Topics regarding layoffs at National Oilwell Varco Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at National Oilwell Varco Inc.

Expect the worst

I came into work today and we got rushed into a meeting. The main point of the meeting, layoffs are coming and "expect the worst". Management said they didn't know names or numbers but they wanted everyone to bring their personal stuff home today, so... — read more 

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| 760 views | | 8 replies (last October 30, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+Ed0XcBu

Expect the worst

I came into work today and we got rushed into a meeting. The main point of the meeting, layoffs are coming and "expect the worst". Management said they didn't know names or numbers but they wanted everyone to bring their personal stuff home today, so... — read more 

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| 493 views | | 4 replies (last October 30, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+Ed4WeNS

NOV Edmonton Layoffs, Site Closures and other Rumours.

NOV Edmonton is rumoured to be laying off 40% of its remaining employees from its Edmonton locations on either Monday Nov. 2nd or Monday Nov. 9th. This includes the 75th Street leased warehouse being relocated/combined with what is now the QC... — read more 

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| 1160 views | | 7 replies (last November 1, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EdYJRFP

This shows how managers think.

Whatever!!!! http://fuelfix.com/blog/2015/10/27/energy-execs-say-industry-still-recruiting-to-keep-up-with-talent-lost-in-layoffs/#36284101=0

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| 561 views | | 1 reply (October 30, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EdEbNi0

Run 4 yo' life

Can a manager or supervisor save certain people from being laid off? Or does corporate really make the decisions? What if your supervisor is hooking up with one of your co- workers? It's sad really because said coworker is a really crappy employee... — read more 

Info I overheard about site closures.

I overheard some higher managers saying Nov is trying to clean up and is trying to do that by the year. They said any location that Nov is leasing a building will be shut down. Employees will be let go or transfered. Just like I mentioned in the past... — read more 

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| 1060 views | | 25 replies (last October 30, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+Ecd9gv7

Rumor floating around Parkwood

The latest rumor is GE has made and offer, currently on Willisms desk and in front of the board. It's about the only player that is big enough and has the cash to acquire without getting rid of huge segments. Intelligent thought please.

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| 830 views | | 20 replies (last October 29, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+Ec6iwn6

NOV FM529

I heard that if your not getting laid off you can see vacation time for next year on the punch clock. Any confirmations on this??

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| 570 views | | 3 replies (last October 29, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EbkL9cW

A lot of stupid questions

You NOV crackheads sure ask a lot of stupid questions on this site. I'm glad we are not buying NOV

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| 480 views | | 4 replies (last October 29, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EbSkPO9

NOV to snap up bargains

Hmmm... Mr. Clay Williams says NOV is positioning itself to make acquisitions. Where is the money coming from for NOV to be able to purchase flailing companies? From laying off its workers? Oh the almighty dollar!

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| 520 views | | 1 reply (October 28, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EbZkDBS

Smokers who smoke all day smell like a barbecue pit

Why do you smokers go out and smoke 20 times a day and take 20 minutes to smoke. You come back in smelling like you were right in the middle of a forest fire. Just smoke during your lunch break, the entire time. Good enough.

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| 550 views | | 8 replies (last October 29, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EbexwvW

Biggest scam in nov history - RCX

of promises broken with the customers -100000 of millions of dollars gone to outside consultants and 3rd party engineering babysitting nov over the years - 100000000 of layoffs today's from the group -0 of times upper management is fooled to believe... — read more 

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| 900 views | | 3 replies (last October 28, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+EaoxP9b

We miss Pete Miller

I don't care what anyone says. Pete Miller you are truly missed. NOV will never be what it once was. NOV has gone downhill fast.

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| 590 views | | 5 replies (last October 24, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+E66v8wQ

HRC facility?

Will their be more layoff, the beginning of next year?

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| 600 views | | 6 replies (last October 26, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+E6oakwp

Rolligon

Anybody hear if there will be more layoffs for NOV Rolligon???

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| 850 views | | 1 reply (October 23, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+E5Vg9ku

severance

if you are laid off and recieve a "release agreement " dont count on getting the amount offered,the agreement reads, "I have been promised severance pay in the amount of $ bla bla bla, LESS APPLICABLE WITHHOLDINGS ", which is fine based on normal... — read more 

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| 1770 views | | 5 replies (last October 23, 2015)
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