LinkedIn Post - 12 February 2025 - Vice President, Low Carbon Solutions Technology It was great to visit ExxonMobil's technology center at Friendswood, Texas, earlier this week. We have exciting work going on Direct Lithium Extraction technology... — read more
CVX layoffs
Admirable of CVX to announce their massive layoffs, unlike XOM that uses the PIP system to unethically purge a lot of people. https://www.barrons.com/articles/chevron-layoffs-oil-dividends-05fb9b8a
Are we the next boeing?
The number of engineers we are replacing with cheep Indian labor will bite ExxonMobil in the rear for saving a buck. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-28/boeing-s-737-max-software-outsourced-to-9-an-hour-engineers
When is the transition for Australia happening
When are we all being sold?
Salary at BTC… from Reddit Post
Here’s what I found on Reddit this morning. FYI, LPA meaning Lakh Per Annum. 1 LPA Indian Ruppees = 1100 USD/year. From Reddit: Can only speak for Exxon. BP & Chevron’s pay structure might be different. In 2021, Campus hires from CFTIs (Centrally... — read more
New POS A plan HSA eligible
Seems for families this can save more taxes than FSA. Anyone now opening HSA accounts with XOM healthcare plans?
Construction by Lab building
Anyone knows what they’re constructing by the Lab building on campus?
BTC Levels
What is the typical highest CL at BTC currently. Do they cap out at certain CL levels? Also how easy is it to transfer from BTC to another location like Middle East or US?
Why Is Exxon looking at the SWR Building?
Exxon executives seen touring the SWR building. Does anyone know why?
Google scraps it diversity program, Is ExxonMobil next to comply with new government contractor rules?
Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules Story by MICHAEL LIEDTKE SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies... — read more
Tracking Devices
Beware of those new tracking devices in the ceiling by the elevators at each end. A simple reverse image search shows they can be linked into your badge, i.e. the company will know which floor you're in and for how long. Next level big brother... — read more
Clinton union update
What are your thoughts on the outcome of the negotiations?
Dental Benefits
DW: “Our employees are our biggest asset” “Our success and record profits are because of your hard work”. Then he cuts our dental benefits, a-s h#le, how does everyone like paying for a cleaning these days?
Promoted Outwards
Maybe XOM just needs to come up with a new term to describe the whole PIP/PIL process. You don’t “need significant improvement”, you’re just being encouraged to leave the company and be “promoted outwards.” Nice... — read more
Why do we have people at Hughes landing again?
We have buildings empty but we lease out Hughes landing again… wow
WFH
Essential oils group cleared for WFH
Magnolia Oil & Gas
University of Phoenix grad interviewing people at Magnolia Oil & Gas in Houston. Damn it. I wasted all that time at UT.
WTF is going on at Baytown with all the relatives working here?
I got moved to Baytown and have noticed a huge number of employees related to each other. Mostly brothers, sisters and mothers daughters. I was talking to one person about someone and they said oh yeah that is my cousin. I do not feel as if I have a... — read more
Chevron engineering 1 announcement
Are the Engine 1 board members guilty of sharing proprietary information? Chevron announcement follows our own plans to build power plants for data centers.
How does exxon expect to motivate us with no raise and decreased insurance benefits?
I am one of the many that did not get a raise this past year. I also got dropped in ranking for some lame reason. The new medical, dental and vision insurance su-ks as well. My supervisor has tried to force me to work harder this year. I told them... — read more
Big Oil bleak on refining profits going into 2025
Story by Sheila Dang and Shariq Khan HOUSTON - Big Oil executives this week saw little prospect of a near-term improvement in refinery profits after Chevron, Exxon Mobil and Shell all reported fourth-quarter earnings that were hit hard by a downturn... — read more
Kissing a is the only way to move up at exxon.
In my 20 or so years here at exxon I have witnessed lower qualified employees promoted. If you had two employees doing the same output of work the one who kissed the bosses a ss was the one who got promoted. If the a-s kissing employee could make the... — read more
Earnings Presentation Slide 42
Does this slide say that XOM is spending 1.5 billion less than 2019 but counting it as 12.1 billion less than 2019 because of inflation and some nebulous "activity/other"??
How many BTC have jumped to Chevron Bangalore?
Chevron opened a technical center in Bangalore. Chevron set an initial hiring target of 600. How many did Chevron successfully hire from EM? Does Chevron pay its Indian employees more?
XOM beats earnings, CVX misses
Nice. Thanks Guyana and Permian. You are the reason why we are doing good. Rest is optimization of noise. You are the signal that drives the bottomline
WTF? Delta Dental!!
What mo--n in ExxonMobil switched the dental plan to delta dental. No reputable dentists takes this cr-p. My dentists who my family had for years is out of network and we no must pay upfront for services.
How many employees left at the end of 2024?
61500 at the end of 2023, how many at the end of 2024? Have those numbwrs been released yet?
Executives, post your CL, salary range and approximate 2024 bonus
Trying to decide if the sacrifice for potential to make CL30 is worth it.
Google employees petition for 'job security' ahead of expected cuts
Google employees have begun a petition for "job security" as they expect more layoffs by the company. The petition calls on Google CEO Sundar Pichai to offer buyouts before conducting layoffs and to guarantee severance to employees that do get laid... — read more
Jim Cramer Says President Trump Will Go Straight To Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) If He Wants More Drilling
Will ExxonMobil Executive Committee accommodate President Trump or will we follow through on our Investor Press Releases. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 86 Cramer noted the possibility that big oil companies might... — read more
Performance-Based Layoffs Blur Firings, Increase Company Risk
Khorri Atkinson Senior Labor & Employment Reporter Microsoft Corp. and Meta Platforms Inc. are among companies targeting underperforming workers through layoffs, a practice that could obscure the line between legitimate workforce reductions and... — read more
Why are so Many Traders Resigning
I heard that the compensation system for traders changed in 2024, and many traders are under-compensated especially after poor bonuses in December. Why are so many resigning now or looking for jobs in trading companies. Nat. Gas traders, LNG traders... — read more
Baton Rouge is built different
All of the sites have their issues but Baton Rouge hires, develops and retains the highest performers on the circuit! They know how to get it done!!! GEAUX BR!!!
XOM Personnel in Southpointe
I saw a group of XOM employees hanging out in Southpointe in Canonsburg, PA last week. Any insight on this?
Red tape drains the energy
After five years here, the endless red tape has become unbearable. Formalities turn simple tasks into uphill battles. I’m all for structure, but this level of red tape feels like a straightjacket. I’ve worked in strict environments before, but... — read more
What was the reason you were PIPed or laid off and was the pip fair?
I was wondering what are some of the most unfair reasons employees were piped. I know of one person who was piped because they did not delegate work. The employee had no one working below them and was not in charge of any group. It was unfair and... — read more
I wish they would PIP me
That way, I wouldn’t have to worry about doing my job well while I search for something better. It would give me the chance to fully focus on my job search while still getting paid. I don’t understand why people stress when they’re put on a PIP. It’s... — read more
An experiment in ranking. Let us see how fair it is.
I am going to try a little experiment for the ranking cycle this year. I am NRE and cannot be piped only pcp ed so I am safe. Normally I put a bunch of stuff on my pds mote than is needed really. I choose five or more knowledgeable others too. I have... — read more