Thread regarding Marathon Oil Corp. layoffs

Layoff Round Three : live update - 11/17/15

Let's consolidate the updates for today in this thread so it's easily searchable.

Seems it has started in the OKC office.

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Post ID: @OP+Ev5lePT

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Sounds like HR made a well thought out decision to reinstate this employee's tenure. Well played HR! As for the employee, sounds like they made the well thought out decision to get out. Well played employee! As for the 18 year old, sounds like they have the tenacity and skills to get ahead without relying on a degree. You should have taken notes while you could.

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Post ID: @1Vkm+Ev5lePT

Leaving or getting let go will end up being the best thing that could ever happen to you. And if its not, you should do some soul searching and look at the big picture. Who honestly wants to work for this regime?

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Post ID: @1VeC+Ev5lePT

Bout time you quit working dad.

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Post ID: @16Bw+Ev5lePT

nothappy how does this effect you? Are you even in GSC? I am sure this is not an isolated situation. This could have been due to a unique skill set that was required. Who is this 18 year old you speak about?

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Post ID: @1W74+Ev5lePT

there was one in GP that retired from Marathon with full benefits hired back in 6 months or so as a consultant then rehired as a regular employee and now they say he retired again this year with the layoff. What is that all about... And the 18 year old that was promoted and promoted without any education is still working there....... Sure they are a fair employer.....

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Post ID: @4xL+Ev5lePT

Global Supply Chain (GP) - I believe there were five retirements and five terminations (Houston), and one termination (OKC).

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Post ID: @xQ4+Ev5lePT

Officially done with involuntary

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Post ID: @Oq2+Ev5lePT

How many in Global Procurement?

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Post ID: @FAU+Ev5lePT

cody... we lost 6

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Post ID: @8XW+Ev5lePT

INDICATE YOUR LOCATION HERE - I AM IN OKC

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Post ID: @mjS+Ev5lePT

its over

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Post ID: @Zgw+Ev5lePT

"Marathon way now" - it was not always like this

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Post ID: @suT+Ev5lePT

I was a 1 that got laid off in February. Believe me when I say that life outside of Marathon is so much better. Good luck to all of those employees and their families that got hit today. Pretty shady to do it right before the holidays. But that's the Marathon way now.

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Post ID: @CI5+Ev5lePT

Has anybody/any group NOT gotten an all clear? My group has...just curious.

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Post ID: @wGH+Ev5lePT

The only people who will struggle the most are the landmen, G&G and Engineering staff.. They are too specialized.. In this current economy which is still very strong.. HR, IT, accounting and other support groups will find jobs easily on the market.

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Post ID: @MkW+Ev5lePT

I pray for all those who were impacted by the layoffs today and their families and I also pray for those who were fortunate to remain employed; I pray the economy turns around and Round 4 will not be necessary in February 2016.

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Post ID: @cyz+Ev5lePT

Nouting new.. just keep walking along.. 1's and 2's were cut as early as the first round.. In the first round the highest and lowest paid and a random median person would have been chosen regardless of performance.. unless you were a clear 4..

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Post ID: @FPd+Ev5lePT

I'm just scratching my head here. What I observed in the Tower was: 1) older people close to retirement being retained over competent professionals doing the same job just as well and with 10-20 years remaining to add value to the company; 2) The handful of people who know were let go were all 1s and 2s last year and not yet rated this year (stand out achievement cards not to be filled out until the 30th) but who certainly were not going to be 3s or 4s; 3) Those of us left remaining scratching their heads wondering what brilliant people made the decision to let some highly competent people go over complete idiots who are a waste of space. Anyway, no one consulted me or the people I work with, as we lost two of the best people I have EVER worked with over two with shitty attitudes who add little - or no - value. Congratulations HR - you really screwed up.

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Post ID: @dOZ+Ev5lePT

Who in OKC?

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Post ID: @DfF+Ev5lePT

Final : 14 involuntary and 4 voluntary. They are through here

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Post ID: @6m1+Ev5lePT

The goon squad got me far away from the office. Glad IAH is closed so I can't get home. Best of luck to anyone remaining.

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Post ID: @MWS+Ev5lePT

Where are they now?

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Post ID: @B9w+Ev5lePT

I am so glad that I got laid off in 1991 and found a career in consulting (almost 24 years now of gainful work without having my life controlled by capricious idiots in management, just economics). Best of luck to all of you and realize that the sooner you get laid off from a major oil company in your career, the better the rest of your life will turn out.

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Post ID: @rLg+Ev5lePT

Goon squad took a lunch break and is back at it. Still hungry for your soul.

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Post ID: @8h2+Ev5lePT

Yeah some big time movements here, Anonymous202113. I just took a huge dook! Nearly clogged the toilet! Hello standout achievement card!!!

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Post ID: @tF9+Ev5lePT

Saw someone stumbling around looking for their missing arm amidst the chaos

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Post ID: @Lzy+Ev5lePT

Has anything happened after lunch?

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Post ID: @Vsi+Ev5lePT

Enjoy your holidays Mr. Tilman and friends. Thank you for screwing the people who got you to where you are.

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Post ID: @DRG+Ev5lePT

Any F&A update?

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Post ID: @FLp+Ev5lePT

I haven't heard anything about Marketing. But I have heard that HES, Reliability, and Law have already been hit.

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Post ID: @TMV+Ev5lePT

Thank you so much for our work. May your children be just as appreciated and fairly treated.

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Post ID: @PC5+Ev5lePT

Any word on Marketing, Law, Engineering, or HES?

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Post ID: @Nds+Ev5lePT

Any word on Global Procurement?

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Post ID: @fzG+Ev5lePT

The graphics department just got obliterated

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Post ID: @JQ8+Ev5lePT

Where are they now...it's lunch time and beginning to flood!

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Post ID: @EKr+Ev5lePT

Louise is cute

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Post ID: @6rF+Ev5lePT

42 so far in tower

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Post ID: @CI0+Ev5lePT

The person who started this thread will surely list this on their standout achievement card: "Crowdsourced layoff communication using a social media platform".

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Post ID: @3Qu+Ev5lePT

Are they still on 34 ... we're next, I guess -- seems they are working their way down.

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Post ID: @DGD+Ev5lePT

I think Anonymous202034 meant 'Louise' ... silly rabbit!

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Post ID: @TYW+Ev5lePT

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