Lots of EMS, fire and law enforcement on site.

Vicki made a huge bet on DAC. To me, the business case was always shaky even if it works PERFECTLY. I’m told it is over schedule and over budget, and we just got rid of OxyChem, which could have been a critical resource. What if it doesn’t work? ... — read more 

Any guesses?

Is it possible to hire actual competent HR people?

Heard someone say that but I haven't heard anything

Why do we still publish internal job postings if managers can still easily block someone and prevent them from being considered for the role? And more often than not, the roles are prefilled with an internal candidate but posted anyway. There’s... — read more 

VH had the good judgement to stay away from this Venezuelan investment opportunity. This country is riskier than Libya and Iraq.

RJ reign begins.

What are everyone’s guesses as to what happens within Oxy for 2026?

Tankless facilities are expensive and they don't work, oxyrock just came up with a facility design that's half the price and still uses tanks like normal and is about same emissions as tanked.

Today is his last day at BH, if it wasn’t for him Oxy would have been bought a long time ago.

I imagine many others are too. Around me, it’s mostly middle-aged folks like me, with mortgages, families, and bills that never stop growing. I’ve been looking for another job, which has only added to my anxiety. My wife’s position is also uncertain... — read more 

Only counted two on Linkedin announcing the news... I'm guessing not enough old guys leaving to stop the second phase... involuntary layoffs.

This is a master thread about Occidental Petroleum layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Could this be richard Jackson's doing as Vicki will probably retire so gotta shake up the org

Rumors have it that very few people took the VSP. Do anyone knows if there might be layoffs coming in early 2026 with the low oil price environment? What are you hearing from your end?

From her start in 2016 to mid 2025, Oxy’s value dropped from around ~$54 billion to around ~$40 billion.

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) -2.5% in Monday's trading as J.P. Morgan downgraded shares to Underweight from Neutral with a $44 price target, cut from $51, citing relative valuation and the company's above-average balance sheet leverage given a cautious... — read more 

Why didn’t VH have Q&A at her townhall. Seems like something is brewing. Surely she knew people would ask about the VSP and layoffs.

Literally he just talked about is life and growing up for a quarterly meeting, seems like she's trying to pass on the crown to him

It seems there might not be any layoffs from the general pool of people with the exception of those that took the VSP. VH didn’t address it and it seems the company is well position for the future. What’s your take on the townhall? Have you heard any... — read more 

Just wondering if those who are declining the VSP they are eligible for have a concern about being laid off involuntarily with less benefits.

Took the VSP and now going to the next phase in my life. Oxy has been really good to work for and I appreciate being able to leave on my own terms with the help of the VSP. I wish all those that are taking the VSP well on this new journey in life... — read more 

Are visas being renewed for foreign workers on temporary assignment in the US?

Karma troll, why are you sad? Karma troll, oxy isn’t that bad. The grudge you carry is a burden. For that your wife and kids are certain. Move on with your life and let it go. You will be happier that’s for sho.

Overheard in the hallway that managers are being forced to rank their teams across all the ratings, even the lower ratings. Has anyone heard this ??

When are they happening, best guesses?

There is no doubt that VH and her leadership team are doing a terrific job at Oxy. She is focused on her goal of making Oxy a great company. Her almost one decade of experience as the CEO has made Oxy a well respected and recognized name in the oil... — read more 

Piper guy yes we are hereby naming you tragedy king! But did you saw the great financial results not trying to rub it in. Wishing you and your family the same negativity multiplied 100000 times.

I wouldn’t be eligible but my boss would be, and I’d love for him to move on. But I’m guessing there’s no way - OxyChem will probably be hiring more if anything.

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is preparing for its Q3 earnings report, expected to show a 52% decline in earnings year-over-year. Recent developments, including a 10% drop in stock value and mixed analyst opinions, are reshaping the company's investment... — read more 

A few weeks ago thee question of layoffs was posed. The response was VH promised no Layoffs and we are lean and mean… The street and influential groups think Oxy is stale and requires a rebrand both within its teams and its assets. A definition of... — read more