I left ExxonMobil not long ago (my choice), and I want to say that it is sad-but-not-surprising that this board is much angrier and dejected than other O&G boards.
I really hope that venting on this board helps folks through the grieving process, and i also hope that people post their good news when they find new employment. ExxonMobil does a good job of crushing the self-esteem of very capable people, and I would be willing to guess that a lot of the NI & NSI folks will have phenomenal careers after they get a change in scenery.