So we can see if the midpoints have moved. Please post Country/Business/JG and the Midpoint a/k/a 100% PIR I'll start. US/GlobFunc/JG4 - $152,000 (was $150,000 from 2020-2022) My manager will be surprised when I hand in my 2-weeks notice in early... — read more 

How are expats doing in Kazakhstan? I am interviewing for a 28/28 position with NCOC JV, just curious how people enjoy it there, the company, camp, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeAEFEXvcBg

How hard is it to go from JG5 to JG4 in US Downstream Commercial? 80% get rated "Strong", so it seems next to impossible to stand out. How many years does it take?

I was recently offered a job with Shell through a staffing agency. I was going through all the steps with paperwork, a photo for my new badge, etc. then I get a call yesterday that a hiring freeze is now in effect and I no longer have a job offer... — read more 

What is 100% PIR JGA Petroleum Eng in US or ballpark?

... or ballpark

I think Wael said mid-February, but today IS mid-February (28 days February hath). This feels like the same torture when they dragged out Reshape org charts months and months.

Anyone check their percentage raise since it was made available today?

Based on responses on this board, it is obvious that the salary range for a given job grade can be different from one business to another. However, within a given business, is it possible for different sections of workers to also have ai different... — read more 

If I move from Canada to US, local non national, same JG, whats the new salary will be? New business JG target 100% times my current IPR percentage in Canada?

I’ve been with the company for over 10 years (currently JG4) and have never gotten share awards. After getting a higher rating for the first time, I asked my line manager about getting PSP and he brushed it off saying “it’s very competitive” for... — read more 

Do you get a bump in your PIR if you take a lateral move? If so, I’m gonna be posting left and right to try and close the gap on inflation that the raise didn’t meet.

I joined late November. How merit salary increase and bonus work for people joined late in the year?

With the FY Group Score Card out, i'm curious, what is the typically the Target Bonus % for Shell USA - Based Employee JG5? Please share if you don't mind.

Go to net benefits, navigate to health benefits, survivor benefit program…that number / 2 is ur new salary 47% for me

Shell reports beating earnings. Stock tanks ..... Sigh !

CER - Understand the process only applies to JG2+, but curious how it works and is realised in one's career. What does someone's CER score mean for future mobility? Curious about perspectives amongst this audience. Also, High Potential Talent is a... — read more 

Here we go again with merger, or acquisition, talk again with ExxonMobil or Chevron looking to acquire Shell or BP. Let’s face it, the US based energy companies will continue to crush the European energy companies if we keep up with renewable and... — read more 

Based on the general economy as well as new CEO... I would not be surprised if bonuses are reduced via "management adjustment" (ie: the real BPF is x, but it is reduced down to y) even if our financial results are good in order to be "good financial... — read more 

Wael is a straight shooter——he admits there will be staff layoffs next year. He dismantled a new group just like that. Time to burnish that resume.

I am thinking about applying to Shell. What are salaries for university hire reservoir engineers (BS vs PhD) running these days?

Any news on BPF? Any plans to finally increase the salary tables for US Professionals after many years of little to no movement?

I heard all jg2 TLs have got promoted, and are hiring more people, thought exploration was on its deathbed in Shell...obviously not in the USA...or am i missing some underhand cut that is coming?

Just speculation....there are some EC board members that have been there almost as long as Ben. The longer it takes for news about changes to EC members, the more likely that Wael is negotiating terms with candidates from outside Shell for those... — read more 

I'm curious how much of a difference there is between the super majors like exxon, shell, bp, chevron, etc

I have heard WFH is starting to end. How many days do you guys / gals have come to the office ?

What happens if you get a low rating, are you asked to leave?

Any news on a potential bump in base pay?

Wondering what people’s thoughts on this new IPF system are… it’s so hard to get anything other than the default strong rating it’s super demotivating. Why work hard if all your going to get is the default? Also it makes it so when reorg time happens... — read more 

So, no Integrated/Renewables Director on the EC to fill the gap left by Wael moving to the top job. Is Wael having a battle with the board because he wants to restructure the EC (split gas and renewables?) or - dramatic music - he's bringing someone... — read more 

...........in case you haven't noticed! What is all the fuss about? We seen a few other Shell CEOs leave - OK, Phil Watts had to leave in a hurry but the rest gracefully bowed out whereas this is taking weeks! Or is it months? It does feel very odd -... — read more 

As it leaks out that technical staff were told by exploration leaders to be positive about a cr-p sandwich or go do something else...isn't this the natural result of splitting exploration technical and leadership into 2 different organizations? With... — read more 

in 2020 they sold 220 mmcf/d for 542 million. Make it make sense ....

With the dramatic increase in prices across the board and intractable inflation, have the Shell Retirement Benefits committee members given any consideration to Cost of Living increases for pensioners? Benefit payments have remained unchanged for... — read more 

Anyone have any insight on what average raises will be next year?

The hiring rate of young subsurface staffs was low enough already before the hiring freeze during pandemic. And the last 2 years we have so many junior engineers decide to leave the company. I suppose there will be another big age gap in 10 years... — read more 

I'm noticing that there are fewer and fewer people who try to give their best in order to have a great performance.