Thread regarding Chevron Corp. layoffs

Signed Up for EOI—Now Struggling to Find Motivation

I finally signed up for EOI, but now I'm feeling stuck. For the past few weeks, I was torn between submitting an EOI or going through the selection process. Now, I have made my decision and committed to the EOI route.

But now, it’s hard to stay motivated—mainly because I know I don’t have a future at this company. That realization has made it difficult to stay focused or feel invested in the work. I’m just trying to get through the next few weeks, but it’s a mental battle every day. Anyone else in the same boat?

by Anonymous
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If people do not submit EOI. Do they have motivation with all reorg drama at chevron?
Be real. No brainer

by Anonymous
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There's a very high probability your EOI will be accepted - they'd rather take EOIs then fire people. With that in mind, you are now working for your future, not for Chevron. Do what Chevron wants you to do, but do not over-extend yourself. Who would you be impressing, anyways? If you're retiring, there's a lot of work that has to be done in that life transition. If you're looking to another company or another career, you need just about full time to make those happen.

by Anonymous
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OP, think about this:

  • At the end of the day you work for a higher purpose, not Chevron.
  • End on a high that brings you self-respect, and provides you with some positivity to bring into interviews.
  • Be motivated to document what has worked well for you here. Be observant of what has worked well for others here and take on those behaviors and actions in your new role.
  • Your colleagues, like or dislike are assets. What you do in these final weeks will be the impression they are left with. Help others in their roles and selection activities.

TLDR: Everything positive you do right now benefits your future.

by Anonymous
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Sounds like you might be ill..maybe time to take some days off and empty the personal leave bank

by Anonymous
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@a7, and what are their team and colleagues going to do when they’re gone? An extra few weeks of work isn’t going to make a difference in the grand scheme of things.

by Anonymous
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That's my "team and colleagues" problem, not mine.

by Anonymous
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Don’t forget that you probably are sc--wing over your own team and colleagues as you start to slack off.

by Anonymous
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EOI is not guaranteed…..correct?

by Anonymous
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@a3+1j: 2 months ???? Try 10+ my guy lol. I know IT people who have been job hunting for 1.5+ years after being laid off from much better orgs than Chevron…

by NoWayJose
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Come on, yes. Of course everyone is in the same boat. Nobody is motivated, whether you stay or you go, it’s a job. The only thing that will motivate you is something that satisfies your flesh.

Just coast, that’s all you can do. If you have severance, enjoy it. Just make sure you allocate 2 months to job hunting, because it will take a while. Speaking from experience.

by Anonymous
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