How top heavy are we now. First round hit the blue collar hard, second round pick off the weak, the obscure, the auxiliary support. Diss-proportionate management numbers exaggerated to the level where the self denial must be apparent. Who the f--- do... — read more
All Lies
No layoffs, I asked my 8 ball if there were any layoffs today and it said "defiantly not", I asked if there were any for tomorrow and it said "you can count on it"
Cameron West Coasy
Laying off people left and right yet it's the only company I haven't heard the news mention yet.
SRC, your N+2 is creating a special Christmas package for you today
All wrapped up in a manila folder ready stuff in your stocking tomorrow morning
Princeton Technology Center - 10 off today
10 heads down in Princeton
It's a pretty grim state of affairs:
http://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/This-Is-Why-20-Oil-Is-A-Possibility.html Prepare accordingly.
Richmond Campus layoff
12 to 14 persons layed off yesterday at Richmond campus yesterday at Houston. They were from PTS segment. Is it done for Richmond or more is coming ?
30 years lost
30 years lost cunts
With oil dropped below 38 today, is this cause for concern?
37.63 -2.34 (-5.85%) New Yearly low
Password locked, could not log into computer
I was unable to log into my computer today. I went to IT department and they told me my account was locked. Does that mean I will be laid off tomorrow?
AskHR@SLB.com Is For Employees Only
Hi Guys, This is just a friendly reminder: AskHR is a service for employees only. If you are an ex-employee or are laid off, you do not qualify. If you send an email to AskHR, it is company policy not to reply to any non-slb.com email addresses or... — read more
conference rooms
Are the conference rooms booked or open? is HR manager (s) - your manager's calendar booked or free for these days. these are tale tell signs of eminent mass layoffs!
Rankin Campus
Just got word that Thursday they will start the layoff process AGAIN (after they said they were done). They're supposed to hit MI Swaco, and Smith along with a couple from all other departments. I heard it could possibly be up to 50 people total. I... — read more
Holiday Party at SRC
Bring an empty box to put all your goodies into! Also bring a thumb drive to take any personal information off your laptop, your LDAP password written on a piece of paper, and they key to your laptop lock. Merry Christmas!
SRC completions group will reduce 5% this Wednesday, any one know how many other groups are letting go?
Lay offs are not over, no Holiday parties in SRC :(
No more Layoffs this down turn, best wish to those who left.
So no need to make resume or apply for other jobs. Your job with Schlumberger is stable. And we do not want you to leave us.
Relax Sugar Land, no Layoffs this week
Hopefully no more this down turn!
SRC rooms booked for Holiday parties on Wednesday and not layoffs.
There are not going to be any layoffs in SRC this week!
For those in SRC,
Since we are so far out in the countryside, we will layoff STARMetro van pool riders early in the morning to give you time to walk home by nightfall. So, get here early on Wed ya'll, first come first served. Don't be the last one, gets dark at 5:30pm
Seasons Greeting from HR!
Hi Guys, just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas before we walk you out the door this week. If we don't see you back next year, Happy New Year as well. If you get laid off before the holidays, we will pay you for those vacation days we'd... — read more
Haven't bend laid off yet
But I've gone through the shock phase already. I'm expecting it Wed. Started applying already. Done the math on my finances and planned adjustments to the family budget. Wife is ready and kids are as well ready for this potential event.
3 Worst Energy Sector CEOs: Doug Lawler (Chesapeake Energy), Greg Armstrong (Plains All American Pipeline), Ahmad Chatila (SunEdison)
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/12/06/the-3-worst-ceos-in-the-energy-sector.aspx
Anybody interested in taking an online webinar for economics training?
If we get enough people interested I would be happy to coordinate this with a focus on oil prices. Please list your name and email here and I will get back to you. Thanks, Brian D
What about Completion Houston Product Center (CHPC , Ardmore, Houston, TX)? Is there any news about CHPC?
Or is CHPC location safe and exempt from layoffs? I hear they are cutting hour employees hours to 32 (rather than 40) starting the new year... I believe they are cutting cost in may areas to save employees. Employees encouraged to use one ply of... — read more
Sugarland and Cameron
Sugarland Campus is getting ready for the Cameron IT Folks that are located near Clay Exit in 2 or 3 locations. Cameron corporate started their move to Sugarland 2 weeks ago. This is expected to be over by 1st quarter 2016.
Aberdeen
D&M ..... Maybe we should have done something more intellectual with our degrees instead of suck out oil as a lot of us are due to get laid off early next year. Source: family in HR.
Bakersfield's California yard, a bottomless pit for money.
When are they going to get rid of Alex Gutierrez poor Management skills in their Lab? He got there because his "Pop's" and Soriano's influence back then. Look well into over staffed Lab. He couldn't make it in the Police Academy because of his... — read more
Make you wonder when SLB will diversify.
After all, oil was never going to be forever, and everyone knew it. An organization this size could be involved in renewables... But isn't. Of course, foresight is not this company's strength. These idiots can't plant out past three months, let alone... — read more
Feels good to see you all squirm
Got laid off Jan 2015. Most of the "friends" I had at SLB didn't give two fks when I got thrown out — just kept their heads down and were glad it wasn't them. Fine. Proceed. No fks given to you either. One month later got a job that pays 2x and is... — read more
Understanding the rationale behind the cuts. Its about the costs stupid!
With the global increases in production from America and Saudi the market is awash with crude oil which has led to the drop in price of oil. As a result of this oil companies are not as profitable as before and therefore have to cut back their... — read more
Current layoffs and prospects for 2016
The whole industry is hurting, so nobody should be surprised. people expected that prices will bounce back in 2016, that seems unlikely now, so all #oilandgas companies are reacting right now and cutting again. keep in mind, the capital budgets are... — read more
Some one is trying to sue SLB, what do yall think? Does he have a legit case?
http://setexasrecord.com/stories/510641551-mechanic-alleges-schlumberger-guilty-of-unlawful-termination