I was laid off twice in my 25 years in the workforce and both times I got a better paying job in a better company (Chevron, in the last case) within a month. I'm not saying this is a guarantee, but it's also not unheard of. Ask around and you'll see that most people end up doing better after being laid off, even if it's scary as he-l at first. My point is, don't stress too much about what's coming. Chances are, you'll be okay either way.
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I admire your optimism, but lets be realistic. the o&g industry is in a trend of outsourcing jobs overseas which will shrink the hiring pool in houston. It could get worse if more o&g companies follow suit. unless people move out of o&g rich Houston, less equivelent jobs will be available. I fear less availability of good jobs might force people to take lower paying jobs and involuntarily switch their careers. some might have to look outside houston to get away from the o&g industry, but what about people with o&g specific roles such as Peteoleum engineer? Where will they go? I do not want to have to drive for Uber or sell cars to make ends meat, but that's exactly what happens to some people. Not everyone gets to work their dream job. You don't know what you have until you lose it.
They don’t want the truth!! They put 2 people’s bad comments in a pie graph by theirselves during one survey result meeting in 2018. Haven’t had one since then!!
Things are very much different now. A large portion of the workforce is a bunch of coddled butthurt wfh entitled children who think that they are special.
That was then. Things are very very different now. Offshoring levels are insane and AI is taking low level jobs already.
It’s a horrible job market right now get a clue
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Alternately, you can just whine on the Chevron board.
OP, I was only laid off once in my career (and yes, it was actually a benefit to my long-term career), but I would NEVER characterize it as not stressful and nothing to worry about. A lot of self-doubt, checking your bank balances, and wondering 'what do I do next'. My advice to current staff (I'm thankfully retired), sharpen your résumé now, start working your network now (or develop one if you don't have one), and be flexible what job comes next. Hope for the best, plan for the worst. Even if you land on your feet, it's not a pleasant episode in your life.
Appreciate the uplifting message. I did need it. See folks? Civilized.
You are absolutely correct. I have a manager who has zero involvement in my development. Ready to move on.
Absolutely hate the surveys and the joy the managers have about response rates. They take all the positives and refuse to do critical work on the negatives.
I've given up responding to them and hate the semi annual meeting discussing the ratings since it clear they aren't listening and it is all performative.