own: are you getting exit interview/surveys? Do you know if you’re being considered a “regretted separation”? How did your manager react when you broke the news?

If you are newly laid off please complete a Glassdoor review and give your opinion.

I was among the many workers laid off last week. The layoff period runs through the 15th of December, doesn't it? I assume the higher ups will be getting it soon?

My assumption was that the oil company did not love me and, I certainly did not love them. I was in the industry to make $$ and retire. To do so, I had to learn to hustle for the work. Over a period of +35 years, I worked for 9 different... — read more 

Thanks in advance.

Thinking about resigning but would like to check the original employment agreement to see how many years am I not allowed to work in the same area. Any idea how can I obtain a copy without having to talk to anyone? Thank you!

In their infinite wisdom, upper management seems to have decided that since they already tried doing subsurface work with geoscientists, now they will try without - because, what they heck. Why not! They brain drain, the opportunity cost, and the... — read more 

I'm getting tired of people complaining about the lack of job security at Exxon. Let me tell you something, I've been here for nearly 20 years and there was never a time in those two decades where we had job security. This is a cyclical industry... — read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/12/07/big-oil-laggard-exxon-faces-new-climate-threat-activist-investors.html

Got laid off? Share your story as to why you thought you were safe under the guise of a "career with ExxonMobil." If the company had not over-promised and under-delivered, these postings may not exist. Pretty sure the new leadership in EMIT are... — read more 

The company had a denison survey a few years ago showing poor morale. What happened with the follow up study?

Heard about a manager recently saying "time to move on" and/or "I want to forget about this." The problem is, this manager has zero input into the process and didn't offer much help along the way. A great sign of "we are exxonmobil" lol

Activist investors taking aim at XOM: https://www.wsj.com/articles/exxon-under-pressure-from-new-activist-fund-11607310000?mod=mhp Excerpts from the article: Quote: Engine No. 1 LLC, an investment firm launched by Chris James last week, is... — read more 

Over 250 geoscientists were let go last week. What’s happening with the over abundance of bosses and want to be bosses - planners, advisors, etc?? Will they pick up the slack? Are they even qualified anymore to do technical work? Or are we going... — read more 

It’s unfortunate that many of our well past retirement folks refused to leave which then forced many of our early to mid career employees to be sacrificed to hit the reduction targets. Is there a mandatory retirement age ??

What question would you ask management on slido if there were no repercussions?

This new generation of workers has been in the workforce for 5-7 years, and American companies have already had a bellyful from the great cultural divide that exists between long established and historically successful business norms and the... — read more 

I just realized There are a lot of comments on here about supervisors and managers not standing up to the man. Comments like brown nosers yes men and worse. There are a lot of comments on here about the LinkedIn posts being made by... — read more 

I am currently not in Houston. I’m in the USA but supporting field activities. I am hearing rumors that plan is to slowly move all Houston based engineering jobs to India. Are others hearing this as well? So hard to tell rumor from fact these days... — read more 

Lets rank our leadership. Hopefully, they will read it, self reflect, and improve organization. Grades are 1 to 5. 1 is worthless, 2 is just OK, 3 is good, 4 is very good, and 5 is outstanding. We have ranking it this order: Supervisors, Managers... — read more 

Exxon Mobil Corp. is suspending employee bonuses for this year after the crude-market collapse spurred a record run of quarterly losses for the oil titan. Top executives, however, will still receive stock awards. The Exxon board’s compensation... — read more 

There is not going to be $100 barrel oil anytime soon. Fossil Fuels is a dying commodity. Demand for oil will continue to drop. The best days of the oil and gas industry are behind us. The future of XOM is survival, and that's it. As demand drops XOM... — read more 

How many (#’s or ~%) were laid off in Houston? This year alone had massive layoffs from BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, service companies. The only major complaints I’ve seen on my social media and within my network are from XOM folks. Were the... — read more 

December 5, 2020 ExxonMobil Logo "Great when times were good......2020 showed a real ugly side" Former Employee - Project Engineer in Houston, TX Doesn't Recommend Negative Outlook Disapproves of CEO I worked at ExxonMobil full-time for more... — read more 

Anyone in or formerly in HR who can shed light on the benchmarking studies VPs are always referencing to say our benefits are competitive or we are overpaid and that VPs are underpaid?

This site has served its purpose. Any suggestions for where to go from here? Sites that aren’t just wallowing in self pity. I’m ready to move on and realize this site isn’t helping. I might even start going back to church. Sounds cliche I know but... — read more 

This board has become a burning dumpster fire. I had hoped it would be a place we could share ideas on how to find a new job and offer encouragement. I’ve seen a couple of threads last week I think where people tried to change the tone but it always... — read more 

Seems some skills and roles are valued more than others. Drilling comes to mind. I see they are doubling or tripling up the number of people assigned to a single rig which hardly seems fair considering what is happening to others. For non-drillers... — read more 

Started at the site in 2015 and I’ve seen a drastic step change after 2017, things used to be fun... now I feel many are functioning if they are on eggshells. Any tips on survival or people to avoid who can ruin a career? Initials are fine for... — read more 

Anyone using the job search service the company is providing? Initial impressions?

This is a company where guys would not make a LinkedIn profile in fear of upsetting their management or breaking EM rules. Would not write recommendation letter for colleagues who joined other organizations, Suddenly I see copy and paste cookie... — read more