The Exxon lobbyist who got caught on tape talking about how the company manipulates politicians is no longer employed. By Molly Taft Wednesday 11:20AM Source: Gizmodo.com Remember the Exxon lobbyist who got caught on tape admitting that the company... — read more
Most racists company
Inclusion and diversify is a joke. New ranking system weeds out minorities and puts white frat guys in charge. I am done.
ExxonMobil and Rosneft team up on carbon management - Is H2 and NH3 The Low Carbon Fuels of the Future?
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) and Rosneft (MCX:ROSN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the assessment of lower-carbon technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations. Source: Energy Voice 30 September... — read more
Taking time off
How many people take some time off to recharge after being laid off or fired? I know some have no choice due to finances, but what about the rest? I'm constantly stressed out, overworked, and my anxiety is at an all-time high... I'm considering... — read more
BTC - what a disaster
I quit BTC last year right after the disguised layoffs started . Since then I learned that ~70% of whom i knew in DS/EMIT quit too!(may be in other deps the churn rates are low). You guys' might be surprised to hear these numbers...even I was!. Many... — read more
I’m out, how about you?
I have been with Exxon a few years and was ranked very good. I am looking around and will leave when I get a good offer. I may make less money in salary but with 401k, bonus, and possibly rsu, I w I’ll make as much or more in the first year... — read more
Lump Sum vs Pension
Anyone know the ratio of people taking lump sum vs pension? I wonder what it was historically. Is anyone taking pension these days? I was a pension person my whole career. Not now.
Good Entertainment
With all the negative feedback from current or former XOM employees on this forum (some of which I’m sure are former colleagues over the last 25 years), I decided to read up on some other IOG companies and see how bad we really are. Not shockingly... — read more
Simple
XOM does not know how manage people. We keep hiring same kids over and over again; >3.7 GPA, no other life experience but text book, no soft skill, entitlement always think deserve for something. They are the ones keep promoting and managers now... — read more
Exxon to get boost from higher natural gas, crude prices in Q3
By Claudia Assis 1 hr ago Source: MarketWatch and SEC Filing Exxon Mobil Corp. late Thursday said that higher prices for crude and natural gas will boost its bottom line in the third quarter. ***Profit margins for its chemicals products, however... — read more
XTO
Any XTO people left? Maybe a few here and there, what’s the latest status on having a job and not getting PIPed?
Management doesn’t understand
I was in a meeting and management was trying to make us feel better and excite us by sharing how well the company is doing financially. It just left people more angry as we still don’t have benefits returned and there is no willingness to make us... — read more
Liquidation
Why do we even need exploration company? Pretty obvious at this point the plan is to just liquidate the company. Besides Guyana and Permian there is nothing progressing. No plans to hire in the upstream. Limited investment back into the business and... — read more
Conference Boondoggle
Seeing posts on LinkedIn about “proud to represent XOM” at geoscience conference in Denver. Really? We need to be sending at least 18 geoscientists to rep XOM? Not like the company is doing any ground breaking research that will lead to exploration... — read more
What is CL / P-T ?
I saw a number next to my name labeling CL/P-T. What is this?
Changing roles within EM
Is it smart to move roles within EM? I'm certain that my career will not get ahead if I remain part of my current team, but I'm not sure if I should try and change roles or simply leave the company altogether (which would most likely take me much... — read more
Things are not as they seem
Do people on the outside still consider XOM to be one of the better companies to work for? So many are still applying for jobs that it makes me think somehow XOM has managed to keep its reputation as one of the best employers in O&G intact despite... — read more
Record operating costs are slowing the U.S. shale drilling revival
By DAVID WETHE on 9/29/2021 Source: World Oil HOUSTON (Bloomberg) --America’s oil producers are boosting output at a slower place as record costs hammer the shale patch, according to a survey of industry executives. Out of 47 responding companies... — read more
BTC Reality
Summary of things obswrved as an experienced hire in the company for >1 year. Let’s try to keep it real and civil - Early career Engineers in USA - EIO program, full exposure to networks in the company, multiple experiences. Competitive... — read more
UIT Ask Me Anything
So, today we had our hour long UIT Ask Me Anything, with most of the time being used for delivering prepared material. I'm guessing they did not want it to turn into a "Permian AMA" One question on PDS was given the typical glossy answer, but no... — read more
ExxonMobil makes first amended offer since lockout
https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/article/ExxonMobil-makes-first-amended-offer-since-lockout-16496254.php
Wonder why employees are leaving
My whole family got COVID in different dates. MOH told me to come back sept 27 My Boss did not agree and call MOH to change the date for me to be back on Sept 20. That is how “we are Exxon” treat their employees Wonder why people are leaving!!!! — read more
Should I leave?
Have an offer on the table to leave for a place that will match base salary and give a 30% bonus. Offer is from a non-O&G company that is also not tech-related. It’s also two rungs up on the career ladder. I’ve never had a bonus at EM and my last... — read more
Clinton Employee Forum Next Week
Darrin Talley + EMRE leadership team. What is this going to be about? Rumored reorg or just a regular forum? Knowledgeable answers only.
What will you do with your pay hike?
With 7% company match coming back, wonder what you’ll do with all that extra cash. For me - I will use it on skill building for career shift
What is procedure to resignation?
New Hire here from BTC. Got better offer can someone please share what is procedure to resign? Anything other than sending email to Manager I need to do? Thanks In Advance.
7% pay hike for all in US
Starting Oct 1. You are welcome
HR intervention for racist treatment
Have any of you faced harrasment on racial basis regularly? Is there any hope to get help on this front? I am a BTC employee and my Houston contacts sometimes mistreat me and always pass the blame to me for their mistakes. I may not be flawless but... — read more
8 things you should never say in a job interview — and smart phrases to use instead
Rebecca Jones , HerMoney Sep 26, 2021, 7:20 AM Source: Business Insider One pandemic takeaway that we're taking with us for decades to come (i.e. forever) is the "great awakening" many of us have had about what makes us happy and what doesn't... — read more
Positive Note Monday: Engine No. 1 getting press / Philanthropy Now
Two very diff topics: First (no pop links): Eng No 1 starting to do interviews after the success. Not the new board members, but the instigators guess you could say. These people are investment bankers, btw. Still loves the dollars above all. ... — read more
Annual United Way fun feast
Per the note from Management it’s time once again for the annual United way “drive” I wonder if this year there will be auction opportunities for rides in managers exotic cars, tours of wine collections, private one on one dinners or? Note all of... — read more
Why Chevron And Exxon Shun Solar And Wind
Editor OilPrice.com Sun, September 26, 2021, 2:00 PM·5 min read Exxon, Chevron Shun Solar And Wind Across the Atlantic, U.S. supermajors Exxon and Chevron are betting on renewable fuels and CCS, but they are steering clear of investments in... — read more
Cost of Attrition
The god pod should pay a consultant to tell them what they should already know. Dan Price said it well The best way to avoid a "worker shortage" is to make sure your employees don't quit in the first place. The best way to do that is to treat... — read more
Rising Costs and Falling Capital Productivity Have Fundamentally Changed Return Profile
We produced 39 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per $1,000 USD of capital employed in 2001, 20 boe by 2009, and a mere 8 boe by 2020. This ~80% decline in capital productivity (a metric that is not impacted by prices) over two decades along with... — read more
Curbing attrition rate
After months of conducting an exhaustive study, ExxonMobil has determined how to curb the abnormally high employee attrition rate. It has been decided to place a drape over the Houston campus cube, so no LinkedIn pictures can be taken. Employees... — read more
Tuition reimbursement?
I realize this is probably a humorous post at this point, but does anyone know if tuition reimbursement is still a thing? Haven’t been able to get a straight answer, and this was basically the only perk I was hanging on for. Anyone have any success... — read more
I want all CREDIT of your work
Supervisor and Managers are expert in taking credit of other work, first to send email and do yammer post. We see all your BS and you have Fcuking zero respect.
Fewer and fewer people are thinking of XOM as a long-term employment option
Other than those who are close to retirement and are mostly praying not to be affected by layoffs or PIPs before their time here is up, I don't think there are many employees left here who are looking at XOM as a long-term option. The company has... — read more
BTC salaries are 40% lower than market average
The salries at BtC are 40-50% lower than market, liar management keeps saying they do a benchmark but its just nit true. There are few folks who are happy because they come from tier 3 colleges and conpanies. Some if them are also made team lead and... — read more
Permian will not keep talent unless changes are made
Management doesn't seem to understand what young people want and who they are competing with for employees. Me and others are looking at tech jobs. Some have already left for other employers who offer the work experience we are seeking. Feels like a... — read more