If you are full of ideas and energy, this might not be the place for you. The system here slows everything down with endless layers of approval. Unless you have friends in high spots, your voice will never reach the right people. You are better off... — read more 

ExxonMobil is trying to reduce OpEx by reducing number of engineers in North America (USA and Canada) and offshoring the jobs to cheaper countries like India. But is it really working? I see BTC folks come here, work for some time in North America... — read more 

Does anyone know how much the folks at BTC actually get paid? Do they have a compensation levels like us -CLs? I’m just curious about what kind of arbitrage might exist there. Also, what sort of retirement and savings benefits do they offer?

Is there anyway to know where you are in your CL level? My manager says that he can’t see where I am in reference to my CL, and doesn’t know who to ask to find out.

So what have Singaporean, Canadian and European Expats in the US been told… are we sending them all back?

What will Exxon do now that Guyana wants LNG and gas to shore. 2026 will be the year that the Guyana miracles turns sour….

Anyone have the full list of American universities we no longer recruit from? I think it is a shocking list.

Another linkedin post where the poster and the former employee is sharing his opinion based on what he has experienced and have someone others go through with fake PIPs. And guess what the two XOM lifers and kool-aid drinkers do? Defend DW and mgmt... — read more 

Just saw a key refining leader move into an AEST role?

It's like his private property. He was lucky and had some talent, but his returns are sooooo oversized and he did nothing to deserve the whole thing for him self and the pack of wolves that follow him. The game is rigged.

What do all think of this forum?

I need somebody to confirm the specific type of visa we are using to bring people over from KLTC and BTC. After the recent layoff announcements I think it’s high time for employees to go on defense. Based on my own research I think there is a... — read more 

Analysis By NAN Business Editor News Americas, Georgetown, Guyana, Tues. Oct. 14, 2025: ExxonMobil’s Guyana President, Alistair Routledge on Monday claimed the company is “still operating in the red to the tune of around US$6 billion” in Guyana, as... — read more 

Once again the last to leave the office. Staying late to pick up the slack for others. Why do I do it? Why do I care? No one notices. No one rewards. Left behind and looked over. Managers and VPs don’t shake my hand. Do they even know I... — read more 

I am on an expat assignment overseas and want to leave the company. No recognition or appreciation for my effort so why stay. Trouble is what happens if I quit? Do I have to move myself back to the US?

This is from 2007-2008 period when Calgary’s job market was hot. Lots of young engineers were quitting Imperial Oil. Imperial was desperate to retain its people. Salary bumps across the board were in double digits (and not the lower double digits)... — read more 

Anyone on here have intel on the goto/Canada site?

We often win top spots, it kind of makes no sense. Are all "Best Workplace" lists a pay-to-play schme?

It’s frustrating watching upper management toss out people with twenty-plus years of knowledge just to make numbers look good for a quarter. I thought we were past this, but I was wrong. The short-term mindset is going to bite them hard down the... — read more 

EM linkedin posts read like glossy fluff minus real talk, all buzzwords and self high fives while REAL questions get ghosted, because if results were REAL they would not need so many superlatives, so say something specific, show numbers, take... — read more 

Can anyone shed light on how promotions to CL30 work? Of course, one needs to have exec potential. Does one need an Exec sponsor? Is two consecutive Outstanding enough to get there after CL29? Please FACTS only ... no bul--hit ... all cr-bab-es... — read more 

Given average is 4%, what are your thoughts? G, VG, E, O average? Only serious discussions. No BTC/KLTC/outsourcing/pip discussion, please.

To effectively control and reduce operational expenses (OPEX), companies can implement the following strategies: Conduct Comprehensive Spend Assessments: Analyze spending patterns and cost centers to identify areas for cost reduction... — read more 

With all the layoffs, why is there hiring happening? I’m not even talking about hiring cheaper folks abroad, but right here. How do layoffs and hiring at the same time make even a lick of sense? Inquiring minds want to know.

Most of these threads are negative so I thought I’d share a positive story. I was NSI’d this year. Long story, ugly conflict with my previous organization. I’ve since transferred, and my new supervisor is proactively working with me to get through... — read more 

The goal is to cut people or make them quit. Every tactic that pushes employees out is cheaper than paying them to leave. Exxon has turned into an intricate matrix of exploitation and attrition pressures coming from every direction. No wonder it’s... — read more 

What's the scoop on salary treatments and promotions for 2026? Are they still on? Which countries will have raises?

I hear Shale is crashing. Layoffs

Bunch of id--ts running the business . Shame

shocked that the media aren’t going after XOM with massive offshoring and blatant disregard for American jobs in America. The media should be all over this and shining a spotlight on jobs going to India. How long before we get Indians coming to the... — read more 

There’s lots of Exec HR managers leaving EM. Guess they were part of this cluster project to destroy morale and chop people and now they are running elsewhere before it implodes. Can’t wait to see how bad this turns out in about 3years time when the... — read more 

Amazing that we are back in Iraq after two years trying to get out. And now the question of who will actually work Iraq after getting rid of the Aussies, Canadians, Malaysians and Brits. Why would we do this to our global team when we are trying to... — read more 

I keep seeing people panic after being let go in their late 50s, but I’ve watched a few land solid roles through headhunters who actually care. It’s not easy, but there are still companies willing to take experience over flash. I manage a mixed-age... — read more 

An oil company whose headquarters are in the ClayDesta area is getting ready to bring in hundreds of new employees — they just need a place to park. Approximately 250 employees are set to move from XTO Energy’s offices at 6401 Holiday Hill Road to... — read more 

The properties' owner has pumped the complex with a $80 million renovation. By Janet Miranda After pumping $80 million into renovating the former ExxonMobil campus in Greenspoint, a real estate company is auctioning off two vacant office buildings... — read more 

I am new and joined 3 months ago. I am a fresh grad engineer and came to exxon for experience and to learn. Every other employee treats me like an outcast and does not interact with me. I have tried to talk to these people and they just ignore me or... — read more