Thread regarding National Oilwell Varco Inc. layoffs

Well still no news so we all just stroll around looking for something to do

Expecting things to change in the next couple weeks when quarter returns are released

Telling them you have nothing to do. Not too bright are you. Get laid off and lose your health insurance and then see how smart you really are.

Well another week has gone by and now start another week of walking around with nothing to do over here in fantastic Covington La.

Thanks again NOV, Richard, Jim and Joe

This horse gets easier and easier to ride each week

Totally agree - Pete Miller needs to come back before NOV collapses to the ground. The man had a heart. His people were his greatest assets. Clay and his goons who sit on the board needs to be fired first before they release the people who actually bust their asses to keep the company afloat.

Still nothing out of our great management team in Houston on changes or new orders

Another week another pay check, not bad getting paid to do nothing and with benefits.

I will ride this horse for as long as I can

Thanks NOV especially Richard, Jim and Joe

Well, to be clear, it's not my company anymore, so I am not too worried about expressing my opinion. And to the remark that everyone in my group knows who I am, that's fine as well. All my best to those who are still with NOV. Good luck in riding out this storm.

Wow! Everyone in your old office knows that it is you who posted this, yet you are publicly stating that you don't like how the company is run, but I am the ignorant fool?

You completely missed the point of that statement. I am totally aware of why my position was cut. However, anybody that's been around NOV for at least 5 plus years knows this company is not run the way it was when Milller was in charge. i accepted this decision with dignity and grace but really enjoy when some Ignorant fool can't fully comprehend a statement here and fires off a stupid response.

Let's see. There are no orders or work but according to you " That said, this is a completely different company than it was just 2 years ago......and the downturn only has a little bit to do with it."

Anyhow, I come to this board for laughs. This one is a winner. Seriously, you can't figure out why you were laid off. So the company should keep people on the payroll when there is nothing to do?

Start working for Liebherr, they are full of orders

You can't swing a lay-off package in Houston without hitting a building that has "NOV" emblazoned on it. It seems that when the money was good, management spent money like drunken sailors. Now, the whole thing is collapsing like a house of cards.

Big difference between NOI and NOV.

Houston

Covington getting hit with layoffs?

Where did you get laid off from?

Got my walking papers today. Sad to go as there are some really good folks in Rig and at NOV that I will really miss. That said, this is a completely different company than it was just 2 years ago......and the downturn only has a little bit to do with it.