Shell is making deep cuts in its fracking business as it tries to free up cash to cope with the pandemic and invest in renewable energy. Shell will cut about 40 percent of overheads including staff in the US-focused shale oil and gas division by... — read more 

Will downstream manufacturing be affected by Reshape? Rumors are that we are ringfenced, site (DPK) already went through a 'workforce optimization' resulting in about 100 job cuts.

It seems awfully quiet on the job layoffs at the moment. Economy improving somewhat, less likelihood of a full lockdown like we experienced a few months ago, so maybe ....just maybe....things won’t be as bad as we imagined. But then we hear Exxon... — read more 

Shell will sell their Sarnia and Scotford Refineries and 10% Oilsands share to CNRL for approximately $10 bn. Chevron will also sell their 20.% share to CNRL. Not sure if there will be any layoffs

It is helpful to see where job cuts are taking place and areas impacted. If you could list any you hear about, it would help. I genuinely believe the company is so big, we are not aware that job losses are taking place right now. Please list any you... — read more 

Do you think we will hear about any layoffs in September or October?

Since it’s fairly common knowledge in our industry that the “lower 10% of employees“ and the older generations of people are the ones that get hit by the layoffs, does anyone think that actually hurts our ability to find employment post-Shell?

Reshape entered into everyone’s consciousness a few months ago and everyone seemed to brace themselves for the impact and then.....bizarrely things seemed to calm down and the conversation has moved on. I am stunned to see interviews for new hiring... — read more 

Can someone tell me what really happened at the cracker plant? Both Union and Shell officials are saying there won’t be any furloughs, but something smells fishy... — read more 

Any rumors as to who is buying Convent?

As the information trickles in, a few surprises in who could have taken vsp but did not (for example, some old timers who could retire but are not going to yet). I guess they want to be "reshaped" instead? On the other hand, a few early to mid... — read more 

Hi Folks, I use to work for Shell Canada about 4 years ago, and our asset was sold off, and hence I started with a new company. I just got an offer from LNG Canada, it's a good role, but I am just wondering if it is worth joining the company. I am... — read more 

Do you guys find that all your previous colleagues/bosses/managers completely isolate you after a lay-off? I’ve reached out to a couple via telephone and LinkedIn but literally no one responds. I left thinking I’d worked with a pretty good group... — read more 

Did anyone hear back today and get a job from the July/Aug MOR?

Joined Shell a year ago I am 23 years old and I am an electrical engineer I work in downstream...currently make 100k exact...when I am about 30, say I am still in downstream and don't get any crazy promotions how much should I be making about? If I... — read more 

Any news on when job losses as part of this currently ongoing Shell Expat Review might be announced? How large will be the job losses as part of this review and which regions will be impacted? I assume cuts will definitely be made before end of 2020. — read more 

Just wondering what you guys think is the most stable part (less frequent layoffs) of a company at a major oil and gas company- Shell, Exxon, Chevron, BP Etc

Hi All, Unconventionals went through a brutal year with Avanti. Gretchen’s message kinda has been: “this is it. We’re good. It’s everyone else’s turn to use BCG now. Do you think Reshape will NOT impact Unconventionals since they already did... — read more 

Any info? VSP seems to have depopulated some areas quite nicely. GoM is as busy as ever. Who is gonna get hit in Houston??? Anybody feels a massive drop in activity?

It is now more than two months since George Floyd was k–led. I wrote to you about my feelings in June, about the experience of standing for 8 minutes and 46 seconds and thinking about Mr Floyd. And I expressed my personal anger at the experiences... — read more 

I’m an energy reporter at Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/author/benji-jones If you want to talk, you can reach me at 646-768-1657. That’s also my Signal number.

I know the Americans are receiving 3 weeks per year. Has anyone heard what the terms are in Canada? This will likely be my first time getting laid off so looking to understand the norm on this side of the border (I had heard month/year) in past... — read more 

When can we expect the next "reorganization" or as it is better know as, mass layoff?

Hi all, I was unsuccessful in Avanti. Now I’m 30 with a good chunk of change saved up and at a crossroads. I think I’m going to live on unemployment, savings and just chill for six months then re-access. Big life question is: stick with... — read more 

Is that how the mass layoffs 2021 gonna be called? Burn the place to figurative ashes???

Has anyone heard back yet? I’m still waiting for a call

Most MORs in the past have been “open” I.e. anyone in the company whose window is open can post for an MOR job. For example, someone sitting in Lubes can actually apply for a Shales job that is in an MOR batch. I have this inkling that they are... — read more 

Shell and BP write downs, Shell and BPs layoffs, Shell moving to UK. Could a merger be forming?

Curious when the mapping process is going on for each group. Are the managers sharing this information also when is the OR timeline? Will there be enough jobs to reapply for?

Saw that Shell is selling the Convent refinery. Is the plan to exit downstream? Are employees going with the asset, or will there be a round of internal postings?

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4356714-shell-and-myth-of-oil-major-green-energy

Has anyone heard whether there will be any offshore layoffs of hourly personnel. I know there has been staff personnel requesting severances.

Has anyone heard if their SVS request has been accepted?

Confirmed today, 25% of staff will be let go by October this year. Other groups in Shell will be going through this exercise. Some groups in midstream were cut by 50% or more. Good luck!

https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN23U244

Trying to present this image of inclusivity is a slap in the face at best. Internally, we know what a joke it is. If you can lick boots clean, you get ahead. The inclusivity, meritocracy idea is all a joke. Let's layoff and start afresh with more... — read more 

Shell (i.e. the Titanic) will have some company on its way down to the bottom of the sea. BP will write off up to $17.5bn from the value of its assets after cutting its long-term oil and gas price forecasts, betting the COVID-19 crisis will cast a... — read more 

It’s been a while now since Ben’s note, with Shell being a notoriously leaky system, let’s see what the wisdom of the crowd has to say about the turbulent route ahead...List your line of business and general quality of your intel...

The game is clearly rigged but you must post to collect your severance. Good luck to everyone!

With the layoffs and all, if one forgoes the package and sues for discrimination, is the settlement like on Chevron's board, 5x of salary? Shell lawyers and HR seem as incompetent as ever ... Naturally, asking for a friend !