I wander...

So much money is wasted, it’s appalling. Bad concepts and designs, terrible execution planning, single source contracting to firms that are careless and value destructive in the field, no effort to competitively bid or foster competition. What a... — read more 

Instead of hiring someone, I was rewarded with another job on top of my assigned current job, no pay raise either. Management’s excuse—I can handle it and will look good for the lean program. My theory—I never have and will not ever drink the kool... — read more 

The managers and supervisors have made their list and don't care who is naughty or nice. They only want to do the upper managements bidding and pip the quota. They will pip thew young, old, male ,female, minority or non minority with absolution... — read more 

how can this be tolerated? the level of toxicity? people cry and breakdown almost everyday. managers threaten and abuse. managers threaten based on PA outcome and career potential. who have allowed such non human people to be managers? and this is... — read more 

It couldn't be clearer that the technical path, if there ever was one, is dead. Run as fast as you can away from the technical path. It is the fast track to PIP and low rankings.

Does management have a clue how pi---d off every single person in HC10 is? I don't know a single employee who isn't beyond pi---d off. Does management realize the problems they have caused, the value they have destroyed, through their actions? What... — read more 

Or unemployment? Anything?

Anyone know the pay band for CL 29? Seems to me that for CL 29 salary is still the majority of compensation as RSU amount is not that much.

Business as usual? What's happening around you?

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Nothing to bi--h about yet. Been with XOM 7 years in downstream. Only had positive interactions with bosses and coworkers. My morale is high and my team is doing great. Sure there have been ups and downs but right now things are great. My biggest... — read more 

So what is the process when you're told you are NSI and you decide to take a PIL? Do they just immediately walk you out the door after you sign whatever it is they want you to sign? I'm expecting the worst, but no official communication yet and I've... — read more 

When I joined, around 20 years ago, there was a lavish European induction programme which included a little presentation on what it meant to be a company. The details are a little blurry because of the Belgian beer, but I seem to remember there being... — read more 

Not sure when it happened, but Exxon doesn’t feel the same anymore. People barely talk, meetings feel cold, and there’s no sense of team left. It used to have some heart, now it’s just work and worry. The energy is just completely drained. You can... — read more 

Every friend still working at ExxonMobil (and there are dozens) complain, bi--h, rant, etc about their job. That includes CL 26-31 and Good-OWD. If you get ranked poorly this year or next it can truly be a great Blessing in disguise. I remain... — read more 

I want American managers and supervisors of BTC staff to chime in here, can you plz enlighten us on what the actual salary (in USD) is for BTC staff ? Let’s say BTC Process Engineer CL 23 and then a BTC supervisor facilities CL 27 … what would be... — read more 

They can all f*ck off. My new goal is to be PIPd and get 3 months pay.

So tired of feeback that doesn't include a single thing I can control. We have all heard it, right? "You are in a very competitive rank group." "There is downward pressure this year." "The job you are in isn't visible enough." "You are too... — read more 

I'm so sick of seeing all the posts celebrating hiring for the BTC every time I open LinkedIn to look for a new job.

Well most HC10 people I see are putting comments against BTC. What you should know is that us folks from BTC also get PIP'd.

I’m beyond fed up. My manager has no clue how the work actually gets done, but insists on micromanaging everything like they’re an expert. Constantly making mistakes in workload distribution, some people drowning, others idle, and when we try to... — read more 

After 646802 views, 2281 reactions and 4684 replies, I lay to rest the most epic thread on the layoff and give you the sequel.

Every year, the workload increases, but my paycheck stays the same. No raises, no bonuses, just more responsibilities and higher expectations. It’s exhausting to watch the company profit while we get nothing in return. I’ve stopped hoping for change... — read more 

Do you think this place attracts degenerates in the first place, or does PDS induce these terrible behaviours? So many don't know how to be a decent colleague/person here.

It's time to move forward. I understand the attachment to the oil and gas industry—the high pay, the familiar culture, and the stability it has provided for many of us. However, holding on to an industry that is clearly on the decline isn’t a... — read more 

Been here a few years now and still trying to figure out if there's an actual long-term plan or if we're all just winging it. My old job had issues but at least leadership had some kind of roadmap. This place feels like it's always reacting, never... — read more 

Any predictions?

I guess this site doesn't want anymore conversation on the most viewed and commented thread. But in case you've missed it, it's here: https://www.thelayoff.com/t/16zEvLP3#posts

The whole PDS process is just theater, a scripted show making us jump through hoops for no real reason. They slap on ratings to justify cuts and PIPs, completely ignoring the real work and chaos we deal with every day. On top of it all, we end up... — read more 

Not sure if anyone else caught that in their performance review that the MLRP % for MPT was 12% and 6% for OCA. I mean Jesus Christ just say you wanna get rid of people. Good god this place is slimy and spineless.

It's better to be laid off than PIPed. Since they started putting people on PIPs, Exxon has saved millions on severance. I actually hope we have layoffs again, and soon. I don't want to be kicked out without anything if I can avoid it.

Seen this pattern my whole career. The guys actually turning wrenches and keeping things running never get the good spots. Meanwhile, every supervisor’s kid or college buddy magically lands the cushy jobs. Doesn’t matter if you can troubleshoot a... — read more 

I turned 54 this year, and I fully expect to land in NSI, followed by a PIP. I’ve seen it happen too many times to think I’ll be the exception. It would take a near miracle to be overlooked at this point. The one thing I’m at peace with is that I saw... — read more 

I find it hard to believe that many higher CL 26+ downstream technical roles will exist in the near future. You’ll rarely catch a DH ranking their supervisors below the middle. No, they have to work with them daily… they’d rather have their... — read more 

Any progress on the ongoing negotiations to buy PSG with QatarEnergy? I've heard the rationale is to promote Mobil 1 lubricants.

Have the results been communicated yet? How many got NSI?

Ok years ago I was told that they could replace one of me (US employee) with 3 or 4 contractors. My pay was too high and exxon always complained about this. Now lets take and American engineer making 200k a year you could possibly employ several... — read more 

have about 270K in retirement accounts, I try to get in 35-40K a year (this includes roth ira and company match) I cant do much more. I did the math if I put in 40K over the next 30 years at a 9% return i should have 9-10 mln by 58. That would... — read more 

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