Anyone else sick of being told the work is so great we should be happy just to have the privilege of doing it?

I was PIP’d last year and I’ve been in a rut… I haven’t been able to find a direction in life without somebody telling me how I should feel about issues and what I should be working on. I’ve been on this board a lot longer than I’d like to admit .. — read more 

Can anyone speak of to even one personal story of anyone in management trying to boost moral or stem attrition? Answering Employee Forum questions doesn’t count. For anonymity, we don’t even need details. Just confirmation that a manager has... — read more 

Just heard that I will not be PIPed this year because when I was discussed it was mentioned that I am always "available" and always "contributing." All I do is power walk and ask meaningless questions in meetings! To the guy that suggested power... — read more 

This is not an attack on the poster from a few threads below, I'm just amazed that anybody has been here that long. I joined about five years ago and if I stay another five I'm going to consider that a success. I think things must have been very... — read more 

What is the general consensus on the Process Technology Department (PTD)? I feel its in a weird place in EMRE, that is between CSR and more business oriented functions.

A lot of the old hands always talked about how important that supplemental retiree medical coverage from EM is. I’ve also heard the premiums have gone up significantly in recent years, so is this statement still true?

Anyone finding it harder to give a sh-t anymore? I can't be the only one

I've been with ExxonMobil for more than 40 years (I will be 67 in a few months). Yes, I realize that makes me a Baby Boomer, but save your criticism. I know I should retire, especially given the state of the company, but I don't want to. The pay is... — read more 

Please only comment if you’re a supervisor/manager with credible information.

Lost the trust of employees and shareholders.

Heard on the grapevine they are giving an off cycle increment in China. Not sure what is the increment like and any other affiliates getting this as well?

20% of the workforce has applied for the voluntary severance package. 15% had the chance to get it. In the meantime 5% has also already resigned this year outside of the layoff scheme. So we are at -20% with an additional 5% having given their... — read more 

If there is something the onshore / offshore model at ExxonMobil has proved it is that it is not working and is not efficient Be it HR, admin or IT related tasks it takes weeks and months of back and forth efforts to get an answer where it would... — read more 

I'm at the point where I'm not only ready to leave XOM but the entire industry. Let's face it, working in O&G was never a cakewalk but the industry has been especially brutal for employees in the past decade or so. Just going to another O&G company... — read more 

Darren's reaction is now on YouTube https://youtu.be/kn3zD_lBdGE

Is it true that, going forward, our pension will be eliminated?

Who else is sick of KLTC’s jobsworth and lazy scrounging? They take a pay cheque and deliver little to no real value (apart from the odd report etc, which no one reads anyway). No attempt to try and improve systems or take initiative, just... — read more 

The company, culture, and environment began to rot from the inside several years ago. This place has become unrecognizable over the past 10+ years. I use to enjoy and have fun coming to work and working with the people here. Slowly the company began... — read more 

We sure can cut benefits quickly but it takes eternal study to bring them back. I heard today keep sending out those applications to competitors. Yeah being overworked isn’t exciting. Top of mind? Looking hard at it? How about some decisive... — read more 

Since management seems to struggle with thinking of ways to boost morale except jeans and t-shirts, let’s start a thread with ideas. I’ll go first. WFH on Monday’s and Friday’s, or at least Friday Casual attire every day No company-wide... — read more 

Ouch. Yes, we are at-will, but an 8% MLRP, taking away limitations on change in performance and ranking new hires their first year is one he-l of a change if you ask me…or…anyone with a brain…

Typical XOM. The questions give me a little hope and management grabs their fly scatter and ki--s it. It’s an emotional absive relationship with my employer.

The answers to these Q&As is absolutely ridiculous and a complete joke. None of these leaders are actually answering the questions and/or owning up to the failures and concerns and what employees want. What an awful way to try to retain employees... — read more 

A: they should be excited for the future! What a joke this company is. They made it clear they’re aware that they don’t appear competitive and attrition is up. Their answer? We’ll be left with the most driven and smart employees! Let’s see... — read more 

Why was it a too priority for the Houston area employees to get back to the office but not them???

What do you think cutting 401k, educational reimbursement and not giving raises did?! The tone at the top is “id--t!”

I know people hate their jobs here, I know our management leaves a lot to be desired, but how does wishing bad things on the company and hoping it fails in everything it does help you? As bad as this job is, it's a (relatively decently) paying job... — read more 

I would just like to thank HR for sending me a letter congratulating me on my retirement from ExxonMobil, when I was laid off in February. Nice. Twist that dagger a little more.

It is a bit dated - 2017 - before admitting we were a commodity company. Rather than an engineering company - or science and research company. Bog forbid. But it is a tight synopsis. Poster unknown. Puts me in my place now 5 years after I read... — read more 

I think we need to do a deep dive into the overuse of the word deep dive.

I see a lot of younger employees bending over backward to do everything that is asked of them, whether it's a part of their jobs or not. You need to stop this. This "can you do this for me once please" exception will turn into something that is... — read more 

Hearing lots of rumors around campus that the whole PIL thing where you can leave and take 3 months of money instead of going through the PIP is not happening this year? Can anyone confirm/comment?

Anyone else notice the speed cameras are gone on campus? How will we stay safe?

We continue to be told to do more with less. Keep adding more requirements and process while reducing headcount. Something has to give.

I wonder what percentage of current employees have applied to jobs. What percentage of current employees show up at work but are not giving their all anymore. Once loyal employees who now feel disgusted by what they’ve seen and fear it is inevitable... — read more 

Up to 15% attrition is considered to not be a problem by HR. They will only look at benefit changes if we exceed 15% voluntary attrition. Don’t include 8% PIP and retirements.

Management promised they would address the 30% pay cut in Midland. Yet silence is deafening. At least tell us when a decision will be made. Patience is like air in a sealed room. No matter how much you start with, eventually you will run out.

“Focus on what you can control” is a common line spouted by EM management. It’s good advice, and people should follow it. If your immediate supervisor or 1-2 levels up is no good, if your salary/benefits/work environment Needs Significant... — read more