Only thing I can think of is paternity leave which was implemented after I had all my kids under the old policy which was five days including weekends!
No more Booms for employees only Busts
From an employee perspective there are only busts now. During booms no one benefits other than executives. They get all their stock sweeteners. Meanwhile employee benefits continuously flushed down the cr-pper and salary doesn’t keep up with... — read more
New Delta Dental Plan is Cr-p
Get your dental work done this year! Most dentists don't take the new plan since Delta Dental is such a cr-p insurance. Already talked to two dentists and they do not take it. Going from 4 covered cleanings a year to 2 if you can find a dentist that... — read more
Diversity good for profits study is bogus
Diversity Was Supposed to Make Us Rich. Not So Much. New research questions the methodology of a McKinsey study that helped create widespread belief that diversity is good for profits When management consulting firm McKinsey declared in 2015 that it... — read more
Purpose of Exit Interview which is actually a survey form
HR doesn’t send you the exit interview survey form because they want to improve the company and prevent resignations. It is sent to document that you aren’t leaving for a reason you could later sue the company for. Think things like hostile workplace... — read more
Math - for those who aren’t good at it (most of you)
Here is simple math, because of new assessment system. 15% are NI every year. If you are doing well, you get promoted. In new assessment class,15% is still NI. In essence, for mathematical purposes, we can assume you have 15% chance of getting into... — read more
Lithium producers bullish on long-term demand despite recent price drop
The world's largest lithium producers told a major industry conference this week they remain bullish on long-term demand for the electric vehicle battery metal despite the recent price plunge that has forced layoffs and curtailed expansions. Once... — read more
Reenergize ExxonMobil - May 2021 - Where Are We in June 2024?
https://reenergizexom.com/documents/Investor-Presentation-May-2021-v2.pdf https://reenergizexom.com/materials
Biggest one year drop
I went from Outstanding to NSI in one year. Told a VP the truth about their pet project and they didn’t like it.
Exodus 2.0
Join me! And everyone else it seems. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/great-resignation-2-0-simmering-230100320.html
Fulcrum LNG and Guyana
Nothing to see here folks. Move along. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/guyana-selects-former-exxon-execs-firm-engage-with-exxon-gas-project-2024-06-26/
Are we the next Boeing?
When the accountants take over bad things happen. Are we there already? https://futurism.com/the-byte/elon-musk-blasts-boeing-ceo-starliner
What happens when the majors buy all the companies like Pioneer?
I feel like some of the small companies like Pioneer and Hess were keeping the big companies from going 100% evil. The more of them that fall the more I fear DW and the other executives will have a hold my beer and watch what I do to the HC10... — read more
Taking the PIL
I actually feel lucky to be leaving other the extra pay. Sayonara su-kers!
2020 Layoff Stories and Experience
In an attempt to create a bit of transparency and expose the company and HR, it would be kind of those souls who affected by 2020 layoffs and PIPs starting 2020 their experience and how were they treated by company and colleagues unaffected during... — read more
Should I leave after 6 years?
Engineer here, 42. Been with XOM for six years. I don’t see a bright future with this mgmt, I agree with many colleagues that they have a fundamental lack of understanding what engineering is. Outsourcing is on the rise. I see that ageism is a real... — read more
Permian engineering moving to GP then to India
The days of completing engineering in Midland are coming to an end. First GP will take over management of the engineering role from the BU. Next the engineering will be managed out of Houston with support from India. Finally the engineering will be... — read more
Permian jobs moving to Houston then to BTC
Management is planning to move as many jobs as possible from Midland to Houston. Once they prove they can do the jobs outside of Midland the next step will be to move the jobs to India. Local Midland management is pushing back but it is just a matter... — read more
2025 Raises
Anyone know when raised for 2025 will be determined? I am wondering what to expect in terms of if it will be a good program or meager crumbs offered.
Bye bye HC10
LinkedIn post: “ Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to visit our newest Technology Center in Dayawan, China. Our team will be moving into the building in a few weeks and our first pilot unit is scheduled for startup later this year. ... — read more
Holding the bottom for Ranking
Has any other sites promoted near RE hourly to salary position. Then told them they will stay at the bottom for Ranking until they choose or forced to retire.
Chevron Poaching
Chevron's new plant in south east texas has been poaching a lot of people from Beaumont Exxons. It's insulting the raise they are offering. No bonus. I'm thinking of leaving. Atleast they treat their employees with respect
HR - Whistleblower Needed
While the new assessment process that began in 2020 had the desired effect of asking managers to have tough conversations with some employees about their poor work performance in the first couple cycles, we are now 5yrs into the process. Upper... — read more
One day you wake up and realize you stayed too long
A lot of comments lately about late career people being unhappy. It is pretty much inevitable if you stay too long. A couple of things happen. Your ranking drops. With low ranking you receive no raise or very small raise at best. In high inflation... — read more
The Pension isn’t as great as you think it is
Look at what other employers offer in compensation beyond salary and do the math. You will quickly discover that in reality the pension isn’t that great compared to what you can get outside of the company.
Engineering Headcount reductions
Pretty clear there will continue to be reductions in headcount and fewer opportunities for advancement even for HiPos. As headcount shrinks in HC10 countries there will be less need for management in HC10 countries. The few spots that will remain can... — read more
Global projects is sc--wed
If you're in global projects you might as well start to look elsewhere. Almost every aspect of the department scope can be completed in India for half the cost. Bummer
Assessment groups with an alternate distribution
Which assessment groups are allowed to rank their people higher and put fewer in the bottom categories?
Any examples of non executives who are happy when they retire?
I can’t think of a single non executive employee I have met that is happy when they are in late career stage. Every single one felt mistreated by the. Implant in their final years. Have you ever met someone who was late career and not unhappy with... — read more
Hybrid and Remote Jobs
Does exxon ever offer any Remote or hybrid jobs? I was looking at the website and there are barley any jobs on the site. Are they having a freeze?
ExxonMobil Benefits
I was checking externally posted jobs and the job description had the following listed as a benefit. "An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits... — read more
Any HC10 roles that won’t be moved to India?
Are there any HC10 roles that won’t be moved to India? People were saying to work in operations but even field offices are now overrun with expats from India.
Testing outside direct hires for Execs and NO future for HIPOS
For years there has been internal pushback against bringing in executives from outside. There was a feeling that executives needed to be developed internally by the company. With the push to eliminate HC10 employees this line of thinking has been... — read more
Worst Justification for Ranking 2024 edition
What is the worst justification you have been given for your lower than expected ranking?
Share the plan for HC10 staffing
Anyone know who has access to the plan for HC10 staffing? I’d like to know projected headcount by country for the next 20 years. Who in the company would have access to this data?
CL 28 and 29 salary range
Anyone have the salary range for CL 28 and 29?
Ranking results timing
Hearing some are already being told their ranking outcome. What is the timing this year for it to be shared?
Resigning while on expat assignment
If one resigns while on an expat assignment does the company still live you back to the USA? Are you responsible to repay the company for anything?
Job tariff
Should there be a US tariff on outsourced engineering work?
Global projects and product solutions CL and Salary curves
Can someone just let us little people know what the salary ranges are for each CL level for engineers in the US in global projects and product solutions (manufacturing) .. if they differ