I’m hPXD and wondering why most XOM employees look unhealthy and miserable. Is it the stress of trying to schedule as many worthless meetings as you possibly can? I can see how that would cut into exercise time, but at least go outside and get some... — read more 

Nothing beats a really shi**y commute to work to start your day at EMHC. I think leadership has jumped on that idea by telling maintenance to add to our misery by not fixing our traffic signals. How can two lights on the primary entrance into... — read more 

The medical department in my refinery requires us to filled out paperwork stating what illness we have and the treatment. How is that not a hippa violation?

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing ExxonMobil, alleging the company misled consumers into believing that recycling was a viable solution for plastic waste. "Exxon Mobil knew that 95% of the plastic in the blue bin was going to be... — read more 

So that was the jewel of the crown? What’s happening there and heard our development mgr left?

So the question is how long and not if. We are getting rid of Australia, significantly slow recruiting in the US, Canada and the Brits, Malaysian have gone / going. So what happens when we have a major incident in a few years time. I give it 5 or so... — read more 

Working at Exxon has turned out to be one of the biggest career decisions I regret. Nobody seems happy here. Half of my teammates are currently searching for new opportunities, and I’m right there with them. I just want to move on from this... — read more 

In the tower of E4, where the air's rare and thin, Sits Durwood the Destroyer, with a confident grin. With skin like a lizard and wisdom so wide, He’s got all the answers—just don’t look inside. “Culture? Who needs it?” he scoffs with a sneer, As he... — read more 

Big study ongoing to determine size of Australian workforce. Expected to result in reductions and recall of Australian expats to Australia so they can be terminated. Not looking good mates!

Worldwide evaluation of how to move jobs from various overseas affiliates to the central low cost centers. Marketing and business teams expected to take a big hit. New model is minimal in country footprint to be the faces of the company with all the... — read more 

To older employees who felt disrespected, targeted, and sidelined over the last few years, just remember you are worth more than you know. In the words of Sully Sullenberger (Miracle on the Hudson) who saves 155 lives: “One way of looking at this... — read more 

Guyana GOR of undrilled is not good. We developed the best stuff first. Not going to get easier and returns won’t be as good in the future,

Brazil exploration has been dry holes every time we have tried to enter. What gives? Should have bought our way into proven Petrobras opportunities. Does exploration not understand sub salt?

Why did we give up on the GOM? Our competitors continue to develop. We have nothing there

Was recently at an all hands meeting with an executive and executive commented than exploration hasn’t found oil for us in 20 years. Wow! Sounds like we are better off acquiring more fields than looking for oil ourself.

How in the world are we going to double recovery of oil in the Permian? I keep hearing the talking point but zero details of HOW it will be done. What gives? Is it a scam?

Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor said that their jointly-owned U.S. subsidiary, SWA Lithium LLC, has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $225 million from... — read more 

“In corporate America, the trend is, once people start getting past a certain age, they tend to get expensive and can be replaced more cheaply," Abugideiri says. "We see people let go well before their planned depart time." In fact, the median... — read more 

Dear ExxonMobil Supervisors and Middle Managers, While you may truly believe you’re different and that your intentions are to motivate and support your teams and your actions reflect that, I urge you to pause and reconsider. Chances are, you’re not... — read more 

If you had known what it was like to work for ExxonMobil, what would you tell your younger self? Would you have accepted the offer? If no, what did you learn from the experience?

Executives need to realize we chase price and they aren’t geniuses. We make money when prices are high, that’s it.

Will I have to pay back anything? Will company move me back to the USA?

“Is giving your CEO a 50% pay increase while laying off workers an efficiency?” https://youtube.com/shorts/991ih4XCY7A?si=csEZHL_hS0pfTCWn

What was your first impressions of Darrent? Have you seen him in person? Watched videos? Thoughts?

Are there any layoffs planned in esso australia in subbsurface before end of the year?

Our track record in exploration has been absolute trash since Liza - notably with the Brazil campaign but also with west Africa, the GOM exit, and a recent high-profile dry hole in Atlantic Canada. Did we get rid of all the geologists who can... — read more 

Last week, my manager caught me looking up job openings. Of course, I denied it when he asked but I don't think he bought it. I’ve been thinking about leaving Exxon for a while now, but I’m wondering if this could backfire. If he knows I’m planning... — read more 

There is no reason I can’t work remotely 2-3 days a week. I’m more productive when WFH, have less stress, get more done, don’t have to deal with the toxic and bullying a-holes in the office, and consider the savings in gas and time by not driving... — read more 

I am hearing rumors and talk of cost reductions in EMTEC. I know of several employees that transfered from EMTEC research upstream to production. The reason they gave was the upcoming personnel reductions. Any insight would be helpfull but please no... — read more 

(1) Your job is not a family. (2) Your boss is not your friend. (3) Your company will never be loyal to you. (4) Remember a job is just a job. (5) Be loyal to you, not to the corporation. (6) You will always be replaceable to them, but never... — read more 

This is when they will tell us their plan to cut half of finance within the next 5 years. If you can do your job remotely or you have little interaction with other groups, your job is moving to a low cost country. More experienced hires to come in... — read more 

18+ yrs and contemplating my exit around 1st QTR 2025. Does anyone know how they handle unused vacation? I'll have approximately 6 weeks. Financial advisor states he believes they no longer compensate monetarily for unused vacation; if not taken... — read more 

Maybe it's time shareholders hold management accountable for making money the right way. Laying off and outsourcing is not the ethical way to make money and shareholders if they want a decent country should stop that garbage. People like Darren are... — read more 

Most states have at-will employment laws. An at-will employee can be fired at any time for any reason and without warning — and without having to establish “just cause.” Therefore, so long as the reason isn’t illegal — i.e. firing an employee over... — read more 

Quiet-quit and search for a new job that offers the pay and working conditions that you want. I give my all at any new job for the first year. If I don’t see returns, I scale back to doing the bare minimum, open up my options, then jump for the... — read more 

So, what did everyone think of the Energy Products Employee Forum? I, for one, was absolutely riveted by the senior leadership’s approach to improving "recognition" in the employee survey results. The deft way they navigated the question of how... — read more 

It’s pretty clear Exxon stopped valuing its employees long ago. They’ve been hiring outsiders for management and completely ignoring our best workers. Most people now just join to gain experience and move on. It's no surprise we are slipping... — read more 

What’s the difference between executive and MPT compensation? e.g. what changes between CL29 and CL30?

Is it by end of 2025? Heard most people will move mid 2025. Also, heard the percentage of people choose to move are surprisingly high, like 80% of eligibles

I honestly don't know how much more of this I can handle. I've been here for a little over a year and things just seem to keep piling up, with no end in sight. Every day feels more chaotic than the last. Is it ever going to ease up, or is this the... — read more