Thread regarding ExxonMobil Corp. layoffs

@da, sarcasm is almost impossible to get across in posts, but I’m a fan! Thanks for the laughs.

@da could you come see me, actually call your mom we can chat in between sessions

This must be a downstream thing. in upstream the motto is still ki-l the messenger. you want to be one step removed from noticing or perceived responsibility to notice.

@ne sorry you feel that way, I recall being a SLS, years ago got many promotions since then

SLS are some of worst people you will meet in this company

@da People think that having a ‘boss’ title makes them immune from pain. If you don’t have the guts to say it in person without fear, then don’t say it in an Internet forum…

Years ago I worked in BMT as an individual contributor in the field a lot. Our DH explained to me how knowledge is power within the LT, and first manager to know about an incident or a start-up or whatever would basically “win” as the most knowledgeable and “plugged in” in front of the LT. He would ask me to text him real time updates of things in the field so he could win their silly power struggle games.

@OP sorry but we don’t have incidents now that we have PSMS, you’re confused

@OP sounds like BMT. SSHE is tough there.

Hmmm. It’s almost as if the reality of the incident somehow depends on the manager’s acknowledgement of its existence. As if the information is being controlled at each level. How convenient for those controlling the information that they will always bring a solution before the problem is acknowledged into existence.

Learn how to play the game. Years ago, I effectively ended my career at BTRF by being an honest broker with information.

I know what incident this is and this is an inappropriate platform to air these matters. Please come see me toward end of shift Tuesday so we can discuss.

I know what you're trying to say and yes, this happened to me a lot when I was there. Especially regarding incidents, etc. I've gotten chewed out for not knowing about something in a 'timely' manner despite my several attempts to tell our 'stakeholders' to notify me about 'X,Y,Z'.. as much as I give them my phone number, send them emails, update notification procedures, contact lists, ect. They still notify who they want, and if you're not the favorite, the hipo, or the person with the right 'history', then you're F'd. A good manager would talk to the notifying party and drill them on who they need to call. A XOM SLS/manager would blame you for 'not advocating enough', 'not being visible', or 'not effectively making your business case'. And yes, this was used against me, even if it was the other people technically not doing their job properly.. Good luck is all I can say.

You need to go for effective communication class. Kudos to you for writing in a layoff forum. Lol!

yes first to kiss that a sset.

Huh?