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https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/Why-Houston-takes-hit-when-Irving-Exxon-falters-15749385.php

Just to add insult to injury... if you have money in your SSP and you separate before 15 yrs service AND before 55 yrs old, yep. The company takes that away too. This is money that the company matched your savings with and if you go over your... — read more 

Either there are just a handful of people that know/have the list or there some high caliber scared puppies outs there.

Can anyone confirm that you can or cannot get unemployment payment benefits when you are PIP’d?

I’ve seen a lot of men work hard to get where they are but what do they get in return? They have been used, stepped on and discarded like yesterday’s trash. EM has lost its core values and Execs have forgotten that it is those same men who have... — read more 

If I get called in to be terminated by the communicator I want to just start playing a song when I leave. I’m thinking “We Gotta Get Out of this Place" by The Animals or “Bye Bye Bye” by N’ Sync. What do you all think?

What to do if you still have not received your vacation payout?

Has anyone been notified yet, whether you have been accepted or not?

They are halting increments even in low cost countries like India, where they already pay below market average. The level of talent will again go down but yes, #weareexxonmobil, we having poor planning despite half the company getting paid for... — read more 

The real potential of EM is no better or worse than that of other companies. But our condition is devastating. I heard many of the statements from this Site 1: 1 from personal conversations with great and professional colleagues from many different... — read more 

EM employees on this site complain more than any other company (been visiting since 2015). What does it say about you for sticking around the company for 10-20 years hating every day and moment? Companies were hiring until 2018/19, you had plenty of... — read more 

These sly managers are selling bad software internally in the company to save each other’s back. The only work irms developers do is replicate whats already available in the market already and keep fixing their own mistakes over and over. I can say... — read more 

When you combine the fact that I won't be seeing my extended family due to the coronavirus with not knowing whether I'll even have a job past next week, I'm pretty sure this will be the worst Thanksgiving of my life. Tell me, what exactly is there to... — read more 

Does anyone know how many work related COVID cases there are according to MOH? Id there a dashboard with this info? Several people i know have tested positive and all said MOH decided it was not work related despite strong evidence that it was work... — read more 

Chevron will probably go back to $100/share.

How much is the company saving year over year with these cuts? Including the studies for all countries. State your assumptions. I estimate average “cost” of an employee when you consider benefits, flights, training, meals, etc. to be about... — read more 

Bring popcorn. 10%? 15%? Will they finally admit BAR is a make-work project and brings no value?

I was able to close the card using phone prompts. But, took 3 phone calls (and almost an hour) plus about a dozen tries on CITI's end to delete my online account with them. I was thinking EM would not release their hold on me. LOL!! Finally they... — read more 

Nervous.

How prevalent is it for others to claim credit for your ideas. I’ve been the customer of this and have seen it happen many times to others. Seems to be acceptable for high fliers to claim credit for anything or twist facts to make themselves look ... — read more 

I heard a story from a colleague about an employee who broke a bone at work and was pressured to wait until off shift to seek medical attention. Does stuff like this really happen?

If we would quit polishing PowerPoint presentations all would be well. Why is the polishing PowerPoint example still being cited? I’ve heard it for freaking decades as the example. What a joke. Oh yeah right our leaders aren’t the ones steering this... — read more 

Scope, timing, and impact on UIS, CSR, and Chem Research?

How likely is that there will be Exxon Mobil Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

Everywhere I turn when there’s XOM talk I keep hearing how the boys in blue from California are coming for us. Their balance sheet and dividend safety probably makes DW not be able to sleep at night. DW said they were like Enron but looks like we are... — read more 

So.. I have a dilemma. Last weekend I went out with some friends, didn't even think about it again until Tuesday night when my throat was a little sore. Wednesday I didn't feel any better so I got a COVID test after work. Yep, positive. We had a... — read more 

your birthday or the beginning of the year that year? Like if I turn 52 in July next year, am I NRE in January or in July?

Just wanted to let anyone know who was in the same boat as I was and "not laid off" but given the PIL/ PIP when I had my FIRST EVER performance review in July of 2020, I took the PIL and hence received my last paycheck on 10/31. if anyone out there... — read more 

I work as an accountant for exxon. It’s my first job ever. Should I leave after the one year mark or stick around to let my pension and 401k vest? I’m getting my MBA after five years either way.

This is the simplest and most accurate way to describe few technical titles and their real meaning: Advisor - A fake designation. It is not even an official title but highly abused. E.g. when a worthless employee from one organization transfers... — read more 

I am noticing a trend of the Qataris replacing employees on joint venture projects with contractors on projects. In many cases they are using contractors we have released to displace employees. Doesn’t fit the narrative employees are fed very well... — read more 

Are there any locations in the US that still pay cost of living adjustments? Trying to understand consistency or lack of in our policies. For those unfamiliar, it has been practice when moving people from say Houston to a higher cost of living... — read more 

Even though those affected by involuntary will get severance and vacation payout, can you still collect unemployment?

When HW3 started it seemed like the program was meant to “delayer” all the numerous layers of management we have. Instead it is clear the company is targeting non-managers in year 1 to 5. If we lay off this group and expect high attrition rates over... — read more 

Can someone more knowledgeable (and kind) help me understand the actual ramifications of "one time opportunity" in this vague HR speak. Maybe it is not vague and I am just a little dense (and I can live with that) but regardless, I want to know and I... — read more 

I actually believed there was a technical ladder until I saw the highest technical role in my organization the chief be filled with someone who had spent his entire career in RTD and management roles. Has never left Houston and never been on a... — read more