Today marks the end of ExxonMobil's presence in France, with the change in control for all remaining assets owned by US major to North Atlantic. There will only remain a tiny commercial structure with less than 20 employees. Esso France is dead, long live North Atlantic Energies.
Rejoice! This is the end of all the corporate bullsh-t people had to swallow for years (and keep smiling as if they liked it), the end of decisions made from 30'000 ft with limited knowledge (if any) of the local context, the end of dysfunctional organisations, having to deal with the incompetence and carelessness of “service” centers supposed to support you, the end of underinvestment in industrial sites making them more and more challenging to operate etc. etc. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you?
To all those in the EM world facing the same prospect (i.e. being dumped by big mamma): DON’T BE AFRAID. There is a world outside the fence of the prisoners' camp... 😀
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Being divested with an asset whilst keeping your job is the best way for career continuance and security. I’m sure the French don’t mind at all.
@na They are, or will be. Don’t hand them off for the moment. Wait a couple of years... 😉
My multiple ESAF memento gifts are collectible now.
Pretty sure the French don’t give AF.
Salut!
France is leading the way! NA will be far better owners.
Good luck to our British friends on the same track next year.
That is excellent... As a former employee in a site “dumped” by ExxonMobil as well, I do confirm there's a (better) life outside the Matrix. 😂😂
Just hope for being sold and not shut down, like in Fife. All the best to the former French colleagues in their new adventure.