It didn’t surprise me when a person who hadn’t been here even for a month gave notice. Something like that used to be unimaginable but now I already know a few people who in a very short time realized how much of a mistake they made by coming here... — read more 

We will get through these hard times together. Do the extra, like if my boss is hungry, I make her a sandwich and a salad. I check the hallways for tardy people. I mentor people and they all move on to do better things. I gladly demoted myself for... — read more 

I’m thinking of coming back into the office a couple of days of week. Maybe 10-3pm. It’s been a while. What have I missed? Anything changed in the factory?

What do you think?

Will there ever be another kickball tournament at the tower? I really enjoyed participating in the event. From the morning embarrassing chant on a segway to the HR head clown further humiliating himself. It was certainly great sight to see... — read more 

I knew this even before but now I've definitely become sure that this company does not want employees who are engaged and who actually care about their work and doing it to the best of their ability. I've decided not to care more. Even when I... — read more 

Surely after all of the layoffs, benefit cuts and retirement, then 3 senior engineers quitting back to back at Holmes Road earlier this year and the complete failure that management team has been they were able to replace those 50+ years of... — read more 

HR just got rid of 8 -30 plus year employees in Little Rock. Age discrimination is really hitting fiberglass systems.

Has anyone seen any of these web / podcasts? Just seen the one about the Mono and Moynihan products, it explains why our competitors have become so strong! Talk about living in a bubble

Any updates?

Any of you Manchester guys looking for a new role with a company who appreciates its employees and pays well too? Check out Indeed, Watson Marlow looking for sales engineer, up to 50K per year plus 25% annual bonus. Given the comments on here must be... — read more 

Who else feels like this company is dying a slow, miserable death? They’ve cut every business unit so deep, our operation teams can’t even run efficiently. This group of management is so dull and runs around with a bored approach towards everything... — read more 

Some work hard, others work the bare minimum. It might not even be such a problem if those who work hard were finely appreciated, because if it weren’t for such people the company would collapse under the combined weight of all its slackers. But... — read more 

Staff are being transferred to other locations, not sure of timescale

The mixer business is being sold off at long last and split from the pump business. Good luck with selling as your competitors are not stupid and will not be rushing to buy. Joining pumps and mixers was a disaster and should never have happened, it’s... — read more 

Supposedly, there are major layoffs going on today at NOV Middle East. What are the chances we're next?

Does this mean an end to NOV involvement in Manchester

I've started looking a while ago and I've already lined up some interviews. I wonder, how many are doing the same?

I am hearing that any business unit that is making less than 15% ebitda. Could possible be sold off or shut down. Anyone 3lse hearing this

Rats desrting the sinking ship????

Curious to know, how many NOV groups have cut salaries, benefits, bonuses, and retirement fund matching? We've lost lots here, and many employees are actively looking to leave the company..

NOV mgmt. Keeps playing deaf on raises not given to employees. One more guy left this morning and a couple more in line. Keep up the good work

Why is it so hard to make any progress at NOV, no matter how hard a person tries? Or better yet, is it vain to expect progress in this company? I know many people who have spent their time here, and whose skill, knowledge, engagement in other... — read more 

Why do new managers always come in gung ho and try to change everything over night. Full of nothing but threats and empty promises, like they havent heard them before. How about proving yourself and gaining the respect of your guys first. Instead... — read more 

There are a lot of guys testing positive at work from COVID. Everyday there’s more and more guys dropping out. We’re told not to work close to anyone but that’s about it. They list us as essential workers and expect us to work everyday but do nothing... — read more 

Words of wisdom! Do not tell anybody you might be sick. If you think you may be, especially the stupid virus, dont say cr-p. Get your test, keep quiet until you get a confirmed positive. This company will make you take off, make you use all your... — read more 

Why is it so hard for people to get out of here even when they get a solid new offer? I have a colleague who was looking for a new job and eventually got a great offer, but he is still here. Then he got another offer which was also very good, but... — read more 

NOV posted it’s employee pulse survey results last month; 4.2 out of 5 star place to work!

Its been 7 years, when is a raise gonna feed my family. Damit, I m close to quit , work. My family tell me to go.

HR treating employees like kids with jelly beans contest when they well know what employees need is raises they havent had for several years now. Stop your b.s.

People arent even worried about layoffs anymore. They are so tired of the management, lack of pay, hours, micromanagement, rules, etc… Techs are quitting especially since the new manager took over and its only gonna get worse! Good luck Bammel... — read more 

Does anyone think with the new policy implemented today that NOV is heading in the direction of requiring everyone to be vaccinated?

I guess the place is still going backwards. Otherwise good people wouldn’t be leaving at the rate they are.

Do we still have a marketing team here? If you go to any of the conferences where NOV has a booth, there is really no representation from Tuboscope. With the exception of the occasional few that post on social media, there’s no advertising or... — read more 

does it again with another quarterly loss. At what point do we shareholders/employees keep letting him get away with this? Until we no longer have a company? Anybody else would be gone by now. Someone should fire this guy along with his minions. — read more 

I hear the next round of layoffs involves unvaccinated. Why else they want proof that you have? They can seek proof, but really they cant identify you on the floor.

Was 2014 the last time we reported a profit?

It has been 4/5 years without raises at 529. How about at your guys facility?