How bad can it still get? Who's in danger? Are the expats really the untouchables? Seriously, is this Will everyone be left in the dark. Or as the words of the Godfather "I always tell the truth even if it's a lie". Royal Dutch are royal dicks whom... — read more 

Some of the issues at Shell have been: 1) dishonestly in evaluating projects true risk and the potential over a range of outcomes especially the down side outcomes, 2) slowness in incorporating new information and being selective about what data to... — read more 

I am an expat that has recently been given notice that my assignment has been cut short and will be returning to my base country (USA). Concerns are returning to my org/team with out any role and moving my kids out during the school year. Appreciate... — read more 

go the hell home. Losers. Leeches.

Shell let go of NTPs now........what a desparate move, management and team leads has failed this company at every front, couldn't manage their capital budget nor their human resources "Your most important asset".....NTPs are Shells expandables when... — read more 

Anyone can tell me? They are off loading American jobs, making it hard for families to feed their kids and pay their mortgages. Meanwhile expat's have is all, including kids in private schools---It is not fair, everyone works very hard at... — read more 

25+ billion dollars writeoff over the last 10-15 years and no descision maker got fired for this? Not a surprise with 60% of managers having some sort of Narcissistic personality disorder. For them it is all about serving their interest and buying... — read more 

Did anyone in the "social performance" group get let go?

Good luck to all folks who were let go

If you are 0.8 or below and Shell lays you off, will you get the 3 weeks for every year deal? I was under the impression that anything below 0.9 is essentially the company telling you that you need to seek employment elsewhere?

Anyone know anything yet? Any HR meetings set up for tomorrow?

Let's start the PURGE in New Orleans!

What's next layoffs for the Shellvies?

Maybe its time to dump some of the "sorority" types around the office and treat this like a real business.

HR won't answer me yet... it's my future I'm trying to plan (Nov 30 end date I've known since early September) and they just refuse to give any more information than "it's competitive".

I'm so sick of how secretive this whole thing has been. The only thing in the news still is the 6500 earlier this year. I think we all know it's been wayyyy deeper than that and it's still going, but leadership just isn't admitting it and basically... — read more 

Does anyone know of anyone in human resources that is actually worth their salt when it comes to providing information to employees? Ours is Langston Bryant and he is a real piece of work. Some green thumb that just graduated college and they gave... — read more 

Go home

So with all of these layoffs, can they bump the day rate of us contractors backup?

Is it just me or are IPFs completely subjective, especially when you're ignored by your supervisor when you beg for a mid year review?

Most other companies offer better package than Shell does

Its sad but very true. Politics do play into who's being laid off. Recently I have seen many good people getting moved into roles that are clearly a backwards step in their careers and others who have no experience nor demonstrated they are capable... — read more 

Who got drug out the square this morning???

For those of that need it, you can apply for unemployment. Shell discourages because it makes them look bad. However, it is why they pay unemployment insurance. Also the cuts are not just because it is a tough market. Especially for those in Projects... — read more 

Is it just me or did everyone else onshore notice that key Leadership "took vacation" on August 31st whe the first round of people were let go?

What has really happened is the Ben V Bruden and his cronies made a poor decision to buy BG group when natural gas prices are tanking (now at 7 year lows). Plus they expect it to go even lower since the winter is expected to be warmer than normal... — read more 

Is there a list anywhere of who has been let go? I'm now with HR Learning, but I would love to find out that some of the people I knew got cut because if I was making the calls, they'd be gone. Bill Finch? Dru Cahill? Bruce Palfreyman? Maria Baez?... — read more 

Be aware that most of the negative posts here and on the chevron board are being made by Exxon Employees.

You know, for years I have been seeing a shift in how contractors dealt with staff. They always claimed that we were the safe ones. And as we saw the fall of oil prices I started to see an increase in contractor tactics like hoarding information and... — read more 

Has anyone used the outplacement services that Shell offers?? I am just wondering what to expect with them. I've never used outplacement services before. Any advice or input??