Topics regarding layoffs at Devon Energy Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Devon Energy Corp.

The Oil Bust 2016 ! The next Disaster Movie

It is happening to every oil company. Devon will be laying off 53% of its workforce in Oklahoma City. I'm not sure how many people that will translate to, but the number i heard was 2300. They have to make a transition plan of some kind. Look for the... — read more 

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| 2600 views | | 6 replies (last February 4, 2016)
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DVN Was In Decline Before Oil Fell

Devon had been running a slack operation for many years and the the sudden drop in prices only expedited its day of reckoning. Devon will forever serve as an example of what not to do when commodity prices are high. Priority was given to things other... — read more 

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| 2660 views | | 6 replies (last February 9, 2016)
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Layoff date

Any word on dates? Can managers man up and tell us all?

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| 4200 views | | 11 replies (last February 2, 2016)
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50/50

It's a 50/50 split. I out-work 50% of the older professionals in my position. A hard worker is a hard worker. The same badass experienced professionals, were badass young professionals. So just accept that there will be both young and old lost and... — read more 

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| 3240 views | | 16 replies (last February 2, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FIthBll

Young Professonals Incubated at Devon

The young professionals who have spent their entire career at Devon are going to be in for a rude awakening. I'm talking about those that interned at Devon and accepted their first job at Devon during the boom years. You are part of the reason why... — read more 

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| 7330 views | | 42 replies (last February 5, 2016)
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BLACK SUV'S

WTF With all the black SUV'S in the parking lots this morning.

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| 3860 views | | 6 replies (last January 29, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FGU1Vta

10 Great movies to help you through the lay off

eep reading for a list of 10 layoff movies from the past three decades. Office Space (1999): The movie that brought “flair” and “a case of the Mondays” into the American vernacular takes a decidedly contemptuous view of modern office culture. A group... — read more 

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| 1400 views | | 5 replies (last January 30, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FGgaec7

So here's the updated plan

With an increased number of Devon employee's going on the list the upper snuff are trying find ways to transition the work. The good news I heard is Ben Williams will be out. This is making me very happy. There will not be an IT department anymore... — read more 

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Steps to successfully predict Layoff Day

Step 1: Say that the layoffs are going to happen TODAY every day. Step 2: Layoffs eventually happen. Step 3: Success! Say I told you so and injure arm while you pat yourself on the back.

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Post ID: @OP+FFiNpUf

DVN just released their SEC filings today and the Execs have been handsomely rewarded for all of their accomplishments!

Hager 99028 shares $2.653MM Vaughn 37720 shares $1.01MM Taylor 44,152 shares $1.183MM Rudolph 34560 shares $926K Richels 143648 shares $3.848MM Mitchell 17920 shares $480K Marcum 34560 shares $926K I'm sure these are in line with all of the rewards... — read more 

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| 3620 views | | 8 replies (last January 31, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FFuPZvh

"Oil Soars toward $34 on Possible production cuts"

Oil soared on Thursday after a Russian official said Saudi Arabia had proposed that oil-producing countries cut output by up to 5 percent each amid a massive supply glut in the world market that has depressed prices for a year and a half. The... — read more 

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| 2320 views | | 6 replies (last January 29, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FFCjVGO

Nebu

Just walked by nebu and there were a lot of HR people in there. It looks like they are installing self check outs.

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Post ID: @OP+FFAHxXh

40% Target, Dollars not headcount

Every 100-200k saves 1-2 jobs. Getting rid of perks, software, tools. Anything that is not a necessity. Jobs last resort after all other means.

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Just for fun

Complete this sentence. Waiting to be laid off from Devon is like waking for...

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| 2830 views | | 10 replies (last January 30, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FFj5gia

Nigerian prince here to help

This is prince Imsofa King Wetoddit from Nigeria. My daddy died due to a heart attack in Nigeria when the oil prices fell. I need 15 lucky people to help transfer my dads $15 million dollar to my USA bank account I will give 20% if the sum to you for... — read more 

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| 1260 views | | 5 replies (last January 30, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FFA9Rj7

It'll only make Devon stronger.

Let's be honest there are a lot of low or average performers that need to be let go. Getting rid of them will only make us leaner and better prepared for when prices recover.

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| 2711 views | | 11 replies (last January 28, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FF1QVPE

Layoffs are confirmed

I have a buddy that is close to the CEO and he told him that Devon is doing layoffs this year. He thinks it may be in Q1. Sorry for the bad news folks.

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| 3280 views | | 9 replies (last January 28, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FFakvAe

Devon SAP Layoffs

Is that group targeted? They are super expensive and have no clue what needs to be done

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| 1960 views | | 3 replies (last January 29, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FFW8qdG

Check

Is anyone else not seeing their check amount for Friday?

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| 2460 views | | 6 replies (last January 28, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FET2LUY

Petro-Technical Professionals

What are things looking like for the petro-technical professionals? (Engineers, geophysics, etc) These are often the highest paid people but at the same time, they are actually making the money for the company. Does Devon take this into... — read more 

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| 3710 views | | 11 replies (last February 1, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FEVlhVb

Uncertainty

Management is only giving vague answers about the layoffs. No counts or timeline. Just wondering if we will get a 60 day notice due to projected totals everyone is discussing...

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| 3960 views | | 12 replies (last January 28, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FEKGF8C

LIGHT!

I've been reading all this, and thought I'd share. I once had a great job, was very dedicated, accomplished, and successful as could be. Gave my soul to it. One day, after a decade, they told me I wasn't good enough anymore. Gave me severance, and... — read more 

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| 2930 views | | 7 replies (last January 27, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FEyihqi

Canada

25,110 fewer oil and gas jobs in 2015 if compared to 2014 -- that is a whopping 50 percent decline in overall jobs in the sector. Its just too expensive. Devon will be divesting all of its Canada interest. Layoffs have already started and will... — read more 

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| 1414 views | | 1 reply (January 27, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FEyexZY

No more layoffs

Layoffs for 2016 are done with. Goodluck to those gone. Let's get back to work!

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| 2790 views | | 8 replies (last January 28, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FEtKMth

Tomorrow

Should I take off tomorrow?

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| 3070 views | | 4 replies (last January 27, 2016)
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Come join the future

http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk05/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=BLOOMENERGY&cws=1&org=BLOOMENERGY

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Come join the future.

http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk05/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=BLOOMENERGY&cws=1&org=BLOOMENERGY

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Post ID: @OP+FDenn1U

?

Is it happening?

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| 2480 views | | 3 replies (last January 26, 2016)
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