Let’s get some reactions, observations and any other relevant comments regarding the meeting today

Everybody is just waiting for it, speculating and it erodes productivity. Lets get it over with and announce it and finish it in 3 months tops so that people can move on and focus on either finding a new job or doing their chevron job.

What BU and function is most bloated? Feel free to give your reasons!

Did others receive this message, and does it mean that we have been hacked? I got it last night, and I have not received any further updates. Does it seem like too much of a coincidence that this text was sent in the same week as the ENGINE... — read more 

I quit chevron 2 years ago. I spent 17+ years believing the message. The PDC sponsors. Full of S***. Watched non qualified people get the roles I had for on my career development plan for years. I joined Chevron as an experienced hire qualified for... — read more 

Can anyone recall the severance packages offered during the last two major downsizing events (Project Alpha and Transformation). I believe they differed—specifically, the Alpha event offered 2 weeks of salary for each year of service (I think). What... — read more 

It will take months if we mis-manage change the way we have for the couple of last org changes. In the mean time management take whatever small attention they have on the business away to mainly focus on protecting their fiefdoms and favourites... — read more 

When do you think we will start seeing positions open for Bengaluru location? Any insights from the townhall?

What’s the latest news in Australia. I’ve been on my off swing in Bali

I'd rather know if I'm laid off today than have to think and worry about it for the next who knows how long. It's not as if a few days or weeks are going to mean much in "preparing" for being jobless. You either have enough savings or you don't... — read more 

Oops, sorry, bad question. Management already knows everything about this industry in consultation with Microsoft and other external technology thought leaders. Carry on with those current industry leading exploration and development programs.

WFH is done. Expected announcement coming soon

All this talk about lofty goals, success and the ENGINE working. But what happens when the ENGINE doesn’t work? How will the inept leaders regain trust?

Don't you guys think US & other international employees of Indian origin would move back or given preference instead of hiring off the street?

You are toast but so is everyone else. You may just go first.

Texas Sues G.M. Over Collection and Selling of Driver Data https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/business/gm-texas-lawsuit.html The lawsuit accuses the automaker of tricking drivers into sharing detailed driving records that were then sold to... — read more 

does India has a petrotech workforce? never heard about it

If you are over 50 and have high pay (well earned, but that makes no difference) you're a walking target. Even outside the jobs being moved overseas, Chevron will be looking to replace highly paid workers with cheaper ones here in the country, often... — read more 

YTD - Exxon 15% up Chevron - Down 5% Chevron execs still getting paid for this losing performance and what’s their answer —- copy Exxon and move things to India. Wow - I am ashamed of this leadership. Used to have smart people, now we have id--ts — read more 

“Our focus will be on establishing digital labs, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence and neural networks" You will have to expat to India if you want to be part of building our AI future. Offshoring because America’s are... — read more 

When the HESS deal falls through and Exxon beats Chevron there as well, who is to blame then? There have been several "retirements" announced which seem like damage control. Might be time to ask the old guy to join the ENGINE movement and find a... — read more 

Already found another job last month. Saw this coming from a mile away. And lo and behold, a new gig comes with better pay, benefits and work-life balance. I don’t even have to drive 45 miles to work. But I wonder if the perks, benefits and joke of a... — read more 

Someone mentioned 50% reduction to people in the USA over the next 5 years. Hear that?

The Halliburton hack is a good example that assuming skilled engineering, programming, and operational positions are commodities and all interchangeable is not a smart business move. Chevron can't compete here to attract the best and brightest, it's... — read more 

I think its hilarious we are moving things like Health and Safety to India. They have a great record on health and the safety. If you want to see their safety culture look up the Bhopal disaster. 50

They’re moving repeatable work to India. Why not just automate it if it’s so repeatable? They say that the India office will standardize processes. We’ve been trying to do that for decades, but BUs don’t allow it to happen. How will India have any... — read more 

I'm asking those who've been here long enough to know how layoffs usually work at Chevron. Are oldies or newbies in more danger when it comes to layoffs? My last company usually followed the "last one in, first one out" rule, which is making me quite... — read more 

Reuters Exclusive: Hess Guyana's secret value becomes part of Exxon arbitration, sources say https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/hess-guyanas-secret-value-becomes-part-exxon-arbitration-sources-say-2024-08-20/

No hard feelings here. I don't hate Chevron, I'm just ready to move on to the next step of my career. If I can do it with the help of a nice severance package, even better. I know a few others who feel similarly to me, so hopefully all of us get a... — read more 

If enough employees wanted to get rid of MW and MN, they could not produce for a while to show that the leadership has lost the company. The board would make changes.

Why the heck did they ask us all to submit feedback surveys on culture and leadership and everything which McKinsey sent out - just to turn around and say at least 800 jobs are going to India. F* cked up if u ask me. If I didn't feel like it would... — read more 

I won't have to drive around all these stupid a*s $100k trucks with trailer hitches sticking out in the parking garages when all the engineers are offshored.

Better unload stock before the whales do.

I’m still astonished that today’s email so flatly states we were doing this because Exxon/others already have. It’s such an amazing admission of inept leadership. There isn’t a way you can slice this that does show poor leadership performance. We’re... — read more 

Does anyone know what engineering jobs would move to India? Someone just give insight if you know already.

I’m polishing my resume right now. Also, I’m not training my replacement. I would if they would pay me extra for that, consultant fee per hour. I’ll make sure I’m already having another job lined up by then.

If you are tired of this stuff contact your congressman. Only way this stuff will stop some day. Only takes 5 minutes. https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

The board and employees need to start pushing for Executive pay cuts. The company could save a lot of money without their bloated salaries. MW makes like $31 million in total compensation. Before people are outsourced let's outsource their massive... — read more 

What percentage of Houston IT will remain in the next 2 years? 50%? Less? Make your guess at how drastic a change this will be. Or for any other BUs or engineering