This is not specific to Exxon though. I noticed this elsewhere where I worked. I find it amusing when people try to emphasize that they don’t care for their job here anymore because it’s long been clear to everyone that this is no longer a place to... — read more
TSA in nature
The TSA is in the nature garage this morning.
It looks like being a yes man is the only way to survive at XOM
I sometimes wonder if I’m paid for my skills, knowledge and work ethics, or to agree with whatever comes out of my manager’s mouth. Whenever I expressed my true opinion I was ignored. What does that teach us?
How Are We Doing on Our Cultural Journey After Three Years?
Remember our 2018 scorecard. Are We Meeting Our Culturual Objectives After Three Years? Empower People To Make An Impact (1) Prioritize integrated business objectives over "siloed" functional targets. (2) Use our full scope of accountability (3)... — read more
Poll of XOM/XTO who visit this site - who are your top 5 musicians? This tells a lot about folks who vist
Chris LeDoux Keith Whitley Tracy Lawerence Charley Pride Freddy Fender Oh lord, my code is 69 again!
Headcount Goals
Given the planned asset sales and EMs smaller footprint - what is the target global headcount that EM is shooting for in 2025/ 2026? Just trying to figure out how many more years of 8% PIP we will have coupled with minimal recruiting efforts.
We Are ExxonBitcoin
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/26/exxon-mining-bitcoin-with-crusoe-energy-in-north-dakota-bakken-region.html
Attrition declined in 2022?
My group is loosing some young engineers in 2022, but far fewer than were leaving at this same time in 2021. Also no more RE left in my group so none to leave in 2022. Attrition way down? Is this typical across most groups?
1/3 of all jobs can be done from home
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0047272720300992
Can’t, Won’t, Don’t Stop
The resignations seem to be accelerating! People don’t want to put up with another assessment cycle when the market is so hot with opportunities.
Are We Going to Be Building EV Charging Stations Along With Chevron, BP and Shell?
BP to spend £1B in new EV charging infrastructure for U.K. Mar. 25, 2022 10:28 AM ETBP p.l.c. (BP) By: Carl Surran, Seeking Alpha News Editor BP (BP +0.4%) said it plans to spend £1B ($1.32B) to expand electric vehicle charging in the U.K. over the... — read more
Gooood luck hotshots
As my good ol' friend BK at EMIT used to say, good luck you su---r hotshots. If you think you can get a job at Amazon and quantuple your salary, good luck to you hotshots! What a guy!
Employees Who Stay In Companies Longer Than Two Years Get Paid 50% Less
By Cameron Keng Forbes.com 22 June 2014 The worst kept secret is that employees are making less on average every year. There are millions of reasons for this, but we’re going to focus on one that we can control. Staying employed at the same company... — read more
The raise is just an illusion
They give you a 2-3% raise and the next person is downgraded by that same amount, or even let go. Same or even a smaller cost to the company. My advice to the people that are exited about their raises: Don’t pop the champagne just yet. Tomorrow it... — read more
The Woodlands
I am no longer with Exxon. Since departing my health has improved dramatically. The Woodlands as many know has an extensive trail network that is a huge plus. I am jogging and biking on the trails and have been going to the gym. Once a week... — read more
Chemical companies face unique challenge during energy transition
By Amanda Drane, Staff writer Houston Chronicle 24 March 2022 Leaders of the world’s largest chemical companies are grappling with an important question: how to grow production while cutting emissions? Both of those goals are essential to the... — read more
Not many will be left
In my team, half of the people are looking for a new job and the other half is hoping the next layoffs round will include them. The way things are going, EM will find itself rather desperate for employees at some point in not so distant future... — read more
A nice try
An email urging lower wages for new employees due to higher gas prices sparks walkout at... — read more
Murphy Oil CEO told everyone Exxon found up to a billion barrels in Brazil on Tuesday. Why XOM keeps it as a secret? Don't get it...
Exxon estimates up to 1 billion barrels in Brazil oil prospect - partner https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-estimates-up-1-billion-barrels-new-brazil-oil-prospect-2022-03-22/ What's wrong with XOM leadership? Murphy Oil CEO already told... — read more
New Exploration VP should have been an external hire
The announcement of JA as new Head of Global Exploration was a missed opportunity to shake things up, like DW has done with the CFO, Investor Relations, and most recently with Low-Carbs Greenwashing Solutions. Geoscience has been decimated and the... — read more
Ranking
Why KO and PDS if there is a pre ranking done even before the employees submit all their documents? Suck a joke
"Investing in People" chapter of Sustainability Report
A place to thrive- only for chosen ones ( hipos) Attract best talent - threw that away, long time to return Full Potential - only for chosen ones Future leaders - ditto Harness diversity - embarrassingly condescending and not real Horse already left... — read more
Bye bye
Just a regularly scheduled reminder to all the complainers that nobody is holding you here at gunpoint. You have every right to leave at any point and I encourage you to exercise that right. You will be happier, we will be happier, everybody will be... — read more
I'll let you know when I stop laughing
"We strive to foster a diverse, collaborative and productive work environment in order to achieve superior business results." Found that gem in a job advert for XOM. That's what they're selling to new recruits. Once they're roped in, I wonder how... — read more
Former GM exec hired to lead LCS
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exxonmobil-appoints-dan-ammann-president-185800366.html JB, head of LCS, is retiring in May, and the board is bringing in Dan Ammann as his replacement. To anyone in LCS -- was this move a surprise? Seemed like JB was... — read more
Baytown or Spring
Which one is better?
EMIT Forum: Oops, no time for Q&A
Oops, they ran out of time to go through a significant number of questions during the Q&A portion. How surprising! If one were suspicious, one might think that they wanted to reduce the chances for people to get answers to tough questions...
I come here because I want to
If you want a specific reason why I'm still here after having left EM 2 years ago? Here, I'll give you a few. I want to remind myself that I escaped for a reason. It makes me appreciate what I have now much more. I also get a kick out of knowing that... — read more
Ru
All 4 major international oilfield servicing firms have now left Russia: Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes and Weatherford International Russia will struggle with exploration and servicing of fields without them. China cannot substitute for... — read more
Cyprus offshore appraisal confirms Exxon gas find -energy ministry
An appraisal drilling for hydrocarbons off Cyprus has reaffirmed a reservoir of high quality gas in an area licensed to ExxonMobil and Qatar Petroleum, the island's energy ministry said on... — read more
If you no longer work at XOM, why do you keep visiting this page?
This is not a "stay away" or "you don't belong here" kind of post, I'm genuinely curious what you get from it? If I managed to find a new job and leave or if I were laid off or even fired, I personally would not want to have anything to do with this... — read more
Demotivating environment
Do leadership think we are so stupid that we don’t notice who gets promoted or elevated? Picking favorites and those who are willing to jump on the latest nonsense is common place. Qualifications and past accomplishments do not matter. Power... — read more
Typical ExxonMobil Retiree Pension at Retirement
There is a lot of chatter around how great Exxon Mobil retirement pension alone is what some people are saying is worth to hang on and into the toxic environment. So given that can those that have already retired, close to retirement, or soon will be... — read more
Meant to add this a while ago: my thoughts 1 year out
For some context (without doxxing myself), I left ExxonMobil a little over a year ago after spending only a few years with the company. I was hired directly out of grad-school and was pretty excited to be chosen (scientific background). I stayed away... — read more
Phone tracking?
Can someone in EMIT confirm what the company tracks on our company devices? I always assumed they could track our activities but figured my boss was too busy to spend time checking up on us. Until last week a former colleague reached out and asked... — read more