Was this lay-off really really necessary? Seems like so many heads per RMT had to go, heard shooting for several hundred in Resources but doesn’t seem to have occurred.

I understand this situation is not exactly ideal, but I don’t think we have had as deep of cuts as people around here are making it out to be. What % of the “combined company” have actually been let go through VSP/Layoffs? Not as many as there ought... — read more 

With the deserved karma for Oxy staff last week, will we see any kind of improvement from the remaining members of the company? With ethics, integrity and doing whats right suddenly become option sin the new organization? Given the ignorance to... — read more 

VH said internatiknal non-US payroll wouldnt be much affectes today they laid off more than15 people in Colombia, our BU is just. A few hundred employees so it wasnt as little as expeced. We ahre down to the bone on head cound for the last couple of... — read more 

“If you cut a lot of employees, you might reduce your costs by $1 or $1.50 per barrel,” Hollub said. Instead of chasing those incremental cost reductions, Hollub put her people to work cutting into the company’s finding and development costs, she... — read more 

Any first hand info? Any news about the final count and who was impacted?

https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/energy/article/Occidental-starting-widespread-layoffs-in-Houston-14959670.php

Have there been any more layoffs today? I haven't heard anything so far...

Oxy is laying off people, imagine that. I declined a job with these guys based solely on their reputation of hard to work for and keeping the hanger on'er butt kissers and laying off or firing the people that actually can do the job!

Today was Houston, Greenway location - January 8th Yesterday was Anadarko / Woodlands location - January 7th

So far from what I have heard 7 laid off from Denver City, TX. Not sure why everyone keeps calling it Denver? Muleshoe had quite a few not sure how many. Anton got hit pretty hard as well as Levelland. Sounds like Hobbs, NM and... — read more 

Morale is at its lowest at this company and everybody knows it. Can people even function at work in this kind of atmosphere? I certainly can’t function normally and, to tell you the truth, I have a hard time focusing on task that i did routinely. The... — read more 

Does anyone know if they are hitting Maverick Basin ? After the email everyone went silent and we are just running around like chickens without heads over here.

4th floor (HR) conference rooms in GW5 are all booked all day Wednesday thru Friday. Hopefully it doesn’t take that long. Waiting s—s. Just get it over with.

I have a PhD in engineering. Have been with Oxy/APC for two years as an entry level engineer (not staff). I think I’m underpaid. Different websites support this. Now that layoffs are here, what do you think a fair salary should be for me in case I... — read more 

It’s full panic mode now with lay-offs in progress while SAP is rolling out. Drama.

Wait we were told Oxy doesn’t lay people off??

Heard bonuses will payout at end of February. Can anyone confirm and know how bonus amount will be determined for legacy APC?

I know Oxy has it's detractors just like many other oil companies and companies in general, but I really do feel like I have a good job and boss at Oxy. I have been around the industry for a while and I have to say this jobs works for me just fine... — read more 

I am really upset with the new PTO. I mean who TF thinks that rolling all medical time into one time is good idea? On top of that such people suggested and executed such s&$&ty policy. On average you have 3 dentist 2-3 medical and about 4-5 sick days... — read more 

What's going to happen with PTO for 2020? We are less than 2 weeks away from the end of the year. Are they going to make an announcement during the holidays? If we get to January with no announcement does that mean legacy Oxy keeps their plan and... — read more 

When will we get reimbursed? Does Oxy reimburse? I tried calling the hotline for reimbursement and nobody could tell me about reimbursement. Reimbursement is being overlooked and I just need to know when I'm getting reimbursed. Did anyone get... — read more 

I never post here but thought it could be great forum to ask. What advice do you guys wanna give to early and middle career engineers at Oxy? Haven’t seen a lot of people leaving or being let go, so is this just beginning? Is it worth waiting... — read more 

Got declined since "quite job due to personal reason". Anybody succeeded for he benefit? Thanks

Reposting the facts about Oxy, its track record and the kind of people they employ and the work environment they have. Of course, the disgraceful Anadarko acquisition can be added to this list. People deserve to know what Oxy is and why they have the... — read more 

Anyone else hearing the rumors about legacy Oxy layoffs this week?

Any word on the new Vacation/PTO/Sick day policy? It is December and we still haven’t heard a peep regarding the combined PTO policy. The way that OXY has handled this acquisition is completely mind blowing. Us legacy Anadarko employees are watching... — read more 

Former APC EVP MI will receive additional $1MM per each Africa transaction: Moz, Algeria, Ghana. One step further from G&A saving

Can’t wait to see the picture of her with a cardboard box of her stuff with the door behind her closing. Massive screwup and the end of this always failing company. Hope Chevron buys us at the fire sale, for a dollar.

I received an email that my VSP was approved last Friday, but now I am hearing that emails were sent "out of order" and that I should have received an offer for a position at WES before the "VSP approved" email. I was on the fence about staying on... — read more 

Is there going to be any reorg or Occidental Petroleum Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?

Is the objective of management to maximize shareholder wealth or destroy it? I’m confused by our executives’ strategy.

Oxy stock rises on news that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway purchased $331 million dollars of shares in the 3rd quarter, making them the 17th largest holder of Oxy stock. Warren might be angling for some BOD influence or something. Good news... — read more 

I sure am holding out some hope that we move to The Woodlands. With the announcement we would move into Anadarko’s Midland office it just seems the door is left open a little more for a move to The Woodlands. The Woodlands Township would love to keep... — read more 

Oxy seeking $700 million for assets in these 2 states. You can smell the desperation in the air. The dividend is on shaky ground, to say the least, and if that gets cut then the stock will really tank. The only sure winner is Warren Buffett, not the... — read more 

IMHO, VH listened to those ex-Apache dolts to put a big focus on Permian UC “assets” The value of those “assets” largely overstated by JB Then Oxy, with VH led down the primrose path by OKB and MPU, chased Anadarko for almost two years... — read more 

Oxy overlords don't seem to care very much about the Rockies assets. Barely made it into 3rd Quarter presentation. Countdown to massive selloff and closure of Denver?

Rumor is if LSU wins, V is canceling all future VSPs. Seems legit.