Anyone know which departments were hit, any office people, etc. Heard between 20 to over 50... any info?

Any new info on 2800?

Skeleton crews will be kept to keep facility going until work rolls in but that's unlikely to happen given the market. Good luck to all!

So far today they have let 9 people go

Looks like the same troll from the Baker Hughes layoff forum has hit our NOV layoff forum. Its been camping here on our forum for the last several days. Same BS comments about curry, HN1 and indians. Probably lost its job to an Indian. It must have... — read more 

You are all trolls. Bye.

NOV will now import workers on a work visa due to the ever increasing cost of labor. Taxes are cheaper and the wage can be brought down to minimum. Measures have to be taken in order to ensure our company stays competitive. Good luck to you all in... — read more 

Right now. We see office people carrying things out.

Are there even jobs available at this time?

Chris Johnson laying more people off this Friday

I packed my stuff already. I work in the shop. My relative works in 743. He/she told me the conversation he/she heard....

What is the likelihood of National Oilwell Varco layoffs in Houston in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.

85 NOV employees to be laid off at Lockwood Dr on Nov 26 Links to Texas Workforce Commission Warn Report can be found here: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/files/news/warn-act-listings-2015.xlsx

Just thinking how thanksgiving gonna be sad for most people. Half income is better than none.

Given everything that has been said so far, it is obvious that discrediting attacks, whatever their motive, generally take place under heavy disguise. First, the attacker must portray his attack as an attempt to support the order of values of society... — read more 

Mi no mas trabajo por que NOV no mas dinero. Ay caramba!

Do it right

When I first found this site it was cool and very informative and was glad to see some people sticking together but now its just ridiculous

They plan to visit NOV

NOV Grant Prideco (Navasota,TX) Is said to have 40hours minimum pace until the end of the year, a lot of people especially from maintenance quit, and found higher more reliable jobs. Our Log looks to be very busy coming 2016. Good luck to the rest of... — read more 

Are they shutting down The Eldridge facility end of this month? I heard some senior people saying there is no money to run the facility. The amenities have already been terminated. Can anyone confirm the news?

Whatever it is please shut that crap down and burn it to the ground

Everytime my boss is coming to my cubicle I far it up before he gets there. I know he smells it, but I just don't care.

So far I've seen mostly Texas posts on here but, I heard HR was in Lafayette today head hunting and I know for sure tomorrow. We're on our third round now and don't know how much more we can cut. Good luck fellow employees.

I came to this site hoping to find answers to my questions regarding Nov's current situation and the future of my career here with the company. However I regret to inform you that I was sadly mistaken and feel a great deal less intelligent after... — read more 

Is this possible for other divisions!!?? They posted a job on the website that match my previous role 100.

Donde esta bano

He had three boxes, he jumped in his car and hauled ass

I can't wait until someone hacks this site. Then they release all the people associated with each phone number. Just like Ashley madison. One day ye will fall. I am waiting with my popcorn ready.

Whites smoking weed: hippies, blacks smoking weed: thugs, whites on welfare: poor, blacks on welfare: lazy, girls gone wild: good ole college days, black woman twerking: whore, whites can't find a job: bad economy, blacks can't find a job: dependent... — read more 

I just heard it's closing. Is this true?

Mass strike is expected to take place later this week at the 2800 Frazier location in Conroe. Amidst the multiple rumors of layoffs, several weldshop employees are threatening to halt production sometime Friday morning until demands for a better... — read more 

I called Corporate Human Resources for the group that I work for. I know my rights as an employee here at this company. I was told the rumors are not true. I was also given information about the Easter Bunny. He works here.