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any vcip % predictions

(1) The company has a long history of exaggeration, going back to gas-to-liquids, carbon fiber, Exploration, Deep Water “discoveries”, etc. Just about every major project has come in needing a supplement, with more costs, delayed later first... — read more 

I have just returned from a conoco Philips contracted rig in the north sea and could not believe why they put so much pressure on the guys as drilling ops was far to fast it's humans out there not robots. These guys deserve better from a massive... — read more 

A couple of the requirements that caught my eye from the actual posting: "Experience in change management" "Establish and track metrics that measure communications effectiveness tied employee engagement" But I think the most interesting requirements... — read more 

Can HR be trusted? If I need to talk to a HR rep, should I be on guard? Do they use information against employees? Are they really partners, or enemies?

Look at the results in market today. Boi o boi I am so laughin! Haters be still hatin. Chug away you toot.

You know for a company that keeps saying that the Permian is a big part of our future you really think the company would do something about the issues in the teams associated with the asset. In the implementation team there are not enough people... — read more 

In honor of ConocoPhillips being named to Fortune 500's world's most admired companies list, please share something that you admire about ConocoPhillips. http://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies/conocophillips/

Off we go!

Link below and text is from and email by one of the Oxford Club authors, Marc Lichtenfeld. He gives three companies as examples of when management should not be buying back their own stock. Looks like they laid off the wrong people... — read more 

Been hearing about possible layoffs in February. I was wondering if there was any more info on it here? Anybody?

I hear COP is hiring again, including poaching externally, less than 3 months since the last layoff! As such, the timing is perfect to share The Seven Survival Tips for a Job (NOT a Career) at COP: 1) Negotiate really well prior to being hired, as... — read more 

I hear COP is hiring again, including poaching externally, less than 3 months since the last layoff! As such, the timing is perfect to share The Seven Survival Tips for a Job (NOT a Career) at COP: 1) Negotiate really well prior to being hired, as... — read more 

So it’s been leaked in the office by a IT lead VD who is working on the plans for the data center closure and office planning that COP will be moving operations to Houston mid year.... writing has been on the wall for a long time and with prices... — read more 

With the recent negativity in company in general why not take this new year as an opportunity to recognize our strengths. I say let's start listing all the positives you see from day to day activities at the company. It could be as simple as biggest... — read more 

Post your COP predictions for the year in the comments. I'll start: COP will move over 100 technical staff from the UK to the US.

Happy New Year, minions! Here’s a brief review of 2018. In February we cancelled ECO and announced the end of layoffs during a nice VCIP announcement. We were already right sized! Plus Harvey was tough for the bureaucrats here. Future reductions... — read more 

I came back here for fun after being let go a few years ago. I would say I feel bad for the amount of apparent bitter, hate still here. I look at other O&G operators and see nowhere near the level animosity, hate and discontent on similar "layoff"... — read more 

When will Bartlesville layoffs start? Phillips is starting their layoffs in January. How deep will they go and will they offer any transfers?

We should have a bring your dog to work day!

'Self-promoters' do nothing but still get ahead at work By Sean Coughlan BBC News You might have seen their strategically self-regarding emails or watched their self-inflating egos in work meetings. But business school researchers have identified a... — read more 

It was announced from the company that ConocoPhillips completed the sale of it subsidiary that holds 16.5% interest in Clair Field assets at the same time acquired 39.2% interest in assets inGreater Kuparuk Area in Alaska and 38% interest in the... — read more 

Since it is about that time of the year again, please share your thoughts about the performance appraisal process? I think we only pay lip service to team work and then ensure it doesn’t happen by virtue of the competitive environment we create. This... — read more 

I've heard from a reliable source that after we complete the UK divestiture, Bartlesville will be next. Apparently we've already received bids from the Salvation Army and United Way for all of our OK assets.

This article reports the completion of the three infill well program in the Timor Sea. The project was completed ahead of time and 40% under budget. The ConocoPhillips-led group at Bayu-Undan gas-condensate field in the Timor Sea reported the... — read more 

$25/bbl price drop... watch for our incompetent management to start layoffs in 2019. But they are paid well to make these tough decisions!

Following the announced revision by the current administration of NPR-A, ConocoPhillips is pushing to make more land available for drilling in the area surrounding Teshekpuk Lake, Alaska. As we all know the former administration widened the area... — read more 

RML talks a lot about inclusion but really missed an opportunity have the composition of his ELT be representative of 50/50 males & females. Optimistically I’d like to think that HS as the lead of HR will have the opportunity to sit on the ELT like... — read more 

COP CIO has announced that he is "all in" with the cloud, that should start the downsizing of Bartlesville IT. Phillips 66 is doing the same thing and their layoffs are to resume Jan 1 2019 in Bartlesville/Worldwide. I am guessing the next two years... — read more 

Problem is that COP has let go those who have experience and know what they’re doing. Now, inexperienced people are running groups and they have no clue. Not their fault. Just bad decisions by higher ups.

.......for spending the most money on consultants who then give them awards.

Looks like the latest in the increasing amount of asset sales could be the UK, with media reporting keen interest from elsewhere. Shame, the North Sea is proper oil territory and I enjoyed going to Aberdeen. Divesting seems to be the way though.

Our next recession has started which will require more adjustments. Closing Bartlesville offices should be high on the agenda. Completing move to Energy Centers and closing Bartlesville will be some of our first moves along with centralizing all... — read more 

If you are a disingenuous self serving manager, come join the talent management turfers club. All new managers get assigned a special interest group in the company designed to make employees feel valued. It’s part of the leadership development... — read more 

Got a job in few weeks after let go. Got package and now enjoying working in busy asset with lot of drillings. My feeling right now is similar to watching hunger games movie for all folks in EC3 and Main Complex while eating popcorn and drinking... — read more 

What a joke!

Sadly, it was decided that I was no longer a necessary part of ConocoPhillips last September after many years of loyal service. I receive a decent exit package which has given me some time to start a side career in online writing. But more... — read more