I left Chevron recently from one of the hotly-debated functions in this forum facing turnover issues. I left because the function has been reduced to transaction-based chaos. I really loved all of my colleagues at Chevron, but the devaluation of my work and career development for the sake of saving money didn’t feel worth it anymore and was starting to affect my personal life.
I just wanted to tell those in the same situation, facing the same decision, that the grass really is greener on the outside. Other employers are offering a value proposition that still includes strategic work, thoughtful interaction with the business, career development, and energy and growth. If you’re struggling to know whether or not the function at Chevron is the right place for you… just know that while “the good old days” at Chevron might be gone and the writing is on the wall about the future of the company, there’s a HUGE world outside of O&G that’s really prospering and you can find your place there if you want it! Hope everyone is doing well.