Expat positions cost Shell a ton of $$. STIAs not as much, but still a high cost. Shouldn't they be recalling as many exPats as possible right now? And STIAs as well? Or does anyone know of any businesses/functions that are already doing this? — read more
What's next for us - Look at what Chevron is doing this week...
There are massive 20 to 25 percent cuts planned in Chevron's TPS (Technology, Projects and Services) group. I think it may not be as bad here but it tells you something. See the thread here https://www.thelayoff.com/t/14Q7YjqK or here @OP+14Q7YjqK — read more
Layoff Schedule
Voluntary layoffs will begin mid May... Reorg layoffs will begin in June... Layoffs will end by end of August...
Shell downstream layoffs
All contractors have been fired and have 1 month left within the UK and Germany. I hear jobs in downstream / lubricants will move to krakow.... Already stated seeing positions open for German positions in krakow. What's the future going to look... — read more
Dividend Cut-What Does This mean for Layoffs
Does the dividend cut slow down or speed up the timeline for layoffs in 2020?
New Hire Advice- Is This Still A Good Company To Work For?
Saw another new hire post here. I have less than a year working here, Houston office. I am a mechanical engineer, and I get sh– done, resourceful etc. I had job offers at different companies coming out of college other than Shell that were not oil... — read more
Rumor: Vonluntary Severance Packages to be announced in May
Heard that each Country Chair will be sending out a note sometime in May announcing that voluntary severance packages will be offered in the near term. Not sure how much those packages will be, but for those that were looking to retire soon anyway... — read more
Solving layoff problem
The main reason of the lay off comes from oil overflow and out of space for storage. There is a propose solution. Get all the cars in the world out to fill up the tank for free for the next 3 months (as a start). This will let the refineries... — read more
30% drop today
Does not look good
Shell Exiting Deepwater and Shell Midstream
Deepwater and Shell pipeline are being rumored to be sold. Sad times. Good luck.
2020 Layoffs...Upstream, Midstream, Downstream
Have been hearing that there will be cuts this upcoming year to all business units. Sad times!!! Any update on these?? Over head my manager talking about business wide cuts.
Shell Pay Bands or Pay Grades
Hi guys, I'm currently interviewing for technology positions and wanted to see if anyone could post information around pay grades. What is the pay grade and pay range for a Senior IT manager type position? Thank you.
Silent reorganization occuring
There is a silent push to “push out” those to their golden years and sprung board these high flyers. Oh me oh my
Martinez Layoffs
Do you think there will be layoffs in Martinez due to the sale of the refinery? https://www.kqed.org/news/11754005/shell-to-sell-martinez-refinery-for-1-billion
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oxy-Jet-Trip-To-Shell-Home-Sparks-New-Anadarko-Speculation.html
https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oxy-Jet-Trip-To-Shell-Home-Sparks-New-Anadarko-Speculation.html
Martinez Refinery Sold to PBF
If there was ever any doubt about Shell's view of fuels in the U.S. it's very clear now. They were down to 4 wholly owned refineries in the U.S, Martinez, Anacortes, and two in New Orleans. They are 50/50 owners of the Deer Park Houston refinery with... — read more
Reuters: Shell aims to beat power utilities at their own game
6/19/19 LONDON (Reuters) -Royal Dutch Shell wants to build a power business more profitable than the competitive sector's existing players, banking on its global scale and oil and gas income to maximize on the transition to cleaner energy. Link:... — read more
Daimler to Build Electric Freightliner Trucks in Portland
And the hits just keep coming for the future of the petroleum fuels market. This is predominately how transportation will look years and most will find it electrifying. “The road to emissions-free transportation is going to be driven with... — read more
Big oil has accepted that the future is electric vehicles
Big oil has accepted that the future is going to be electric vehicles. Today BP has 6,500 places to plug in the UK and will be instaliing ultra-fast charging points on BP forecourts during 2019. Shell is buying up big electric companies. They see the... — read more
Andy pushed out
Good old days of upstream are over
The future is not today, it’s tomorrow
I think there are a lot of Premadanas on this site who are either in denial or ignorant of the facts. Your missing the point. The future is not today, it's tomorrow. Maybe it takes 10 years or maybe 20 but the world is changing at a faster clip than... — read more
40+
Focus now is getting rid of the over 40 crowd, expats and people in grade 2 and above. Trying to save money. Across board dropping job grades to save money on bonus. Want more grade 4 roles doing daily work. If you’re grade 1 or 2 then likely over... — read more
Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Shocks World In LA Debut
"It can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3 seconds or to 100 in 7 seconds. The R1T can also tow a whopping 11,000 pounds. With its largest battery pack, it provides over 400 miles of range (200 of which can be added in 30 minutes via DC fast charging)."... — read more
80 Point Plan Lump Sum Payout
I am a bit surprised that no one has mentioned on this board that ex-employees were given an opportunity to cash out of their 80 point plan regardless of age. I got the notice in late summer 2017 and had to make a choice by think it was 10/31/17. The... — read more
Shell / Retirement
It’s time for people to start making their own provisions for retirement and not rely on someone else to take care of them. That model is out-dated.
End of Provident Fund as We Know It?
Heard last week SOC is likely to trim back the Provident Fund scheme to max 6% matching plan. No employee contribution, no match. Implementation end of 1Q19 to allow 1/1 rollout discussions during performance reviews. No more 80pt pension now no more... — read more
The 4th Industrial Revolution will NOT Include Big Oil
I found an interesting article speaking to the dramatic changes coming on out everyday lives with artificial intelligence. If these predictions are correct then big oil is going to be little oil in 20 years. Demand will decrease substantially and... — read more
The 4th Industrial Revolution will NOT Include Big Oil
I found an interesting article speaking to the dramatic changes coming on out everyday lives with artificial intelligence. If these predictions are correct then big oil is going to be little oil in 20 years. Demand will decrease substantially and... — read more
Asked to take a package
I am one of the effected as I'm 60 years old and am at magic number 67 and had a face to face with my manager and was told I will not be chosen in the MOR ongoing as best I take the package. So my best interest is to take the package which they have... — read more
Layoffs layoffs everywhere MOR no one to spare
Looks like SHELL is wholesale reducing by 30% in staff - 50 plus a myth. Everyone is fair game!
Layoffs announced
what are some of the details for the US unconventional layoffs that were announced?
Business Lunches/Dinners
Connecting with people we did business with was a big part of ensuring things got done. Personal connections outside or ex-Shell were so important. Small price to pay to make sure it got handled. Status today? Curious. Expecting “dinosaurs”... — read more
Rule 70?
Is it true that anybody approaching Rule 70 is automatically added on the layoffs list at Shell Oil? I'm quickly approaching my fiftieth and I've been with the company a little under two decades. A coworker who was in a similar situation was recently... — read more
More layoffs incoming?
Been hearing rumors lately about more layoffs at Shell Oil, but it is all very vague and lacking in any details. I was wondering if somebody here has maybe heard something about possible layoffs or if I can just write the rumors off as ramblings from... — read more
FINANCE Dept gobally is getting cut
Anyone have any info? Big cuts in finance globally
Shell Pay Grade Information
Do you know where I may be able to find Shell Pay Grade Information? As a full disclosure, I do not work for Shell but I am interviewing right now. Please share if you have more info.
Cutting everybody over 50
Shell is cutting 55+ Shell is cutting everybody over 50, not just 55. It's being done all over the industry. Everybody who has been here long enough to be receiving half decent pay has a target on their back. If you are nearing 50, make sure to... — read more
Layoffs going on quietly
I know that Finance and HR layoffs going on at the moment. HR being completely wiped out and sent to overseas. Any word on the street ? Any other groups feeling the pain?? I thought we were good at 60$ a barrel
LNGC A Go
Hearing more and more In IG circles LNGC a go The Americans needs this
Market is Correcting yet Moral Remans Low
RDS is bouncing back and the market is recovering yet moral internally remains low. Could it be due to ongoing re orgs, lack of growth opportunities as the culture remains in a low trust environment? My networks inform me of ongoing reorganizations... — read more