Every 1:1 with my manager nearly gives me a heart attack. At this rate, I’ll need to start medicating for high blood pressure soon with the way things have been going.
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I know how you feel but you will have a different supervisor some day either at Chevron or somewhere else. During my last supervisor's tenure every petrotech on the team quit. And leadership did nothing. I was on my way out too when he was moved up and out. My new supervisor is wonderful and I went from feeling like you to loving my job. It will change one way or another.
Let me get you some more medications.
Please leave and lessen the burden for the rest of us, that's my crass self! Now, I empathize with you and my advice would be to control what you can and be open to the change and uncertainty. It's a lot better to know what's going to happen than to be told you don't have a job Friday and sent on your way, I've been there. Also, no manager or team wants to have an anxious or nervous team member on their team, but someone who is resilient. Dust off your resume, start seeing what's out there, talk to your external network - this is where you should be focusing your energy.
I doubt your manager knows much more than you do. All of the information is being kept to the highest levels only this go-around
A bit overly dramatic perhaps? it's not the end of the world. If you are a good employee, then you will find something else if you have to. Relax.
You’re worth much more than this callous treatment. It’s not worth your health or peace of mind!
Lucky to have retired a few years back. The stress before I did affected my BP.
- If vested, take the lump sum and cut the cord.
- Your health and sanity are priceless.
- There are good jobs, good companies, and new ventures out there. Don’t be afraid to find them.
- When you (or anyone reading this thread) are sick of waiting for an answer, giving them your power….then you’re finally ready for your next chapter.
Next 1:1, picture them in their underwear. If that’s too gross, show up in YOUR underwear… and tell em you’re just bringing your “Authentic self” to work.
The wait for the cheque is becoming tiresome. Let's get on with it, many of us want out.
I'm sorry you're going through that. I had a supervisor like that during the PDCe acquisition so I get how horrible it can be. I'm lucky in that my current supervisor is kind and is much more level headed.
If you are having blood pressure issues, you should see your doctor about keeping that under control even if it is bridegroom by chevron's callous approach to reorg.
This job is not worth your health or life.
Managers are going out of their way to play psychological games … not worth it