Thread regarding ExxonMobil Corp. layoffs

Administrative Jobs going away?

Is Exxon moving all admins into a pooled model? Our team’s assistant was recently moved into the pool, and we’re struggling to see the value. After speaking with the admin supervisor, it became clear they aren’t able to directly support our team or guide our assistant in a meaningful way.

As a result, our assistant has even asked about moving to another group since she feels unable to provide us the level of support we need. Instead of being able to rely on her, we’re now asked to submit tickets — and even simple tasks often get routed back to us, creating extra work.

This change has increased overhead for engineers and reduced the efficiency we had with dedicated admin support. I’d like to raise this concern so we can find a better balance.


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Post ID: @OP+1k3q0n2yt

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Welcome to the sh-tshow!

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Post ID: @14a+1k3q0n2yt

Clearly you have never had great support or your time would be spent in other areas. Leaders know how to develop everyone. You haven’t been developed yet.

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Post ID: @rk+1k3q0n2yt

@ definitely not true. There are plenty of good admins in controllers and law and finance. They are all exceptional.

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Post ID: @rj+1k3q0n2yt

@ey+1k3q0n2yt

LAW, Finane, Controllers... etc. have been shared services for years. I am surprised that we still have dedicated Admins for anyone below V.P. level.

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Post ID: @my+1k3q0n2yt

Mgmt is so stupid they can't even schedule a trip to the bathroom

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Post ID: @m0+1k3q0n2yt

I haven’t had an admin since 2019. Guess what- it’s not hard to schedule your own trips, do your own expense reports and book rooms.

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Post ID: @ey+1k3q0n2yt

EMRE started using this model in 2020. It lacks in efficiency, production, ownership and building a team.

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Post ID: @er+1k3q0n2yt

I use to work there and it was great. I had to learn everything new when I joined my new team. They do treat us like we are apart of the team in upstream which I didn’t feel before.

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Post ID: @ef+1k3q0n2yt

I am an admin that works in the model. This is true, we can’t help the team. They have to submit tickets to get assistance. It’s embarrassing we are their experiment and it affects our pds. We have told them we don’t know how to answer tickets and they treat us as if we are there to fill a chair not ask questions or give suggestions.

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Post ID: @ed+1k3q0n2yt

“This change has increased overhead for engineers…”

You’re just technical writers anyway, what’s the big deal? Is submitting tickets eating into your design time? Probably not.

Collect your paycheck and enjoy the ride.

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Post ID: @aq+1k3q0n2yt

Sweet, maybe they can finally show you how engineers actually get things done.

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Post ID: @a5+1k3q0n2yt

If you're an engineer don't worry your job will soon be in India and you won't have to worry about doing administrative tasks.

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Post ID: @a3+1k3q0n2yt

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