Dirty politics, toxicity, talking behind people's backs, sweet talks, fake facades that is what is left of Intermediates now. I feel stuck, just wish i could get out of this constant mental torture of a place. Leaders make the place and if the... — read more 

Did it ever happen? Or was it always that those of us who do the work get shown the door and those who do nothing but order us around without even knowing what we're doing who survive? Honestly, it makes no sense to me for XOM to have such bloated... — read more 

Appears that for CL 29 salary is still the majority of compensation as RSU amount is not significant. Anyone know the pay band for CL 29? CL29, O, 400 CL29, E, 300 CL29, VG, 200

Seems like some are being deleted, why?

Validate your skills like it's some kind of badge of honor that only means something to people who have never worked outside of exxon. Didn't do it exxon? I guess it never happened.... You d-mbdumb only exxon experience is worth something everything... — read more 

I am not expecting it to happen anytime soon either. What a bunch of lies.

Remember a couple of years ago when in Nigeria the flare air blower exploded. There was supposed to be two but one had been inoperable for years to save money. Did any heads roll for not spending the money to maintain critical safety devices or did... — read more 

Based on track record in other countries what are the chances the same people who stole all that diesel in Africa haven’t started the same scam in Guyana?

Genuine question as I’ve worked upstream my whole career. URC is gutted. EMRE still exists? Is there equipment in Clinton that we use and can’t move?

why is this not a priority?

The corruption and fraud in the Carlsbad office has gotten so bad I don’t see how anything short of a complete change of all personnel can fix it. Someone has to figure out how those guys are making so much money. Kickbacks anyone?

Why quiet quitting if I can quiet working??? Yes. Since 2021 I have 2 full time jobs. EM doesn't care about me. So I don't care about you either. I show up to important meetings, say what my supervisor wants to hear, volunteer to do thinks that... — read more 

Curious if anyone has left for Google for a PM type role and if so how is the compensation?

Anyone know when the annual reduction in expat compensation will be shared this year?

Any details on the newly unveiled bonus structure for traders?

I'm taking a drink every time I hear "I'm really excited" with a face that has no excitement.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bosses-using-tougher-performance-reviews-123000566.html

Why did EM pick Bangalore as an oilfield engineering center. It is the Silicon Valley of India, not remotely related to oilfield expertise. Very stupid decision.

The unhealthy work environment is getting to me. I've only been here for less than a year. How do people ever manage to deal with this long-term?

https://twitter.com/i/status/1734374423124176944 https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/12/12/ibm-chief-caught-coercing-managers-to-use-discriminatory-practices-in-hiring-process-leaked-video-shows-1419449/

CL 26 Excellent = 140 CL 27 Excellent = 160 I can confirm the above. CL 24 Outstanding = 80 I think that’s right.

Oil prices could crash 50% if OPEC+ lets output rise and doesn't extend cuts through 2024, Citi commodities research chief says Story by fdemott@insider.com (Filip De... — read more 

Most people probably know their salary for 2024. Please post your new salary. Myself: CL 27, early 40s, upstream, $265k.

can anyone share how you know if you’re a HiPo?

ExxonMobil plans on extracting and producing battery-grade lithium from the Smackover Formation in Arkansas. https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/13/23958935/exxonmobil-lithium-drilling-arkansas ExxonMobil is getting into the lithium production... — read more 

Has anyone been told they WON’T receive a raise? Is that typically communicated or do supervisors just move on and don’t ever call you in to tell you either way? I don’t think it’s the latter but…. There are people who haven’t been told anything and... — read more 

India's work productivity is one of the lowest in the world. Our BTC strategy fits right in. Everything else aside, our work products coming out of BTC seems to support this. Doesn't it?... — read more 

How is the leatherhead office doing? Moving to a smaller office anytime soon? Exploration finding anything? Cyprus progressing?

Hi all from Singapore. Want to compare the salary increment of the different CL and ranking here. Have yet to receive any news from my side so I would like to start the ball rolling.

Hey guys, Im fairly new to the company a new grad ( — read more 

Where are the sincere efforts to lose the real deadweights who create unnecessary work? The problem with fake PIPs is that they are subjective and deceitful where indirect layoffs occur based on likability of a person by nastys and political agenda... — read more 

please also share your job family and the ranking result leading up to the CL increase

In the latest strategy review, there are references to $6B of cost cuts through 2027. What is the breakdown of those? All in support functions or spread among all groups? Is it only personnel or some other category (supplier savings, lower cost to... — read more 

Lets keep it simple and to the point. We need to sell/abandon/destroy Kearl....its an asset ....ummm "ASSet" that has earned the company a whole $0 over the past 10 years its been in operation. We dont know how to run oil sands mining operations... — read more 

I’ve talked with three recruiters this week in the Houston area, and all three have asked for my DOB up-front in the screening process. I called one out on it and got ghosted. Are they filtering candidates based on age now or what? Interested in... — read more 

Kevin Crowley, Bloomberg December 06, 2023 https://worldoil.com/news/2023/12/6/exxonmobil-raises-share-buybacks-14-with-plans-to-accelerate-permian-guyanese-oil-production (Bloomberg) – Exxon Mobil Corp. plans to raise share buybacks 14% as the oil... — read more 

Does anyone have any info on the email sent yesterday to Traders on the new bonus structure? There's certainly going do be a drain of supporting staff as they were also promised to be compensated for the move to London and the company has now... — read more 

Am I wrong or was this the year with the fewest layoffs in a long while?