We’ve all heard the chairman’s anecdote about being thanked for firing someone. We all thought it was a load of bs. Nobody actually believed him, but maybe it was true! I got SPOSA’d and couldn’t be happier. I’m in renewables making good money, got... — read more
How to succeed at work.
https://www.ted.com/talks/carla_harris_how_to_find_the_person_who_can_help_you_get_ahead_at_work
Cost of Living in Texas Is Much Less Than New Jersey
Source: USA Today 7 October 2021 New Jersey • Household income range for middle class: $39,920 - $197,868 • Median family income: $105,705 (2nd highest) • Middle class share of New Jersey income: 45.8% (13th lowest) • Richest... — read more
Will Our Houston (Spring) Campus Adopt A Strategy for Recruiting Start-Ups, Scale-Ups, Research Institutes and Academia
Shell Corporation - Amsterdam Watch our open invitation to start-ups, scale-ups, research institutes, academia and mature companies to join us at Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam https://www.energytransitioncampus.com/
Union at Exxon Beaumont, Texas, refinery faces removal vote
By Erwin Seba 7 October 2021 Source: Reuters HOUSTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Members of the union representing locked-out workers at Exxon Mobil Corp's (XOM.N) Beaumont, Texas, refinery have submitted a petition to force a vote on removing the union, the... — read more
DW Forum
Email just came out for Houston employees to be considered to attend the forum in person. The questions ask what group you work in and how long you’ve been with the company. Curating who can attend = no one from EMIT!
Characteristic of weak leadership
You know what one of the main characteristics of week leadership is? Not being able to face the music. When you are too scared to answer questions posed by your employees or you are hiding some stuff and refuse to even try, you are showing just how... — read more
BK ordered the slido q's be nuked
In an effort to please our almighty leader, EMIT VP ordered that all Slido questions be deleted. When asked about specifically about this morning he commented "If our hotshot employees feel the need to ask the Chairman these types of questions... — read more
Stock Price on Main Page
Anyone still remember the stock price on the main page several years ago? The code is still there in the page source, just not showing. It has always been like this: when things go wrong, hide them.
New resignation meme
Take a selfie at the forum with DW in the background. #exxodus
Justifying the actions
The forum is with CEO - not HR. There is a certain level of maturity expected from workforce and decorum expected when given a chance to ask questions to chairman. For example: asking Chairman whether Chick-Filet on campus should open for longer... — read more
They deleted every single question!
What is this really? What kind of a joke? Is his ego really that vulnerable? People are using thier names showing the “Courage of Conviction” that there is a lot that is wrong in the way we are treated as employees. And they deete everything? And... — read more
Global Employee Walkout October 20
Could this happen?
Save the thread stating that Exxon deleted slido questions P&GA minions are trying to down it into oblivion!!!
More cowardice from DW!!
Best Slido Question - pre censure
Best slido question I saw before it was deleted right before my eyes: “was it worth it?”….. 4 words that summed it all up
Boycott DW forum
Don’t attend or better yet go and sit with your back to the stage. They have made it obvious they have zero intention of answering our questions. #slidogate
Stupid Boston Dynamics Robot Dog
So disappointing to see all the LinkedIn posts and self congratulatory remarks from management on the Boston dynamics dog. I am in the Permian and no one has talked to us about if we need a robot dog. Looks like a new toy with no use case. Post some... — read more
Individuals should not have to rely on whisper networks for justice.
https://techworkerhandbook.org/ The Tech Worker Handbook is a collection of resources for tech workers who are looking to make more informed decisions about whether to speak out on issues that are in the public interest. Aiming to improve working... — read more
Slido: Ask here
Post your questions in this thread since EM censored the official slido
Does management really see themselves as "Leaders"?
Seriously, though. Does management really believe we think of them as our Leaders? Manager and Leader are two separate things and I certainly do not see our XOM management (especially middle management) as leading us in any way. All they do is... — read more
DW Townhall Questions Disappearing
As people posted questions in for the DW townhall, questions were selectively brought down. Did anyone else catch this?!??!
Apparently, acorn is Exxon's future
Who'd have thought...
Any Speculation on what Darren Talley Will Speak About?
Talley has an employee forum scheduled in Annandale tomorrow. Any idea what it’s about?
O&G to tech
Folks who moved from O&G to tech how is your experience?
How is attrition calculated
Everyone talks about high attrition, but can anyone share the formula and component factors? How exactly is attrition calculated in EM?
New Upstream Cost saving guidelines…it starts with ME
Coming out soon.. Guidelines for business travel, luncheons, team building activities and the most laughable using management consultants.. The company will blame you for all possible costs and scrutinize every dollar spent by employees. Very bleak... — read more
This company has no shame
According to Reuters, the company spokesperson declared that “ any positions opened this year due to performance-related dismissals may be refilled, he said”. In other words, the oversized and repeated PIP had to be implemented because the company... — read more
Best oil company pay in Midland
I am looking to leave and am curious who has the best pay in Midland. I know it isn’t us. I heard Concho but they are no longer around. Anyone know who pays the most? I am looking to stay in Midland long term and that is a recipe for failure with... — read more
How many planning to leave if raises aren’t HUGE
Am I the only one planning to leave unless raises are HUGE? I can put up with a lot of the money os right.
Reuters - The Houston CUBE and it's LEGO replica has now become an Internet emblem for a wrenching staff exodus and our financial fall
By Gary McWilliams 4 October 2020 Source: Reuters.com 4 MIN READ HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil’s trophy U.S. campus is becoming an Internet meme. The visually stunning complex, sometimes compared to Apple’s ring and Alphabet’s Googleplex... — read more
Exxon exodus turns floating 'cube' into Internet meme
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exxon-exodus-turns-floating-cube-200854594.html
Got offer
Got an offer with 36% raise within Bangalore. I want to take it currently evaluating pros and cons of ExxonMobil. Any help will be appreciated. 90 % I am going to take this offer but still 10% want me to stay. I am in BTC UIT; 25 CL; Last rating... — read more
How long will we PIP 8%
A post here says 8% PIP until 2025. Is there an article or website you can link to?
How many unused vacation days do you get paid when leaving the company?
If you leave in January, do you get paid for the vacation days in a whole year?
Big Oil is going all-out to fight climate rules in Build Back Better
ExxonMobil, the nation's largest oil-and-gas company, has spent at least $1.6 million since August 11 on political and issue ads on Facebook that have been viewed 31 million times, InfluenceMap... — read more
I'd give anything for a chance to leave XOM
I'm incapable of saying no to more work. I end up working 60-hour weeks on average and I've been told that it's on me to say no to more work, but I can't do it. When you're chronically ill and your medical depends on your employer, there are not many... — read more
Managing pyschological health within our company
The psychological well-being of the workforce is a key factor in the performance and productivity at work. Join DNV's expert Jeff Witte, as he shares preventive measures and tools you can use to secure employee well-being and provide organizational... — read more