I don't like what Exxon has turned into, but I'm still not rushing to leave. Sometimes I wonder what it would take for me to actually switch jobs. More money sounds nice, but is it worth the headache of starting over at this age? The older I get, the... — read more 

The reward for doing good work is getting to do more work. Can I get a witness!

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that U.S. oil giants are cutting jobs despite strong profits. Citing The New York Times, he noted that ConocoPhillips plans to lay off up to 3,250 workers after its $17 billion... — read more 

Ohio senator introduces 25% tax on companies that outsource jobs overseas | Fox News https://share.google/G3tXfTsJIrMo8qRBB

All the posts and discussions from last week have been deleted! What the heck!? Shady!!!!!

Congratulations DW! What a genius… https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/is-donald-trump-looking-to-block-it-outsourcing-to-india-laura-loomer-reveals/amp-11757166244798.html

Rumor has it that IOL LT went to Houston to receive new set of instructions on what to do with their company. Quarry Park HQ is most likely being closed down and staff being moved to downtown (and hundreds of job layoffs in calgary). Some people... — read more 

Someone posted a few months ago about big news towards the end of the year. Has anyone heard anything on what it might be?

Hold tight. Oil price is coming down and earnings will be down. There will be consolidation, job cut..

I am hearing BRCX gearing up for possible strike or lockout. What is the story? Is one side asking for too much? It seems that this could be a routine contract? Why all the prep?

Heard unverified rumors about a planned shutdown of (some of?) the chemicals units at Fawley and Antwerp. Anybody has insight on this?

What is the implication for ExxonMobil stock and our Upstream Cash Flow? Story by Богуслав Романенко Exporters are set to decide on Sept. 7 to begin unwinding a second tranche of production cuts totaling approximately 1.65 million barrels per day... — read more 

There’s been a lull in posts the last few weeks (especially considering PIP season) and suddenly this page is flooded with basic, off topic posts. This can only mean something was mentioned that needs to be hidden.

We have become a case study for students! ExxonMobil is one of the largest publicly traded international oil and gas companies in the world. So why is this successful 140-year-old company dealing with an allegedly toxic organizational culture?... — read more 

All we care about these days is whoever comes in with the lowest bid! We don’t even condition anymore or account for needing more PMT for a contractor that is a total sh-t show needing more PMT. Total sh-t show contractor and cut the PMT!!!!

Where else is in danger of going the way of Australia? Guyana from the beginning we don’t operate and have contractor doing everything.

Before you move to a new assignment in Midland remember that if the company fired you there they will not pay to love you to Houston. Nothing better than being fired in the middle of a downturn in west Texas! Your home value will plummet the same... — read more 

People just want to be told what the plan is. The company should just quit with the management speak and tell everyone what the plan is. They want attrition right? Maybe admitting what the future looks like will help some people on the fence decide... — read more 

Rumor that we are losing people we don’t want to lose and company will be forced to offer incentives to keep needed talent.

So many people retiring early! Are people leaving voluntarily or are they being forced out?

Story by Fiona Craig ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) is reportedly weighing the sale of its chemical production facilities in the United Kingdom and Belgium, as the European chemical industry faces mounting challenges from U.S. trade tariffs and competitive... — read more 

How’s the dumpster fire in Clinton going? How many older employees got targeted for the PIP this year? A truly toxic company with no integrity..

They are ending support for the current corp phones soon. So if you have an iPhone 10, it’s no longer supported. Apple is releasing the iPhone 16 in a few days. But what does EM offer? Yup, an iPhone 14. Why can’t IT or Corporate Procurement... — read more 

Shell ‘puts another nail in the coffin’ of sustainable jet fuel Story by Jonathan Leake Shell has abandoned plans to build a biofuels factory in the Netherlands, dealing a blow to Europe’s hopes of decarbonising the aviation industry. The oil... — read more 

ConocoPhillips is implementing a reorganization, reducing its workforce by 20-25% to cut costs amid declining oil prices and rising expenses, with most layoffs occurring before yearend. by Conglin Xu Key Highlights (1) ConocoPhillips plans to cut... — read more 

I want to be like him! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michael-mustian-6217831a8_energytransition-career-activity-7351836054280208384--XU4

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I have heard a rumor that the Research/Engineering EMTECH Organization Charges $400+ USD per hour to an Affiliate for EMTECH Services in 2025. Is this True? Pre-2020, the cost of an SME in EMRE (now EMTECH) was only $230 per hour and the cost of a... — read more 

Time to get rid of the low hanging fruit. Spoiler alert: the closer you are to the valve the safer you are. Major oil companies are actively laying off workers in 2025, driven by a combination of falling oil prices (hovering around $63 per... — read more 

Growing up AT&T was the behind company everyone arrived to work for and make the big corporate bucks for life including excellent lifetime pension starting at age 50. GE was the other favorite, immense company excellent funding and salaries for... — read more 

(1) Hard Work Isn't Enough Results need to be seen. Advocate for yourself - quite efforts get ignored. (2) Loyalty Won't Pay The Bills Companies are loyal to profits, not people. Look out for yourself first. ***(3) Your Job Title Is... — read more 

Most of the research employees are great but useless to the company’s bottomline. the projects are outdated. they do no real work. why can’t we just shut our research companies once and for all. there is no technology in the world that a vendor... — read more 

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Exxon Mobil Corp XOM recently reported in its 10-K filing that its global workforce decreased by 1,000 to 62,000 personnel in 2022. This was due to cost-cutting measures intended to increase shareholder returns. It was Exxon's third consecutive year... — read more 

Prices will drive operational behavior including headcout. If it gets worse, plans will be executied on. Just be ready.

First, Circle back Low-hanging fruit Bandwidth Ping Sync Loop in Double-click Level set Run it up the flagpole Boil the ocean Move the needle Circle of competence Then, On the same page Game changer Pushback Buy-in Hit the ground running Value-add... — read more 

Exxon seems to have a grudge against every employee equally. No one is safe, no matter how hard you work. There’s this pervasive sense that management actually enjoys playing games with people’s livelihoods. Whether you’ve been here a year or twenty... — read more 

I was put in three different technical roles with three different technologies (think refinery vs chem plant vs polymer and mechanical engineering vs process engineering) in the first five years of my career because they’re offshoring my role and... — read more 

They all worship at the DEI altar... https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/shell-fired-white-staffers-at-houston-offices-for-weaker-diverse-hires-in-discriminatory-purge-lawsuit/ar-AA1LkRgQ