I don’t want to debate on the subject of whether EM is still a good place to work or not, I have my opinion on that but I’m not going to share it this time. One thing is a fact though. EM will reduce the employee headcount in the next year or sow... — read more 

It's no longer a question of if but when you'll be hit with either a PIP or a layoff. Knowing this, you have no excuse to be unprepared when it happens. Even if you think you're too busy, there's always enough time to update your CV and look at... — read more 

I know I would, without giving it a second thought. The people that I communicate with during work have pretty much the same attitude towards that question. Would it really be that many people volunteering if such a package would be offered. Do any... — read more 

Nobody can convince me otherwise. Enjoy your freedom!

I've realized that middle management will often withhold promotions from junior employees over stupid things that have nothing to do with work, like differences in opinion on whatever irrelevant subject. Even if your direct supervisor believes you... — read more 

How many of you still plan to be at EM a year from now? I've never seen so many people dissatisfied with their jobs as I have in the past several years. Every other person I talk to seems to be on the hunt for something else. I'm wondering just how... — read more 

How many of you have been labeled as bad performers without any previous warning and no good reason? Looks like the number of bad performers is rising drastically, especially in the last year or so. Either we have all collectively decided to not do... — read more 

I heard some folks have already started getting their increments. Let’s build a database of what is the increment based on CL and ranking. I’ll start. CL24 - Excellent - ~9%

I understand that the basic decisions about PIPs are not made in the lower management tiers, but just how much influence does a lower manager have regarding the process of PIP. Does the lower manager suggest names and the upper tier confirms it, or... — read more 

I hear so many people say they can't wait to see EM fail. Really? How will that help you? What do you hope to gain out of it? All that would happen in that scenario is you losing your job. How is that a good thing? Do you think there're enough O&G... — read more 

My job would be so much easier if I wasn't constantly expected to do unnecessary tasks that are not even a part of my job. Only, if I try to focus on my own work and ignore the extra tasks that shouldn't be my to do anyhow, I'm labeled a problem or a... — read more 

Let's speak realistically. Most of us,if not all, are not satisfied with the fact that raises are so rare, and when we get them they are far below what we expected or what we deserve. I got a raise at the beginning of last year but it was barely... — read more 

I'd like to know if it's people in management in America who decide who gets cut or is it our management here in Singapore? I'll bet you it's Americans and you know why? Anyone who works here would know much more about who to cut and who to leave... — read more 

As frustrated as I was with my current job I applied at a few oil companies and It looks like the search has paid off. It is a similar position as my current one and the pay is just slightly better. From what I hear the work conditions and the... — read more 

Honestly, the many cuts, lack of proper pay raises and promotions and the change in management quality (I don't want to do both my and the job of my direct superior) have all but ki---d my motivation. It's a chore to do anything these days. I feel... — read more 

Let’s be honest here for a second. The pay at ExxonMobil is becoming more and more average for what companies pay in this sector, except maybe for people in higher management positions and leadership roles. You can ask anyone working at other oil... — read more 

And they depend on your boss. With good boss, knowledge is most important and if you know what you're doing you're safe from anything. Plenty people love working at EM for a good reason. With bad boss, no matter how well you do your job you're not... — read more 

Shell in Singapore is winning us in the sustainability space. We only have CCS in concept stage but they already have a plant and a target to work towards. Where’s GC in this? How come we are always slower than the competition

I have made my decision to leave EM after 12 years. It wasn’t an easy decision to make, nor was it something decided overnight. I just decided I don’t want to face everyday age discrimination, micromanagement, being told I’m not doing my job well... — read more 

Looks to me something like that can happen again. Whether we like it or not, constant reductions is the path that the company is taking. Are they going to stick with stealth, everyday reductions that we are seeing right now,and count on achieving... — read more 

Guys, heard and confirmed that new hires are paid 30% more than our current salary. be smart and use new dec package to nego pay outside.

I don’t think that by now anyone can argue that the “gods” in Texas has decided to gradually scale down the footprint in SIngapore, in search of a cheaper workforce. In what way and in what dynamics that's going to be done? Your guess is as good as... — read more 

Where are you all applying?

My colleague was put on PIP. I told him to leave but no. He will beat it, he said. No, he did not beat it. Now he is unemployed and willing to do any job that will take him. Why lah? He had many options when still employed. Now he's a beggar. Think... — read more 

This is the ranking system at its finest and It makes me sick. After a new employee is hired ( generally a younger person) the managers that handing him out smaller portions of work then the rest of us and start praising his work like he or she saved... — read more 

I'm not sure about the United States or other locations, but EM still offers one of the better jobs here with good pay and good benefits. Is it as good as it once was? No. Is it as bad as some are determined to make it seem? Also no. Layoffs are a... — read more 

I'm sure many others are facing the same thing at work. Two of the people in my group have been laid off and one left for a job at another company. My manager doesn't seem to care that we are short on staff and is directing the workload of four... — read more 

That's about the only positive thing I can think of when it comes to EM right now. If you can think of more, please let me know.

Not that I believe the people posting on forums and on social media that the grass is greener on the other side. A lot of them are just trying to stir the p-t, and let’s face it, it's hard to admit that the new job is not what you hoped for. A few of... — read more 

Has anything new come out about the next major round of layoffs? Or are we still at the "we know it's coming, we just have no idea when and how many" stage?

Ever feel like somebody is intentionally sabotaging the company? How else would you explain having junior process designers working on - and royally messing up - most important projects? I'm not sure who in their right mind would think that's a good... — read more 

From what I have seen the people that were put on PIP mostly didn’t see it coming and it happened rather fast. Given that more or less all of us are in danger of being put on PIP,especially the long-timers, I was wondering If anyone saw any early... — read more 

I quit my job at XOM about six months ago. Since then I have landed a job at a competing company. I don’t mean to preach to anyone but I feel that I have a more realistic view now, watching how things unfold from a “safe distance”,after many years of... — read more 

I don't see a future with a company that relies on cutting employees as a solution for everything. Any drop in numbers and they cut people. Anything. We've become too expensive for them. These days, there're plenty of cheaper countries out there... — read more 

I think lying to the employees has become the basis of the management- employee relations. As sad as it is, we see more and more of it as each day passes. My boss verbally promised me that I would get a promotion 4 years ago. Now that 4 years have... — read more 

Nobody can tell me that it’s not the plan to shrink the number of employees drastically in the next year or two. We’ve had layoffs, a lot of people left on their own, and yet the unrealistic and artificial PIPs continue, forced ranking is still... — read more 

People quitting are so funny to me. Layoffs are coming! Layoffs have been happening for over a year and they'll continue to happen. That means severance. That means making EM pay for wanting you out. I'd never do them a favor and leave without making... — read more 

We lost so many good people last year and who's still here? Plenty of management figures who are still getting paid ten times more than they deserve while they continue to contribute nothing. They were protected by their pals while those who actually... — read more 

if want to tender then tender on 16 Dec. you get full year aws. if you tender on 14 Dec you lose out half a month of pro-ration (11/12* 3* salary). don't know whether 15 Dec is considered full month or not but think so, cos when I joined 10+ years... — read more