Way to deliver a giant f*** you to San Ramon employees!
I do not trust ANYTHING that comes out of MW’s mouth at this point. True Chevron leaders like Ken Derr or DJO are a thing of the past.
It’s not for me to judge you. I can only hope that karma finds you and delivers what you deserve for so callously destroying employees’ lives.
Not cool. I gave you some advice to help you out. No one is saying it is easy and no one knows your situation but you. I do know that you are not the only one in history faced with this challenge.
And how DARE YOU act like you are the only one with problems. Trust me when I say I have been BEYOND he-l and back dealing with family issues these past few years.
One thing I learned is that paying experts to help is sometimes the way. Its not easy and not cheap but there are people who can help.
@3vnj, multiple people have been genuinely helpful to you on this thread, even if there were things stated you didn’t want to read or admit are true. No need to start banishing random strangers to the underworld.
It’s clear you’ve already made up your mind that your parents can’t be moved under any circumstances, and therefore you must remain in your current location. Since that’s your reality, find out from your Supv. when your team will be affected by the move, and plan your job search timing accordingly. Like someone else mentioned, use EAP if needed. Best of luck.
Non medical transport of dementia patients you love is not pretty and its very difficult, but it can be done by car . I did Colo. to Texas and it was a hard. days hard driving. You can google the usual checklist for ID's. medications etc. then add minimum two people for shift driving and tending to patient, 0.5 Clonazepam, adult diapers, towels and clean-up, medical restaints, squeeze plastic water bottles to ensure proper hydration.
Honestly, if you have nothing helpful to say, just stay silent. Your comment “Unless the parent is in ER they can be moved to Houston. It is just a matter of money” perfectly illustrates what someone with zero experience with dementia patients would say.
Traveling any distance, but especially going as far as Houston, with a demented, incontinent, combative Alzheimer’s patient is a form of he-l on earth that I don’t wish on anyone … except maybe you because you clearly lack the compassion gene. I don’t often say this, but go to h3!!
@2uqs+1tPVEee0: Thank you for your kindness. I really appreciate it.
@2ocr+1tPVEee0 Good luck with your parents, and yes it is a very difficult situation when we have to be the caregivers for our parents, and also keep a job to support them and your family. There are not enough hours in the day sometimes to do both. Add the stress of watching them go down is tough. Maybe you can work it where you are one of the last to leave, and during that time look for another job. Bottomlime is you are a good child to step up and take care of your parents.
Unless the parent is in ER they can be moved to Houston. It is just a matter of money.
Honestly the company has to do what is best for it. You may have to look elsewhere if you cannot manage your parents health from Houston.
Life has difficult choices. It is not the company's responsibility to provide a work location that is convenient to your parents.
I did not want to move in 2020 but that was the deal. It impacted my life but I did it. If you dont want to then look for another job.
@llv+1tPVEee0: This info is spelled out in the FAQS
My comment about “can’t be moved” is from a precarious, serious health situation with one and dementia with the other. Maybe if you experienced these circumstances you might have some empathy for others who are facing significant caregiving disruptions with a looming move out of state. I don’t think you can quite grasp the stress levels that some of us are under.
I actually like the move. California has become a cesspool and the majority of voters, continue to vote in those who would not care if they turned every city in The Streets of San Francisco. Companies need to continue to exit and unless Californians wake up, it will just keep spiraling into the depths of………
Is it just me or does MW look like the Grinch when he smiles?
WAAA WAAA WAAA - get over it
I moved to Houston in 1980 and lived over in West University from 1982-1992, We really enjoyed the area and I still work in the area, but there is no way I would live inside the loop, or even inside Beltway 8. Houston has gone down the tubes and it is overrated living close to the city with all the crazy stuff that goes on these days. If you are young it might be still worth it, but as an older person now I want nothing to do with it. Believe it or not it was not that bad back in the 80's and 90's, and I felt pretty safe all over. We moved to The Woodlands and it was the best decision we made for our family.
Yup. In 2020 I was told "you will move or you can leave without severance." It su-ked but thats the deal. This is a business after all and I make a good salary. They give a generous relocation package so you come out ahead on it. If you can get another job near San Ramon its a free market.
@1opw, caring for aging parents is a challenge thousands of employees the world over have to manage. Not trying to be crass, but CVX does not look at it as their responsibility to provide employment near peoples’ families.
The email said no immediate impacts for most San Ramon based staff and process to be completed over next 5 years. That gives most people adequate time to plan changes for their family. Some resources to help with the transition will most definitely be provided. Take advantage of EAP if you’re struggling with the amount of change and how to start planning.
Best of luck, and I’m sending this as someone who has moved my family multiple times for CVX and who has had to manage care for aging parents from afar.
Unless you work directly with executives (like aviation), your job may or may not move to Houston. Most SR employees can relax as their jobs will not move any time soon. Once the HESS deal closes, there will be severance for those requested to move, just like in the past, if that is needed.
Cant be moved out of state? More like; i dont want to spend money as moving them out of state may imply loosing some benefits…..your choice!
Entitled?? This move is turning lives upside down. What happened to the promise from two years ago that those who chose to remain in SR could do so?
Does any of you even grasp the impact to employees who are caregivers to elderly parents who cannot be moved, especially not out of state?
This latest communication perfectly illustrates what is wrong with our leadership: ZERO concern for employee well being. So much for giving a damn about CES results!
Need to layoff some of the folks in HOU, why on earth would you complain about relocation? Entitled people ! This is a bonafide way of doing layoffs which more will come later. And if oil
Prices drop (depending on US president) be prepared (especially those in upstream ….)
At least you’re not getting the John Deere treatment. We are going to relocate your job from the U.S. to Mexico. Oh, you don’t live and work in Mexico? Good luck.
Lets all be realistic. The HQ relocation to Texas is about 15yrs past due.
Corporate Aviation (Oakland) relocation to Houston area airport before the end of the year. Department colleagues will be given their relocation packages in approximately 2 weeks and have approximately 2 weeks to decide regarding acceptance of offer with expected 16-month retention bonus. Specifics TBD but aviation is on the move soon.
No severance package for those who are offered a job in Houston and refuse to relocate. Refusing a bonafide job offer is tantamount to quitting or resigning. You will get no severance pay.
Well to be fair this move has been in the works for the past 15 years at least. Shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone in SR at this point.
Well there will be a layoff this year. EOI.
AT&T San Ramon went through this exact same scenario. Many of the CA employees are no longer with the company. Received a decent severance but max 6 months. If you were at the company 20 years, 6 months, if you were at the company 13 years, 6 months sev. If you were at the company 10 years, 5 months, etc.
Has this been said as true? All I heard was that office moving totally within 5 years, but I haven't heard what communication if any was given to San Ramon employees as to their choices
When it comes to Chevron executives, you can tell they’re lying if their lips are moving.
Why would get severance if they'll pay to relocate you AND you keep your job. Not all companies do that. You're entitled.
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