There was a time when XOM was able to attract the best and the brightest in the business because it offered the best pay and amazing benefits. Today, we've reached a point where around half of the employees are being underpaid and undervalued, and we... — read more 

When are we shutting y'all down?

For a week I have had error messages when I try to submit a post. Is this related to censorship?

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chrisjoslin1_exxon-ceo-shares-dirty-secret-keeping-us-activity-7168977619516928001-ntUD

Year Net Income* / ROCE** 2015 $16,150 / 7.9 2016 $7,840 / 3.9 2017 $19,710 / 9.0 2018 $20,840 / 9.2 2019 $14,340 / 6.5 2020 ($22,440) / (9.3) 2021 $23,040 / 10.9 2022 $55,740 / 24.9 2023 $36,010 / 15.0 In Millions ** Return on Capital... — read more 

Why so many visitors from Houston coming for very short meetings in Midland all the time? There needs to be more justification for making the trip. You should have enough to talk about for a five day agenda or something like that. Major workshop or... — read more 

Includes the 1000+ regular employees at our Technical Center in Bengaluru, India The downward trend in staffing continues. Year Regular Employees At End of... — read more 

Base pay cuts for traders announced today in the media to offset the new bonus scheme for them. Is this legal in the UK?

https://www.rodeohouston.com/rodeo-announces-exxonmobil-as-official-drone-show-sponsor/ Today, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced ExxonMobil as the new drone show sponsor for the 2024 event. The new sponsorship agreement extends through... — read more 

I was around for a long time and never thought I’d leave. Felt like it was my calling, loved what I did and was so good at it. Then I turned 50 and got NSI’d. Realized they didn’t value me or my contributions at all. How could I be so ignorant?! Hit... — read more 

I’m hearing 13% in Houston and Texas plants

I understand every company has problems, XOM being the size it is has to move with times and mistakes will be made. But look at the enormous potential to earn and learn by being at the most forward looking organization. You guys survived a pandemic... — read more 

Almost half of the corporation received 0% raise. Cost cuts everywhere. But there is money for this. Wow. Slap in the face to all employees. If this doesn’t help with recruiting incrementally then sock boy needs to... — read more 

Anyone get piped and told by your manager they had to pip someone and it was your turn but don’t worry about it you will pass?

Are we really about to buy HESS?

My perspective: this site can serve as a useful tool for frank anonymous airing of otherwise taboo convos and go a long way in helping employees share analyze and process their experiences. To that end harsh critique of company strategy, leadership... — read more 

Cutting workforce throughbharshbperformance reviews is all the rage. https://www.businessinsider.com/bosses-quiet-firing-staff-avoid-public-backlash-layoffs-2024-2

Text follows directly from the title. Exxon presents itself as a top-tier company with an elite engineering workforce. What I’ve seen in practice are people with 10+ years of experience struggling to interpret performance data, technical reports... — read more 

By Eliana Raszewski February 23, 20241:58 PM CST BUENOS AIRES, Feb 23 (Reuters) - U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil Corp (XOM.N), opens new tab is weighing offers for its oil and gas assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale region, a source familiar with... — read more 

“ExxonMobil oil rig prank” is trending. Here’s one: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8EV3WRa/

Has anyone felt too scared to leave ExxonMobil?

My buddy got into a car accident recently ( rear ended a semi) and will be out for at least 9 months. He is worried about being PIPed in this round because he will not be able to do his own PDS.

Does ExxonMobil PIP or drop down ranks badly for those on expat? I have been in top performer so far.

Sacrificing industry leading engineering standards to satisfy Wall Street. Loosing industry leadship due to poor product performance and no long term technology strategy... — read more 

Looking to jump ship. What is the best strategy to max vacation payout and other benefits? Do I quote the first day of the month, the last day, etc? I want to make sure I don’t get short changed on 401k match etc. What kind of vacation is paid... — read more 

Some people on here posting regularly who were fired recently? Long ago? Post how long ago you left.

I find it very interesting that even HiPos are reading this forum. Are HiPos as disillusioned with the company as us mere mortals? Any HiPos care to share?

Unfortunately it appears the US is broken in many ways right now. Many companies doing very well but continuing to squeeze employees. Executives just being executives or something else at okay? What do you think? AI going to take all the jobs?... — read more 

Which jobs do you think actually made sense to move to India?

If you are NSI there will be no raise If you are NSI 3 out of 5 years you are gone pecan There is zero pressure on supervisors to fail people on PIP. Really. I mean it. No one follows up or checks. It is 100% up to the supervisor if you... — read more 

Are RSU dividends reported on the W2 from XOM?

I guess P&GA just spends money where they need to influence public opinion. Carlsbad gets pancake breakfast while Little Rock Arkansas gets a $100k endowment.

Any update on timing? Will the FTC drag their feet and this thing close next year? Or will we grease the wheels?

I wrote my last 4th year Mec final exam papers on a wintery Thursday in April 1981, and the following Monday i joined XOM. And have been here ever since....throughout my time here i visited 16 countries for work travel.....led projects worth upwards... — read more 

Where has the thread gone mentioning the trading organisation moving from Brussels to London?

could you be any more boring? Zero authentic leadership. No strategic direction.

How is the work culture in BMRF.. I heard mixed reviews. Some people said it's a shark house, and some people said it's CHILL.

Anyone got the details on the new Trader pay program? Hearing it’s a pretty brutal salary cut to start and that people aren’t happy