Disappointed that financial challenges have caused an almost complete loss of character, values, and integrity in some folks. Unfortunately, the current financial situation has REVEALED folk's character, rather than building it. Bullying... — read more 

To ease the pain of y'all oxy folks one more favor.

I've seen activity drop enormously here. I think everyone knows it's just a waiting game now.

I still hear such mixed messages about exactly what the COC protects. What ends in August and what is covered for the 3 years? Thanks for the clarification.

Enjoy this day we are given.

Did you get lost using your broken moral compass?

What a joke.

Almost time for your walk out the front door VH with your boxes. Can you pose for a picture outside Greenway, when you go.

How protected is the VSP for those who volunteered? My exit day has already been pushed back twice. The notification said August 31st was the latest your exit day could be but I don’t know how ironclad that is. If OXY goes bankrupt between now and... — read more 

They are removing posts, left and right. The HR is in full control of this forum.

Rumor is not everyone got a pay cut. Is this true?

I agree there are a lot of people that don't like working at Oxy. But you really need to watch out what you wish for. Our salaries are reduced, but we still have health insurance and other benefits, and this virus is doing so much harm to the economy... — read more 

Can we just do layoffs already oxy employees just want out of this circus.

Anyone know of partial unemployment laws in TX or CO? If OXY is wanting to reduce our pay, is there a chance of being eligible for partial unemployment? I do know some states you can qualify. Might be worth looking into.

I’m sure you’re out on West Bay this morning VH, maybe Chocolate Bayou, tomorrow. We waited all week for an email from you but you’re too busy rigging your tackle to care about us poors. I guess it’s better to run and hide than communicate. — read more 

I was told that a few members and myself are going to be put on new assignments working in the field. I'm a data person who has no knowledge or qualifications to work out in the field.

I am really, really tired of Oxy and I want to leave, but I'm too chickenshit to just quit. Especially now, when the entire industry is laying people off. I guess I can always hope to be in the next group of laid-off people and have that decision... — read more 

I was a firefighter/paramedic with nursing training before Oxy, i am getting some calls right now. I am so outa here but should I wait for a layoff or just leave? Even just getting my vaca and a month severance would be nice vs just quiting.

Any COC folk get a surprise deposit in their bank account yesterday? This cash cow keeps giving.

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1252749752438943745

When does everyone think layoffs will start?

It was a big gamble and not many things were going smoothly, but had oil been stable through 2020, I think we would have been alright. I saw teams of people really pull together and step up to the challenge. Oxy still has a lot of good talent, but... — read more 

Is D.C. office gonna do something useful and save the XFL?

Is it just me, or did a lot of the questions answered in the latest FAQ email make things sound even bleaker than expected? Also, LOXY COC compared to LAPC’s is terrible.

How many months of expenses do you believe you should have saved in the event of a layoff. I hear 3-6 months...is that enough???

Can somebody please explain here what does it mean when the oil price is in the negative, because googling it is just making me more confused. Is this for future contracts? For now? Are some companies actually paying to have their oil moved? What the... — read more 

Imagine we start back to office on May 1st. Exposed to the virus the same day. A week later, we get laid off and lose insurance . Two weeks later, our symptoms show up and we are dying with no income and no insurance. Man up. Lay off first and... — read more 

I've heard coworkers say that VH couldn't have predicted the current environment and situation, but quite frankly that's making excuses for someone who didn't do her job. Her job is to lead our company regardless of the environment, and she has... — read more 

Anyone talk about it in team meetings or hear something about where the cuts are coming from?

RIP

Whew! That’s a load off my mind. I didn’t think I would sell it in this crazy market. Only came down $15,000 off asking. Taking my LAPC severance and moving the wife and I out of our big ole house to a modest apartment to ride out this mess. I... — read more 

WTI now trading under $5/barrel, down 70% from last Friday ….

Squeeze out every last penny.

Interesting note... the last time oil was this cheap (~11.00) in December 1998, Oxy was valued about $8.00 at the same time... Think history will repeat itself?? Only -$4.00 to go!

Best thing to do now is all domestic operators shut it in and keep it in the ground. We will all lose more money if we keep producing at the prices we see now. Use the surplus.

IS IT STILL TO LATE TO GET ONE OF THOSE NIFTY SAVE MY JOB LETTERS FROM GR ABOUT SAVING XFL INSTEAD OF OXY?!?!?!??!??????

Just curious what you guys think... Upstream Midstream Downstream and refining Thanks

Start naming better CEO appointees to get Oxy out of this fluster cuck. It’s the best way to get Oxy to recover in shareholder price.

Will all go down at the next BOD meeting. Have heard this from a most credible source.

1) Bringing in the Apache mafia and then believing their loudmouthed BS 2) Taking $200+MM out of the Permian EOR budget for several years, all to drill Permian Resources wells, a stupid investment decision (All the while touting Oxy’s vast... — read more