What industries are people applying to that provide a competitive salary vs Oil and Gas? I have heard people going to Amazon, Tesla, etc and claiming higher salaries but I don’t see those jobs posted online. Can’t seem to find many jobs... — read more 

Does anyone know what the ranking groups were ( what CL levels were ranked together )

Anyone new coming in is destined for failure - they just don’t know it yet! The whole operation is broken because management will never step up to solve a multitude of problems. The only thing I’ve seen these Kool-Aid drinking fools do is nothing but... — read more 

Nothing rattles my cage more.... it's been at least 13hrs of travel, you are at your connecting flight and oh "sorry sir, we have no seat available for you". Why did you sell me a ticket when there is not room for 8-10% of us? If I would have known... — read more 

If nothing else, just to see the levels of incompetence that are pervasive here. How a Greenpeace undercover reporting team embarrassed ExxonMobil Two Exxon lobbyists bragged about their political influence and cynical PR ploys. An undercover... — read more 

I've been PIPd and it was very unpleasant, the brief conversation. About 5 minutes – with my current (3 mo) Supervisor and also his predecessor (2 yrs) laying it out – timing, meaning, encouragement. I actually like the current S. So I saved the... — read more 

I am new to XOM and have fallen in love with the safety culture here. Just so I don’t break any rules, are we allowed to chew gum while walking on campus?

Thank you to whoever made up the story being passed around about running into an old colleague near the elevator and telling them to not resign. Needed some comedic relief on my Wednesday.

While oil prices are rising now we all know the way this goes. Prices will crash again. Do we have time to pay down debt before then? Are we strong enough to survive the next bust?

Has “we have the best people” been repeated so many times that people believe it or just say it as a reflex? I for one am tired of hearing people say it so often. Don’t try tell me other companies don’t have good people. If you believe this please... — read more 

When I joined Development Company at Greenspoint we would have big all company meetings at the hotel next to the office. I remember thinking the old guys were so jaded and cynical. Comments like don’t trust a word management says. I thought wow these... — read more 

What was your biggest motivating factor? Friends I know left for a variety of reasons but common thread seems to be moving closer to family.

Can we ever trust management again? I keep wondering at what leaves the trust is lost. I am confused when I hear people at high levels of the organization say they can’t make decisions and are waiting for others to decide. Does Darren decide... — read more 

I work way more than 40 hours a week. No chance I will ever have a sponsor as I am too old for that now. I work and don’t have time for exercise or my kids as I am so afraid of being PIPd. I feel like my blood pressure is going up up up. Only thing I... — read more 

Anyone on here around during what I understand was an extended downturn in the 1980’s and 90’s? What was it like to work at ExxonMobil during that time? I fear I must have joined in a bo-m and have a warped sense of what normal at this company and in... — read more 

I have sent out two. I am still trying to decide what industry and jobs I should be applying for.

Has management been transparent with any groups on headcount targets? Where are we headed?

It feels riskier to work at ExxonMobil and in the oil and gas sector than before. I used to trade higher pay for security of ExxonMobil but now with security gone feel I should be paid more to compensate for removal of security previously promised. I... — read more 

I support capitalism so I struggle with this one. If the market wants to pay them more so be it. What am I missing? It doesn’t feel right for CEOs to make so much but maybe it is a good thing.

With everything that has happened this past year it is easy to be negative. Every once in a while I remember I have much to be thankful for. I’m not saying I like all that has happened but at the same time maybe I need to think about the good things... — read more 

Is our industry dead? Are we holding hope out for the glory days? Should we all be quitting? My fear is I am Uncle Rico Uncle Rico: Back in '82, I used to be able to throw a pigskin a quarter mile. Kip: Are you serious? Uncle Rico: I'm dead... — read more 

I feel mad but I am not sure if my anger is due to the COVID demand drop and industry slump or how the company responded to it all I don’t know

Do you see any end for the great Exxodus in sight? PIPs coming, then minimal to zero raises, and then it’s time for PADP all over again! What do you want to see from the company?

Hello after 13 years starting to consider leaving the company. My question is if I left today would I have the option of taking a pension cash out? If so how long would it take to receive? Thanks in advance

Is today the day?

More realistic question, who replaces Swiger? His retirement should be coming soon. Theories? Who replaces him and who fill the position that person vacates?

The past July 4th celebration has made an impression on me. Maybe it is just the covid recovery or my own personal insomnia about it all with the company, but I believe now this is an epiphany to save our jobs. America! If you want to buy gas or oil... — read more 

Every time I open LinkedIn there are two or three more resignations. Won’t be anyone left at this rate.

Let’s get to the important stuff. Everyone else has Ford’s. Most people drive Fords. Chevys are POS

My origination of the team was just that. Good teams are democratic – all must participate and all must benefit. The vote is in and we’re leaving. Binks suggested this move last week – his continual 401(K) distraction assignments are way too... — read more 

Looked at my spending over the long weekend and I am losing my shirt working in the Permian. If they don’t bring back the COLA I am going to start making noise about needing to move back to Houston like many others are already doing. If they won’t... — read more 

Many are already talking about it. I'm just wondering what the situation will look like at Exxon when that happens again?

What’s the endgame? Why have two TC when BTC is lower cost ?

To the comic genius that created this post proxy video: https://www.captiongenerator.com/2254511/ExxonMobil-CEO-Reacts-to-2021-Shareholder-Vote Your 6k viewers want you to create a new one to document the rant which must have followed the KM video... — read more 

The SEC investigation on Permian revealed lot of inconsistencies. Current situation is worse with horrific staffing moves and declining competitive position( not even top 10) What still makes people working the Permian that they should take the BS?... — read more 

Can we stop attacking one another when we are in this together? Younger employees are not the older employees' enemy and vice versa. For as long as we fight amongst each other, the management is rubbing their hands gleefully because that means we are... — read more 

So many people in Midland and Carlsbad still hoping the COLA will return. Sad really. I keep wondering how they will react when they realize it is not coming back.

What’s with all the #Admin posts?

GenX and Millennials can’t wait to get us out of XOM. I can’t understand why. You’d be nothing without us sharing our operational knowledge. You say it’s “your time” but remember that sooner or later the next generation will say the same for you... — read more 

This latest brouhaha means nothing in the long run. Whatever fines they might have to pay, whatever changes they have to make, it will cost them nothing. They won't pay for it out of their own pockets. All they'll do is lay off or fire (more likely... — read more