I am just curious to see the ages exxon has targeted in the past. I know employees from their 30's to 60's that were piped and forced out. I know several ages 35, 42, 47, 55, 57,58, 62, 64 and 67 years olds. I know none aged 52 to 54 so no NREs. I... — read more 

A bunch of people said a while ago they were no longer giving it their all and have started quiet quitting. I'm curios, how's that working out? How did your manager react, if at all? Have you been put on a PIP or is everything still functioning as... — read more 

Here is my story and predicament. If anyone has gone through what I am going through please post. I don't need the sarcastic remarks about how exxon wants me out because I know that. I am 54 and on DPC plan with 13 years service. I was told that if... — read more 

“Drove multifunctional team to increase uptime in Colorado gas field from 70% in Dec05 to 100% uptime & record production in Aug06.” Maybe it wasn’t you maybe it was just the weather in COLORADO is nicer on equipment and ultime in August than it is... — read more 

Every time I think we've hit rock bottom, they find a new way to stress us out. The constant changes, PIPS, the fake pep talks, the micromanaging, layoffs, AI... It’s draining everyone. Do they want to have a completely demotivated workforce that... — read more 

If you've tried automating or using AI for this company you will know just how painful it is to try and push innovation. Multiple tiers of leadership, so many boundaries to break down, etc. Etc. I find it funny that the company is choosing to use... — read more 

For those fallen during 2020 layoffs, the 5 year layoffversary is coming up. How are you celebrating departure away from the XOXic (XOM Toxic) environment? How was your experience with Layoff, good bad? And how are you doing now? Let's provide some... — read more 

If you are full of ideas and energy, this might not be the place for you. The system here slows everything down with endless layers of approval. Unless you have friends in high spots, your voice will never reach the right people. You are better off... — read more 

ExxonMobil is trying to reduce OpEx by reducing number of engineers in North America (USA and Canada) and offshoring the jobs to cheaper countries like India. But is it really working? I see BTC folks come here, work for some time in North America... — read more 

Does anyone know how much the folks at BTC actually get paid? Do they have a compensation levels like us -CLs? I’m just curious about what kind of arbitrage might exist there. Also, what sort of retirement and savings benefits do they offer?

Is there anyway to know where you are in your CL level? My manager says that he can’t see where I am in reference to my CL, and doesn’t know who to ask to find out.

So what have Singaporean, Canadian and European Expats in the US been told… are we sending them all back?

What will Exxon do now that Guyana wants LNG and gas to shore. 2026 will be the year that the Guyana miracles turns sour….

Anyone have the full list of American universities we no longer recruit from? I think it is a shocking list.

Another linkedin post where the poster and the former employee is sharing his opinion based on what he has experienced and have someone others go through with fake PIPs. And guess what the two XOM lifers and kool-aid drinkers do? Defend DW and mgmt... — read more 

Just saw a key refining leader move into an AEST role?

It's like his private property. He was lucky and had some talent, but his returns are sooooo oversized and he did nothing to deserve the whole thing for him self and the pack of wolves that follow him. The game is rigged.

What do all think of this forum?

I need somebody to confirm the specific type of visa we are using to bring people over from KLTC and BTC. After the recent layoff announcements I think it’s high time for employees to go on defense. Based on my own research I think there is a... — read more 

Analysis By NAN Business Editor News Americas, Georgetown, Guyana, Tues. Oct. 14, 2025: ExxonMobil’s Guyana President, Alistair Routledge on Monday claimed the company is “still operating in the red to the tune of around US$6 billion” in Guyana, as... — read more 

Once again the last to leave the office. Staying late to pick up the slack for others. Why do I do it? Why do I care? No one notices. No one rewards. Left behind and looked over. Managers and VPs don’t shake my hand. Do they even know I... — read more 

I am on an expat assignment overseas and want to leave the company. No recognition or appreciation for my effort so why stay. Trouble is what happens if I quit? Do I have to move myself back to the US?

This is from 2007-2008 period when Calgary’s job market was hot. Lots of young engineers were quitting Imperial Oil. Imperial was desperate to retain its people. Salary bumps across the board were in double digits (and not the lower double digits)... — read more 

Anyone on here have intel on the goto/Canada site?

We often win top spots, it kind of makes no sense. Are all "Best Workplace" lists a pay-to-play schme?

It’s frustrating watching upper management toss out people with twenty-plus years of knowledge just to make numbers look good for a quarter. I thought we were past this, but I was wrong. The short-term mindset is going to bite them hard down the... — read more 

EM linkedin posts read like glossy fluff minus real talk, all buzzwords and self high fives while REAL questions get ghosted, because if results were REAL they would not need so many superlatives, so say something specific, show numbers, take... — read more 

Can anyone shed light on how promotions to CL30 work? Of course, one needs to have exec potential. Does one need an Exec sponsor? Is two consecutive Outstanding enough to get there after CL29? Please FACTS only ... no bul--hit ... all cr-bab-es... — read more 

Given average is 4%, what are your thoughts? G, VG, E, O average? Only serious discussions. No BTC/KLTC/outsourcing/pip discussion, please.

To effectively control and reduce operational expenses (OPEX), companies can implement the following strategies: Conduct Comprehensive Spend Assessments: Analyze spending patterns and cost centers to identify areas for cost reduction... — read more 

With all the layoffs, why is there hiring happening? I’m not even talking about hiring cheaper folks abroad, but right here. How do layoffs and hiring at the same time make even a lick of sense? Inquiring minds want to know.

Most of these threads are negative so I thought I’d share a positive story. I was NSI’d this year. Long story, ugly conflict with my previous organization. I’ve since transferred, and my new supervisor is proactively working with me to get through... — read more 

The goal is to cut people or make them quit. Every tactic that pushes employees out is cheaper than paying them to leave. Exxon has turned into an intricate matrix of exploitation and attrition pressures coming from every direction. No wonder it’s... — read more 

What's the scoop on salary treatments and promotions for 2026? Are they still on? Which countries will have raises?

I hear Shale is crashing. Layoffs

Bunch of id--ts running the business . Shame