Another morale booster at Woodcreek :)

Another 50 roles cut…

To: My Valued Cost-Centers (Employees), ​Happy New Year! As I sit here in my climate-controlled, triple-glazed corner suite, watching the sunrise over the yacht club, I couldn't help but feel a fleeting sense of warmth—though that may have just been... — read more 

So does Shell get any upside from the US seizure of Venezuela? We know the area and assets well. Maybe Shell, along with other majors, got a silent under-table tip from an Administration bent on a takeover of the Americas. But good for business?

https://geoexpro.com/escaping-the-relentless-cycle-of-re-orgs/

New year predictions…? Wael runs away the board finally reins Wael in Wael’s plans for more decimation of the company stop We do an about face and start acquiring other businesses We decide to only become a trading business like Vitol... — read more 

Anyone have any inside scoop? It does impact long term employees.

I keep seeing people say “we are returning to working in the office because that’s how it always was” Quick question - who had issues finding assigned seating, food, and stocked bathrooms with good toilet paper before covid? Answer - nobody... — read more 

EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas @andrealucasEEOC Are you a white male who has experienced discrimination at work based on your race or s-x? You may have a claim to recover money under federal civil rights laws. Contact the @USEEOC as soon as possible. The... — read more 

In 2020, Bloomberg reported that Ben took home a total compensation of 6.74M dollars and NO BONUS. In 2025 Reuters reported Wael’s pay starts at 11M dollars PLUS 9M bonus. For a sweet total of 20M for the same strategy of cut costs and layoffs.

Any updates on Shell buying LLOG, what will happen to the people working offshore on the platform?

Interesting article explaining that Greg Gut, our former M&A chief pitched the idea of acquiring BP to Wael and Sinead. Wael shot it down of course but Andrew McKenzie was interested. Greg left after being shot down. Article makes some interesting... — read more 

He has tried, give him his due. But in the end he’s failed. As he put it - my best plan is to Buy shell shares back at the absolute top of the market’ the end. Absolutely zero vision # not worth the money (millions)

My hope for 2026 is that Shell finally sticks with a reorg and gives it proper time to play out. No more knee-je-k layoffs and asset sales every 6-12 months. If you have to change course that often you don’t know what you’re doing. Could also work on... — read more 

Shell walked away from the Argentina LNG deal Dropped 2 offshore wind UK projects Lost arbitration with Venture Global An about face in upstream IDN With this much winning, I’m sure my stock portfolio will be through the roof!

Any rummors about possible divestment of Shell Chemicals ? Have heard that they want to somehow separate it.

So let me get this straight… We don’t have any assigned desks but… You can book a desk online If full, join another IDT neighbourhood You aren’t allowed to use other available areas in the building on a regular basis (LOL) In high... — read more 

Rumor has it, trading will reorg next year..any truth to this?

YL repeatedly promotes the ‘This is Shell’ moto, yet his messaging focuses almost entirely on LNG, Trading, and short-term shareholder value. If this is truly Shell’s identity now, what does that mean for the rest of the company? What should the logo... — read more 

How poor are personnel and career management at Shell, really? That’s a question, not a statement. Doge fires 1,000s on bogus poor performance allegations; many having to sue to get their jobs back. Ford warns employees they risk firing for not... — read more 

I just watched the recording and something I noticed was a rather despicable technique. Kate said that the rumor that there will be another reorg in March isn’t true. And they can’t debunk all rumors. But the only rumor that I have ever heard is... — read more 

I know update the resume and hit LinkedIn. Any advise from others who have applied? I am a hands on IT engineer in the HPC (high performance computing) team. Linux, Python, Kubernets, monitoring, etc.

As our company fights for direction under this clueless CEO with the motto of “ Do less with less” and the leadership that has no concern for morale or wellbeing of employees it is alarming of the feedback among the people actually doing the... — read more 

I noticed in Pakistan - employees could book a shell run vacation house. India has that extra % pay per year to keep up with market pay rates Dutch get the benefit of riding a bicycle to work Oman provides benefits to multiple spouses of an... — read more 

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All you dead weight in GOA exploration about to lose your jobs. They’re outsourcing your jobs to Louisiana

Shell Canada builds a community focused on people - The Globe and Mail https://share.google/yPwIEITDo6nvknHvM

BVB tried to transform Shell into something virtuous. If you believe that burning fossil fuels results in climate change, and that the global ecosystem is unable to absorb the rising CO2 levels with devastating results, then something had to change... — read more 

There is a new program across T&S call PDS. Anyone heard about it? They call themselves data leads and AI experts what is far from the truth. IDT said they will not survive 2026 but who knows.

I happen to be watching the Maple Leafs / Bruins game. Shell seems to be a sponsor as there is a very large Shell pectin on the ice. What is Shell’s tie to Boston (unless it’s just retail stations)?

How's everyone's sessions been going? Getting forced to give at least 5% lowers? Gonna be a fun message to deliver to whoever gets short end of stick even if you have a team of high performers, who probably are doing more after the recent cuts. ... — read more 

Ready to retire after 30 years at Shell and don't plan to ever look back. Corporate life nearly ki-led me slowly, but at least I’m financially secure. I know many are not as lucky. One thing's for sure, I'm never going back to that grind. The office... — read more 

Hearing rumors of a change in corporate domicile from UK to USA. How will this move affect jobs in both countries

So, I've been holding on to my Shel shares waiting for them to announce the move to the US. I figure that's the last rabbit to pull out of the old hat, and then the show is over. Honestly, shares have been on a rise lately and its been a decade... — read more 

Which site is safer: DPK or SPM? I recently got a job offer for SPM but I’d have to move my family from TX to PA. Thats a huge change considering it’s PA.

Shell drones and NPC’s it’s that time again to predict and possibly influence the future What are your predictions for 2026? Will Shell domicile move from UK to USA for economic reasons or a regional event? Will Shell purchase another... — read more 

Realize that there are significant number of well enumerated drone workers at Shell, but doing business in and traveling to India have potential regulatory burdens…the Chevron model. Summary of the Situation Chevron has invested approximately $1... — read more 

….reposting a thread that was deleted for no reason….. Shell is trying to reduce OpEx by reducing number of engineers in North America (USA and Canada) and offshoring the jobs to cheaper countries like India. But is it really working? I see TAO... — read more 

Each trip from US or Amsterdam must cost around $15K (USD). Business class is around $7K. Then hotel + meals + transport. It all adds up. Kind of interesting that I see people going to Bangalore who have very little decision making power.

Is anyone having meaningful discussions about the SPS results? With organizational leadership as low as it is, the LT response continues to be something along the lines of, “well we’re going through a reorg so that’s why we’re rated low.” That’s... — read more