Its a tough sled out there. Have any of you been successful with landing something, either in this industry or elsewhere?
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@J85z1IO-zwy, do you mean that you are committing a federal crime by not paying income taxes? Not a good idea and nothing that I would be bragging about. You must be really hard-up for cash!
I had to early-retire-(ER) and am doing well after an adjustment period. Still not fully adjusted but keep making progress. Stay busy, exercise and keep in touch with loved ones. That's the key. Thanks to Chevron's generous pension, as long as it stays solvent, and benefits, we will do fine.
@J85z1IO-5kfm, It's so sad that you are a loser trolling this site making up fictitious stories about your success as you drown yourself in a bottle of cheap Bourbon, you pitiful slithering worm licking your wounds. I never did care much for cheap alcohol. Your comments give you away as a pathetic, miserable lonely loser. Wealthy and content employees and retirees do not troll this site as you do making cowardly rude comments from the safety of your PC. Please seek professional help before you go off the deep end and someone else has to clean up your pathetic mess of a life, if there's anything left, prick.
I EOIed last October. Had three job offers before I left. Took 4 months off before starting a new job making more money. Enjoy getting to work at the new place. Glad CVX is in the past.
I'm happy for you, -8niv. Looks like things couldn't have worked out better, especially with that one-year severance check as a parting gift. I was laid off after 26 years at 58 years of age. I would have wished for 4 more years like you, but one can't always get what you want. Still, I'm grateful for my 25 years in which I did well financially. I was able to get my mortgage paid off the year before leaving the company and my 401k balance surpassed $1MM. I too got a one-year severance check as a parting gift from Johnny. Happy retirement, dear colleague.
I ticked the EOI box at the last ESP. Thought long and hard about it but did it after nearly 30 years with the company. Was advised as over 50 I would almost certainly get severance. Best thing I ever did. Have no issues with Chevron, been a great employer (and I really mean that!) just felt it was a good time to go.
Am more than financially secure, no worries, no one stressing me out and happy. Am even losing some weight! I doubt I will work in the industry again but don't care am looking at other projects to keep me busy and earn some beer money. There is life after Chevron.
-5sta. Bet that is true. CBU must be hurting. I heard some of the tar sand steam plays required in the neiborhood of $100 oil to turn a profit. We are not seeing that again for a while.
I heard the sledding is particularly tough in Canada.
-5ecl: self-projection?
-4csq, Don't mistake me for a loser staying at home with a cheap bottle of bourbon. No sir, I'm a millionaire retiree relaxing at poolside with good friends a fully stocked bar... and pardon me a second as I check on the lobsters and steak, asswipe.
Don't come unhinged, 3xbp. You need to seek clinical help quickly or stay home all alone with a bottle of bourbon. Crazy SOB.
Those who claim to have quickly found work in the oil industry or another industry at similar pay are either lying or very lucky. There are so few openings out there with so many applicants. Getting an interview with a employment offer is like winning the lottery. It really depends on your specific knowledge/skill set and your age. Congratulations to everyone who have done this. I will admit that I am not willing to gamble a big part of my available cash resources to start a business, even though I often think about it. I am sitting around relaxing, although I do occasionally get bored. One thing for certain, the work I did at Chevron was slowly s---ling the life out of me even though I was paid well. I feel much more mentally and physically healthy and we'll off. Kind of strange.
Things have progressed quite well. For those who are anticipating another ROM, try to remain positive. My wife and pray every night and we always include our friends at Chevron.
I was ROM'd last August and was able to start a career in a different industry with little trouble at all. My advice to anyone who is concerned, go and pursue your Six Sigma Black Belt. The training provided by Chevron enabled me to find work quite easily.
God bless y'all my friends b
Slither away, 3shd. You're nothing more than a resentful piece of turd. I too started a small business with my severance money and I'm doing very well. I'm much more happier too and am not a minion, as you are.
Chevron paid me to start my own business. Doing great! Done being a minion.
@2vqv, I'm glad to hear you finally got a interview after 80 applications for work. I'm not sure if having "Chevron" listed as your last job on the resume blocked you from getting looked at sooner. There are other variables to consider, like your present age, experience, the manner in which you present your resume and cover letter. The content, structure or layout design of your resume can sometimes detract or influence the acceptability by the people reviewing it. Typographical errors will certainly hurt you the most. Depending where you applied for work, having Chevron as your last job can help or hurt you too. Some companies may have the impression they won't be able to pay you a commensurate salary that meets your expectations with your last Chevron salary. Even if you applied for the job, they may have the false notion that you are over qualified, so they pass you up. But, don't waste the opportunity to capitalize on your Chevron experience. A well crafted cover letter sent with your resume should set the tone and leave the for open for negotiable pay and the job itself is your priority. In any case, good luck in your job interview.
@2oiu, "CV" is short for Curriculum Vitae. Just a fancy name for "Resume".
Take Chevron off your resume if you want to move down in the world.
2iew: thanks. :)
CV is the same as resume.
What is CV?
I applied for 80 jobs. Didnt get a single interview. Took out Chevron from my CV got the 1st interview.
Don't get upset, 1yyu. Get busy doing what you have to do. I did and it's working out fantastically.
When I was searching for job everyday for the past 2 months on Linkedin.com, I saw so many companies that has Chevron logo indicating "5 people hired from your company" or "20 company alumni". I guess folks are doing alright and got hired.
-1nch, the three principally cash businesses I started up after being laid off are:
1) A lunch truck working in the Pasadena/Galena Park petrochemical sector.
2) Two grass cutting & landscaping crews.
3) A home and driveway pressure washing business.
I may be starting another lunch truck soon since it does very well and it's a year around solid cash earning business.
Retired at 62, it's all good. I think I could find work but I'm not trying.
Hey zwy what kind of businesses did you start to clear 2800/week? Thanks
If you write in your CV you worked for Chevron no body wants to hire you.
12 weeks severance, 3 weeks vacation paid on top, vested in the pension - so cash rolled that to my 401K, 2 month paid vacation, got a nice relocation by Chevron to my new job that pays roughly the same (Midstream company) and CVX paid to sell my house at a nice profit. Even got a prorated CIP at PSG23 for approx 10 months of that year.
I was out of work 5 weeks from last day on payroll to first day at my new company.
Best of all though, icing on the cake was getting out of the worst place I have ever made the mistake of living. Louisianas North Shore.
Not. Complaining. One. Bit.
Same thing here, ffk. I retired last year after 27 years with Chevron. I was debt free a few years before getting laid off. I'm a few years away from early social security, so I'll work again if I find something I'd like to do, For now, I take one day at a time, enjoy watching more TV and taking short vacation trips. Once I hit 62, that's it for me. I'll just call it quits and stay retired the rest of my life, here in Houston or a small town further north where the weather is cooler and less humid.
Doing what I want when I want after 43 years in the oilfield, 31 with Chevron. I walk the dog every morning, been on 2 vacations since I retired in June. I will work again but only if it is something I actually want to do. It's what I worked all my life for, get bored sometimes but hey life is good!
I retired And now wondering how I accomplished so much while I was working. Nice to sleep in and stay up later. Maybe that's why I don't get so much done. Working at my own pace now instead of chevrons.
Lots of BS on this website. I have out of work for 5 months. Nothing out there in my area of knowledge. I don't care anymore. Just going to sit back and relax and apply for early social security. Then I am going to leave Texas and find some small town to live.
Retired and started 3 cash businesses on the side. Doing well enough to clear $2800 per week tax free. Making more money now than my ending pay at Chevron after tax.
I was in the oil industry less than 10 years...15 yrs of other ecperience. So it was not bad landing another gig! Slightly less money....5% paycut.
I was out 10 months, but landed a 3 month temp to perm gig. So far so good.
Doing nothing. No jobs out there.