Announced 2 days ago : • The chemical site (steamcracker and olefins production facilities) will be shut down at the NDG (Normady, NW France) complex. About 800 positions impacted. • The Fos refinery (on the Med coast, south of the country) will be... — read more
CEO pay raises
DW pay rose to $36.9 Millions. So did you get yours? https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-mobil-ceo-woods-pay-climbs-369-mln-2023-2024-04-11/
EMTech
I am a new controller and I see lot of allocations coming to my business line from EMTech, almost same amount as our overall field Opex. We never had this in my old company, such a large amount allocated from someone not in business line. Is it... — read more
Could Exxon ever do what total just did?
https://totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/totalenergies-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary-and-launches-operation-100-100 A hundred shares for each employee!
When is EMTEC leadership finally going to finish the footprint study???
EMTEC leadership initially said the footprint study would be done Sept 2023, then end of 2023, then first quarter 2024. Still haven't announced the results. Everyone in Clinton just wants to find out if they're getting canned or not, the waiting is... — read more
Naysayers can say whatever they want
Exxon is doing better than ever Why the Stock Market Keeps Changing Its Story Exxon’s surge is an important shift in the market, a new narrative that investors would be wise to pay close attention to—in case it changes... — read more
Have a paper trail': This employment lawyer says
'Have a paper trail': This employment lawyer says these are the 3 things he would never do at work — and explains how they could permanently damage your... — read more
I'm the former VP of HR at Microsoft. I've witnessed many bad managers in my career — and they almost all had these 4 traits.
https://www.businessinsider.com/former-vp-of-hr-microsoft-traits-bad-manager-2023-8 Story by insider@insider.com (Chris Williams) Chris Williams is a former Microsoft VP of HR and a podcaster, consultant, and TikTok creator. ***He writes that bad... — read more
6 workplace aggressions you might not recognize as bullying but are
https://qz.com/6-workplace-aggressions-you-might-not-recognize-as-bull-1850976636 30% of employees have been bullied at work. Here's how to address it. By Risha Grant October 31, 2023 Are you routinely left off meeting invites at work? Do your... — read more
Why KLTC?
I hear about BTC, and I can understand that, many companies send their work to India. Heck, all my taxes are now being done in India back office. What I can’t wrap my head around is why we have KLTC? They don’t even work my hours like BTC does. — read more
From Exxon to Gazprom: 57 corporations drive 80% of global emissions, finds study
https://www.wionews.com/world/from-exxon-to-gazprom-57-corporations-drive-80-of-global-emissions-finds-study-707649 New Delhi, IndiaEdited By: Moohita Kaur GargUpdated: Apr 04, 2024, 04:10 PM IST A staggering 80 per cent of the world's greenhouse... — read more
The Ship Has Sailed - 2023 Billion-Ton Report: An Assessment of U.S. Renewable Carbon Resources
https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/2023-billion-ton-report-assessment-us-renewable-carbon-resources The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technology Office's (BETO) 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23) is the 4th in a series of assessments of... — read more
Leaders need to prioritize these 3 things if they want workers to trust them
https://www.fastcompany.com/91071845/leaders-need-to-prioritize-these-3-things-if-they-workers-to-trust-them Focusing on clarity, consistency, and choice can help any leader establish trust. BY KATHARINE MANNING 6 MINUTE READ In order to achieve a... — read more
O&G salaries in free fall!
Saw this on LinkedIn. “A great mentor and now friend of mine is an ex-oilman turned CCUS entrepreneur – a testament to the transformative times we live in. Our conversations spiral many topics from casual to insightful and recently we hit the topic... — read more
BTC, KLTC and now MSP???
Insanity is trying the same thing and expecting different results.
With GE’s split, the final chapter of the Jack Welch era is over
https://www.axios.com/2024/04/03/ge-split-jack-welch Story by Felix Salmon The legacy of former GE CEO Jack Welch lies in tatters. GE no longer exists — its split into three separate parts concluded Tuesday — and his school of management has barely... — read more
PDS writing tips
Former XOM employee here who used to run an internal workshop on PDS writing. Here are my best tips for you based on experience as a resume consultant Formula for writing a good PDS: Business result “by” what you did to get that result Business... — read more
XOM Career After NSI Ranking
For anyone who was assessed at NSI or know of others that were and took either the PIP or PIL, what was your experience ? Others on here have mentioned that an NSI and PIP can follow you for years and make it hard to progress in your career at XOM. — read more
NRE or RE?
My 55th birthday is in November. Am I considered NRE or RE for the ranking assessment?
Work demand is unrealistic
I'm getting more and more work and zero help to do it. I'm this close to throwing in the towel and walking away, even without another job waiting for me. My health is important and if I continue the way I have been for the past 12 months or so, I'll... — read more
Where Was Exxon Planning to Inject CO2 in Louisiana? It’s a Trade Secret.
A lack of transparency about proposed CCS projects, even on state lands, raises flags about the state’s permitting process. By Sara Sneath on Mar 29, 2024 @ 15:13... — read more
How to leave a job you love
From Harvard Business Review How to Leave a Job You Love by Gianpiero Petriglieri November 15, 2018 Sigmund Freud is often quoted saying, a century ago, that to live a good life we need to be able to love and work. These days, it seems we must be... — read more
Boeing's CEO shakeup and GE's collapse are two more black eyes for Jack Welch's legacy Today's Takeaway is by Allan Sloan
You have to love the irony of it. This week, Dave Calhoun, an acolyte of the late Jack Welch, the legendary longtime chief executive of General Electric, said he was quitting as chief executive of Boeing, joining the list of unsuccessful Welch... — read more
Ranking - Uneasiness
My management has had hesitation in telling me where they will pre-assess me in the upcoming performance assessment cycle. They have given vague feedback that is generic or try to maneuver around the question. From what I've read on here, if there is... — read more
I'll give EM as much respect and consideration as they gave me
I got an offer for a new job. I'm in the middle of a major project here and my leaving would be bad in itself, but my leaving without giving any advance warning or a two weeks' notice could really turn things messy for everybody involved. While I... — read more
How Bullying Manifests at Work — and How to Stop It
https://hbr.org/2022/11/how-bullying-manifests-at-work-and-how-to-stop-it While the organizational costs of incivility and toxicity are well documented, bullying at work is still a problem. An estimated 48.6 million Americans, or about 30% of the... — read more
SAF costs must be lower, ExxonMobil VP says
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/saf-costs-must-be-lower-exxonmobil-vp-says/?oly_enc_id=7798E9325367A8R 3/22/2024 10:50:00 AM (Reuters) - Costs are the main obstacle to increasing the use of SAF said ExxonMobil Senior Vice... — read more
Want to resign but unsure if it will affect my performance assessment
I am a new hire and it's going to be one year with the company in July. My mental health has declined and I want to quit but my notice period is 3 months. I want to resign in the last week of April so that I can leave in July. Will my resignation put... — read more
Is it true that EMTEC HC10 headcount will be less than 20% by 2028
I heard this when two managers were talking about? Is it true? What is HC10 percentage today?
Corporate welfare
DW talk out of both sides of his mouth. On one hand, LCS is supposed to help decarbonize industry. Yet company is ramping up on oil and gas production. He states that meeting net zero is not possible and too expensive. He threatened to cancel... — read more
NSI Assessment
I've heard that if your management doesn't like you, that drastically increases the likelihood that you'll be ranked NSI, but is there any truth to this?
May Potentially Leave XOM - What To Do Before Leaving
I may have an offer for another company. For anyone who has left, what are the things you did before leaving to ensure a successful transition (rolling over 401k, etc.) ? Do we also have to pay back vacation days ?
FYI, in case somebody posts on Glassdoor
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/glassdoor-adding-users-real-names-job-info-to-profiles-without-consent/
The false promise of carbon capture
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-false-promise-of-carbon-capture-as-a-climate-solution/
Unbeatable/Unpassable PIPs
For anyone who's been placed on an unbeatable PIP or knows of someone who has, what has your experience been like and what about the goals was unrealistic? I've read that some PIPs are designed specifically to be unbeatable. I've also read that a... — read more
Is Low Carbon Solutions a good career move?
Rumor has it that LCS is great for your career; rumor also has it that there is an awful lot of dead wood there. What’s the truth? Is it an “opportunity“ in the Exxon sense of the word?
Did pioneer deal close?
How many coming over and displace us?