Got my first ever NI. Still trying to process this. Been with the company 9 years and bounced between VG to O in the new system and was always among the top 1/3 in the old system. Never played politics. Just worked hard and produced tangible... — read more
The art of attrition: how they wear us down
Let’s list all the attrition tactics they’ve thrown at us so far. PIP has to be the crown jewel - nothing says 'we value you' like a months-long, soul-draining performance circus. I’d also nominate 'lack of perspective' as the soft attrition MVP... — read more
A warning to newcomers
It starts with promises of a fast-paced environment and a tight-knit team. Then you’re pulling 10-hour days with no breaks, covering for people who mysteriously disappear midweek, and juggling three people’s work while being told to do it with a... — read more
D Woods?
Anyone run into him at the campus yet?
NSI %
What is NSI % in your org?
PIL gets Company Provided Outplacement Services
When you accept the PIL my paperwork says that ExxonMobil provides Company Provided Outplacement Services. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of anyone else who used this service and was successful with being placed with another company. Is... — read more
What to do when you accept the PIP
I have decided that I am going to accept the PIP. This is my first time being ranked as NSI. What do I need to know while on PIP and what are things I should do to get a successful pass on PIP. Any advice would definitely help me. Thanks in advance!
Please post CL, YEE, Role, Rank and reasons for rank
CL 28, 30YEE, Advisor, G - tough to compete in 28-29CL range. Need more step out roles outside assigned scope of work.
Beware icarus and don't fly too high. You will fail.
So I like a lot of other high cl employees was piped. I got my cl bump last year and was told I deserved it blah blah. So more money and more expectations from me. I was ranked good last year but nsi this year. Tge reason was I did not find anyone... — read more
Global Trading
How’s year two P4P? Traders happy? TDP candidates looking forward to trading? Global book leads jet setting across the globe instead of trading?
Supervisor has ultimate control of PDS?
Did the supervisor have the power to control the content of PDS presented? Can the supervisor choose to add content or remove content that is not discussed with the employee?
This company ki-ls me
I got my NSI yesterday because I was told as a 28 I can’t compete with the managers in more visible and global roles. Then my supervisor told me they really want me to take the PIP because they are desperate for my skill set and they have nobody... — read more
Why doesn’t Big Tech follow Big Oil and set up overseas biz and tech centers instead of doing H1b visas
https://www.newsweek.com/h1b-visa-immigrants-tech-jobs-impact-college-grads-2106392
The job is definitely a 4 to 5-year max affair
Anything beyond that is just working like a horse for nothing. If you can use the time to upgrade your skills or further specialize in an area, it’s a win for your resume. There are no real avenues for progression, expertise isn’t valued or nurtured... — read more
Stay away
Looking back, I should have heeded the advice to not accept the offer. It’s a very toxic environment. I’ve been lied to, gaslighted, harassed, and had ideas stolen. Even had a supervisor who insinuated he will harm my career for not going along... — read more
MOH Offshore Clearance incl. THC test?
Does the MOH include a THC panel as part of the blood tests for offshore clearance? I know they draw a couple vials for disease related tests and administer vaccines based on the country, but do they use the blood drawn to perform a dr-g test as... — read more
PIL, how about the unused vacation days and floating holidays?
If I choose PIL, how about the unused vacation days and floating holidays?
Exxonmobil ranked as worst O&G employer
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/07/03/what-americas-youngest-workers-want-from-jobs-cnbc-survey.html
Can't WSJ report how Exxon's abuses L1 visa to bring BTC as expats to fill US based roles
White house talks about H1B but can't they see how XOM abuses L1 visas to bring bunch of BTC employees to fill IC and managerial roles in US and finally offshores those roles to BTC hurting the local economy .. why don't people report this to local... — read more
NSI
My supervisor made me change my PA in CC over a zoom call and then they ended up giving me NSI. The supervisor said even if I submitted what I had, the outcome would have been the same. Has anyone experienced this before? I feel like I was set up and... — read more
Performance Assessment Themes
Does anyone know how I can find a copy of this years performance assessment themes? My boss flashed it up for all of two seconds as she blazed through my assessment. I know I checked more boxes than what was quickly ran through. I know it changed... — read more
Exxon used to be a destination
Now it’s just a stepping stone to something better. It didn’t always feel that way, but that’s what it’s become.
Waxes VP gone
Anyone know why AB left (VP in EMPS)? Was he a NSI causality or what? He always seemed to be one of the better VPs in my dealings.
Why are people so scared of PIPs?
I know several people who survived theirs and are still here, some of them thriving. Yes, it took hard work but it's far from impossible. So what am I missing? Why are people being advised to quit as soon as they learn they've been put on a PIP?
NSI and back to work
Does Exxon actually it’s actually safe and or productive to call an employee in and tell them they are NSI, then tell them they have 3 weeks to decide whether they want PIP or PIL and send them back out in the field where they are the lead a of a... — read more
If you think EM is bad you don’t know Clinton,NJ
If you think your organization or team is super bad, incompetent, or toxic, you have not worked at CSR (Corporate Strategic Research) in Clinton, NJ. The worst shi t show ever in human history. CSR had hand picked and hired most untalented and... — read more
Australia
What is happening in Australia? How many employees impacted? All moving to Woodside?
Ranking NSI
I am a ExxonMobil employee that works at a JV under a non exxonMobil supervisor, my ranking was carried out by a ExxonMobil supervisor who I’ve never worked for nor had I ever even met them before. The first time I met them was when they gave me the... — read more
Too Big to Merge? Exxon and Chevron Might Think So
By Irina Slav - Jul 26, 2025, 6:00 PM CDT Despite recent large acquisitions by both Exxon (Pioneer Natural Resources) and Chevron (Hess Corp), a direct merger between the two U.S. oil giants is unlikely in the current stable oil... — read more
Pension after PIL
Question for the masses. If you leave the company via PIL, but your are vested in the pension, is it better to leave the pension as is and cash out when you reach 59 or does it stagnate and not grow after you leave?
OWD
If ranked OWD (2nd time in 3y), as a Cl 27, 10 y o service. What is expected raise without promo? With promo +5%?
The level of dysfunction here is unreal
You’ve got managers running everything through fear, gossip, and manipulation, then pretending it’s all sunshine when somebody from the C-Suite shows up. Turnover’s been nonstop for years, but instead of fixing anything, they just keep promoting the... — read more
How Long Between NI Rating and PIP?
Hey folks – I haven’t been slapped with an NI yet, but based on how things are trending, it feels inevitable. Just trying to understand how this Exxon-style Hunger Games system works from people who’ve been through it. A few questions (specifically... — read more
PIP for Drilling Operations Supervisor
What does the PIP consist of? What objectives and how does one actually pass a PIP?
Open Letter to all soon to be new hires
Dear young dreamer, DO NOT COME HERE! Reject your offer. Withdraw your offer acceptance. If this was 2005 100% I would say congrats and welcome to the family. However, its now 2025 and 100% you should stay away. You have been warned.
hot to survive this s...tshow
Heritage Pioneer here. Had my performance review this week (hPXD manager). I was rated “good” (was told its “ok”, whatever it means, I’m yet to find out). Some of my hPXD coworkers were rated NI. Just for doing their regular work at “Excellent”. This... — read more
CL Bump Requirements
Can someone share YEE and performance requirements to move between each CL for ICs per the PMG?
Can PIP be overridden by someone in the company
Is there any chance of a pip being stopped by a higher authority once you receive a NSI ranking?
Has anyone been ranked lower than they deserved
Had a new manager drop me from my ranking when I have objective evidence that I had an excellent year and should’ve been in the top placement. When I asked him about why I was dropped, I got no concrete feedback. Has anyone ever been able to fight a... — read more
Why are they deforesting campus
They’ve cleared a lot of trees. What are they doing