For those either in or out - you always out. early: penny to pound (Emp - ZZ Top just got paid) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51cUfyBFVuY bit later: under inspection (Emp - Nirvana something in the... — read more
Lawmaker Threatens to Subpoena Exxon After Secret Video
Lawmaker Threatens to Subpoena Exxon After Secret Video The chairman of a powerful House subcommittee said he is seeking answers from Exxon and other oil and gas giants over their role in spreading disinformation on climate change. By Hiroko... — read more
Why has Andy Karsner frightened the mighty ExxonMobil?
Source: Washington Post By Steven Mufson June 19, 2021 at 5:24 p.m. EDT Why has Andy Karsner frightened the mighty ExxonMobil? Clay Sell was drifting off to sleep at home in Dallas when the phone rang. It was Alexander “Andy” Karsner, who reported... — read more
What Is
I know that a PIP is a Performance Improvement Plan. What does PIL stand for? Asking for a friend.
LinkedIn Observation
I stopped to read a couple Exxon resignation posts that popped up on my LinkedIn page yesterday, and came to a realization on why this company doesn’t make as much money as it should. I looked at the titles of the people saying goodbye to the... — read more
Pension Poll
What benefit enhancement / new benefit would you be happy with in exchange for the pension? I realize answers will vary wildly depending on your years of service with XOM and how many years away you are from retirement. My answer as a mid career... — read more
There are only two choices
Not trying to be a smart a-s or anything but I do have a question. If you know EM isn’t what it once was and that they plan on cutting headcount over the next few years what are you going to do about it? Are you going to sit around and hope you’re... — read more
XOM has become a laughing stock
As recent as 3 years ago, XOM brand was so respected. When I mentioned to friends and acquaintances that I work for you XOM, I could see the look of respect. Over the past year, that has changed to disrespect and ridicule. It keeps getting worse. I... — read more
Is EM forgiven now that the 401K match has been reinstated
So is everything EM has done all forgiven now that the 401K match has been reinstated? Do you think the attrition will continue and people will still be running out of the door for other opportunities? Seems like Management think this is the silver... — read more
ExxonMobil leads in decommissioning abandonment liabilities in Australia
Source: www.energyvoice.com 2 July 2021 Australia is on the verge of its largest-ever wave of decommissioning as offshore development wells reach the end of their producing life. This is both adding headaches for producers and creating a... — read more
Three days away from this place!
You know something is wrong with this company if the idea of three full days away from it fills me with this much joy. When this was still a good place to work, an extra day off was a nice bonus and nothing else. Now it's a much-needed extra day away... — read more
Exxon set to reinstate employer 401(K) match on October 1
Jul. 02, 2021 2:56 PM ET Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) By: Carl Surran, SA News Editor Exxon Mobil (XOM -0.2%) says it plans to begin reinstating the employer match to employee 401(NYSE:K) plans on Oct. 1, a year after it was suspended. Exxon... — read more
People getting raises?
A colleague who I know personally was boasting confidentially that he got a raise. I thought there was a freeze on salary increase.
Do you still get insurance while on PIL?
I am praying to be pipd so I can take the PIL. Will health insurance still be active for people who take PIL? Also any pointers on how I can get pipd?
Pathetic xom post on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/exxonmobil_yesterday-we-informed-our-us-employees-activity-6816807091852873728-pKKR
Climate Change? Check this out.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/exxon-mounts-feeble-walkback-lobbyist-195407471.html
What is the NPV of our $1 billion per year spend in R&D over the last twenty years? Can we fund 2200 PhD's and 5000 R&D employees in 2022?
Source: ExxonMobil Press Release - 2018 ExxonMobil invests $1 billion per year in energy research, emerging technologies ***ExxonMobil believes human ingenuity and innovation are critical to supplying the fuels and products that consumers need in... — read more
Are we also selling our Upstream Assets in California?
EXCLUSIVE Shell plans to exit California jo--t venture with Exxon Mobil Authors: Jessica Resnick, Arathy S Nair, and Shariq Khan Source: Reuters.com June 30, 2021 July 1 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSa.L) plans to leave Aera, its... — read more
"The past few days have been difficult for all of us at ExxonMobil"
Seriously, DW? You think the past few days have been difficult because someone spilled the beans which affects you and the other MC more than anyone else? Where have you been for the past year with the layoffs, PIP-offs, and high attrition!?
Breaking News: Not a single employee in India "Needs Significant Improvement"!
Ain't that something?
Remove Raul Faakall at BTC
He is the most uninspiring and fake leader
Enjoy the holiday weekend Houston before the hammer falls
Next week will be PIP time once again. And don't forget for the next 5 years. All technical roles in Houston will be overseas when the dust finally settles. Technical career path is no more. Get out on your own terms. Several lawyers are keeping... — read more
Match return make you happy sheeple?
Bunch of sheep celebrating the match return. If that is all it takes for you to pretend the last year didn’t happen you deserve ExxonMobil.
$30k raise just before pandemic
Received a $30k raise putting me firmly in upper $200k’s just before the pandemic. Good timing no? For those who aren’t making good money I don’t know why you stay and hold out hope. I’ve never seen someone go from the have not to have group. You... — read more
More zero notice resignations please
We need more people to stop giving two weeks notice. Walk in and throw your badge on the desk then walk out. You don’t need to worry about burning a bridge. You don’t want to come back and even if you did Exxon doesn’t hire those who resign back... — read more
October is 3 months away
Pretty hollow victory considering our competitors never stopped their 401k match
Pension will never be paid to most
No changes to pension plan required because we will PIP you long before you can ever begin collecting anything. Pension is just for those of us who are chosen.
Return of 401k pfffttt
Return of 401k changes nothing. Company is still broken. Future is not bright. We are the laughing stock of industry thanks to our lobbyist friend. BTC will continue to replace American engineers.
What has RTD done for you today?
Or in the last year? Last five years? Last 10 years? I can’t think of a single thing! Get rid of the overpaid org. We are better off without them.
Pi---d off Congress - We are screwed
Thanks to our id--t lobbyist we are totally screwed. I am curious how the guy was ranked. Would possibly confirm our system sucks at picking talent.
No salary freeze for VP pets
If you are a VP pet with a sponsor you will receive a raise in 2021. I have already received mine.
Exxon expects to restore retirement match, avoid layoffs: CEO
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-exxon-mobil-ceo/exxon-expects-to-restore-retirement-match-avoid-layoffs-ceo-idUSKBN2BN3AS
Permian COLA
If the match is back the COLA should be back as well. Did anyone else in the company lose more than just their 401k match? We lost the cost of living adjustment before the match went away and it has yet to be restored. Did anyone else lose their... — read more
Lobbyist Job Interview
Anyone know the lobbyist who thought he was in a job interview but was actually talking to Greenpeace? Was he on a PIP? Can’t believe he was saying things he did. Embarrassment to himself and the company to say the things he said.
Exxon plans to annually cull up to 10% of U.S. office jobs for next several years
Exxon plans to annually cull up to 10% of U.S. office jobs for next several years By KEVIN CROWLEY AND JOE CARROLL on 6/21/2021 Source: www.worldoil.com HOUSTON (Bloomberg) --Exxon Mobil Corp. is preparing to reduce headcount at its U.S. offices by... — read more
Relocation Pay Back?
Has anyone seen an employee leave the company prior to the one year relocation period and have the company actually come after the money?
Match restored
Match to be restored in Oct. But to fund the 7% match for 100% of employees, XOM must offset these additional costs with layoffs in office staff. Since only 50% of employees are office staff (non-union), 2 to 3 years of 5 to 8% layoffs of low... — read more
#foreverfawley
Thoughts?