Face it. Post Mis-shape, Shell is a botched ab-----n. People are demoralized. Too much work, too few hands. The wrong people put in charge for the wrong reasons. Somewhere there is a plan on someone's desk where your job is eliminated. The job market... — read more
Fortune 500 rank
# 5 on Global 500 ranking in 2020; now #19!
First GE. Then Shell?
Management have no original ideas, so let's do what other ex-icons in a nosedive are doing! And if it makes the Shell Game even more confusing, even better! Rather than breaking the company into easy bitesize chunks, let's do it all in one... — read more
Possible Severance for GOM in Future
Just heard there is a severance coming to the GOM within the next year, not sure who will be effected with the down sizing of Shell.
Dutch locusts & Xmas shopping 2021!
Now that the Shengen zone visa waiver travel is allowed again, will there be a stampede of various dutch apparatchiks to the US for week long visits? After all, they must have missed the US shopping, and the warm Houston climate!
I'm leaving Shell...Here are my thoughts
Been creeping on this website for a little bit now. Engineer at shell and I make about 110k base and I'm in my mid 20s been here almost 3 years. I'm leaving to join a major chemical company (50k plus employees). I was able to keep my salary at 110k... — read more
Where will GOM be in 3 years?
Is there frowth projected or will they reduce the headcount? Outsource work to europe as technical salaries are lower than US and they may want to keep dutch and UK workers more than americans? Thoughts?
Will Gretchen mandate the vax even after the mass layoffs in September?
I have natural immunity so do not need the vax, so was planning on just playing their game and taking the weekly test in Shell Health (and let Shell pay for it). Anyone think Shell will let us take the weekly test, or do you think they are going to... — read more
Leaving on Jan 3rd - entitled to 2022's full vacation payout?
hey all, i'm planning on leaving my role at the end of this year (DPK bought out by Pemex), but trying to optimize my 'cash rebate' if you will. if i were to stay until Jan 3rd, would i be entitled to the full 2 weeks of 2022 vacation?? would this... — read more
100% PIR values for SG5-1
Can you post the values for other SGs? I'm in P&T, SG3. FOr me 100% PIR is $180,000 Thank you!
Q3 performance
Any thoughts on Q3 results?
Destroyer in chief - the arrogant Ben van Beurden
Been rather saddened and appalled at how poorly led is our beloved Shell. When does this guy get kicked out? Seems everything (TED talks, useless PR videos, BLM, DEI) is on his and his cronies mind and not the huge debt we owe from the BG acquisition... — read more
What is their vision?
It is still not clear to me what is the long-term vision of our leadership? Do they have it at all? I think some exaggerate when they say that the future is completely murky for Shell, but it certainly doesn’t look bright either, because above all it... — read more
Shell to Acquire Timewise Stores & Establish Foundation to Grow Company-Owned Network in U.S.
Shell to Acquire Timewise Stores & Establish Foundation to Grow Company-Owned Network in U.S. https://www.csnews.com/shell-acquire-timewise-stores-establish-foundation-grow-company-owned-network-us Shell just purchased 248 company operated stations... — read more
Shell Oil Video
https://youtu.be/6WUxZtGgv9M
Split Shell Up?
Daniel Loeb’s Third Point LLC has taken a large stake in Royal Dutch Shell RDS.A +3.69% PLC and is urging the oil giant to separate into two companies to retain and attract investors as many flee stocks seen as environmentally unfriendly. The... — read more
Ducth court stops Shell’s Permian divestment
Anonymous Reuters: “Dutch court argues divestment will not do anything for the climate. Reprimands Shell for deceiving public that it has shown goodwill towards the previous court order. Orders Shell to cease production and plug and abandon all wells... — read more
BPF and bonuses
Oil is $84 a barrel and we have been cutting costs for over a year now. Hurricane IDA had an impact but LT has already started tempering expectations with Wall Street and talking about our bad year. Is this years BPF going to be artificially deflated... — read more
FTC to block Permian sale ?
I hear a rumor they are seriously thinking about this ......
What happened to work/life balance at Shell?
It used to be a thing but not anymore, it seems.
Why fill out people survey?
Managers have already written off this year's results due to the reshape. So why fill it out?
TED Talk
Did BVB really just say “We’ve said goodbye to oil and gas?” What does that mean for all of us who work in operations, maintenance, drilling, exploration, etc. every day? Is the company saying goodbye to ALL of us too?
Return to Premises & Future of Work
Any thoughts on how Shell is going to implement work flexibility following the return to premises across different functions?
To work or not to work for COP
What percentage of people do you think will go to Midland, and how many will prefer to receive severance?
Exploration
I see XOM is ki----g it on the exploration front. How is our exploration going ? I never hear of any notable discoveries ...... Mexico ? GOM ? Anything ? I would have thought there would be something after selling billions of boe of resource in the... — read more
Convent Rumors
I hear rumors everyday (biodiesel, CCS, etc.) about Convent but still no word from Shell. I almost wonder if they are having second thoughts about their plans or if they just can’t sell it.
Market is Hot! Look for other options
Folks struggling through acquisitions/re-org, it’s worthwhile talking to recruiters/consulting companies/network and applying to various job openings through LinkedIn/Glassdoor. I got 2 offers in a single week last month and started my new role this... — read more
Contacted by Shell Recruiter
I was contacted via Linkedin for a Senior Finance Advisor - Renewables position at Shell. Does anyone know if this is a good position and the salary range? Thank you in advance.
How will the money be reinvested?
I guess most of the money from Permian sales will go to shareholders?
TLs sh$&ing bricks!
It sure is nice to see the shoe on the other foot lol! Don’t get me wrong this situation stinks for all of us involved but I find it funny seeing the TLs getting a dose of what they dished out during Avanti!
CR Advisor Position Canada
So Shell let go a bunch of CR positions not long ago, but now is hiring external for a CR position in Canada. I thought Avanti had it all sorted out.
DEI with an update on supplier diversity.
Anyone else listening to this garbage?
How many people will lose their jobs?
Are there any assumptions as to how many people will get laid off as a result of consolidation? For me, move to Midland is not an acceptable option.
shell stock
too funny gretchen mentioning the positive market reaction to the deal to defend that this was a good deal for shell. xom is up more than shell since the anouncement. cop is certainly up a lot more …. the fact that all shell knows to do is to give... — read more
Moving to Midland TX
Having the office staff move to Midland is BS. It’s a great layoff strategy between Shell and COP so no one has to pay severance.
Thoughts on the new Permian employees FAQ?
What a strange document! The first line should have said - all impacted employees can apply for voluntary severance. Does Conoco really want hostile employees transferred? They should do wink-wink nudge-nudge and not take those who don't want... — read more