As we move warily into 2025 after a brutal 2024 you have to wonder what further layoffs lay ahead. Any news on upcoming layoffs before March 2025?
IDT December OR outcomes
Those that were impacted in IDT Step 2 and did not get a role in the MOR were eligible to apply for the leftover roles in the December OR. January 9th was the day for verbal offers. I know of 5 people that never got an offer from a hiring manager but... — read more
Multi-Day meetings in IT group
In the IT group (leaving org name out) we do these multi day meetings called 'PI planning sessions". 100 or so people gather to discuss objectives for the next 3 months. Complete waste of time. 5 people do the talking. Rest pretend to participate. — read more
Nambibia...nah
Non commercial...going to be written off. Whats left in the operated funnel now ? https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/shell-writes-down-namibia-oil-discovery-2025-01-08/
Biden to ban offshore oil, gas drilling in vast areas ahead of Trump term
https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-ban-offshore-oil-gas-100551895.html
hey guys hot news
i heard shell is going to follow the advise of a 23 year old from mckinseys slides and fire people and sell assets to reduce overhead costs! holy sh-t the stock is gonna skyrocket wael is a genius!
Exxon and Chevron Expand Global Hiring Push
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Exxon-and-Chevron-Expand-Global-Hiring-Push.html
British jobs for British workers
Just like the other American thread (which I agree with), jobs in the UK should be for us. Too many Europeans and Asians taking our jobs
Hire Americans in the USA
Before Shell can layoff Citizens, they should first remove foreigners in visa. We cannot have willing Americans be available and not given the opportunity. If you are laid off, ask for data on this, not just the Bull Cr-p Age based information they... — read more
The golden era is gone
The future of Shell looks bleak. Leadership seems to be stuck playing a broken record, doubling down on cuts and quick fixes. This only ends up drain morale, leaving teams feeling battered and less effective. It doesn't take a genius to realize that... — read more
Shell-BP Merger - WHEN??
This rumour of Shell and BP merging has been floating around for way too long. I fear, She’ll will be late again, and some other major will scoop up BP. Does anyone have any insider scoop on this??
Predictions on London Delist and NY Relist?
Wael’s first sprint to close the stock price gap with its American rivals has been largely unsuccessful. Next option is to delist from London (where we are the largest listed company, which speaks volumes to how bad the London capital markets have... — read more
Capital Markets Day 2025 (March 25, 2025)
Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/shell-hold-investor-day-march-earlier-than-expected-2024-12-12/#:~:text=The%20capital%20markets%20day%20will,to%20grow%20low%2Dcarbon%20energy. Per Shell, "We are keen to provide insights on what... — read more
Another IT Re org?
I’ve heard there is another reorg planned is this true? Just survived can’t take much more of this, I have a family.
Pension loss for people less than 2 years
Hi Everyone, I joined Shell US last year but have to leave Shell early next year due to the recent reorganization. I heard that I will lose my pension because the length of my stay is less than 2 years and 3 months. This is not fair as it’s not me... — read more
Expectations for the worse
Shell is not the same company it once was. People now just expect things to get worse, not better. I can’t remember a time when my coworkers were so focused on negative changes like they are now. There’s no hope for improvement, just worries about... — read more
US - things to plan before off boarding
If leaving early next year, what are some things to plan now. I have heard of learning account. anything else?
Shell UK org changes ?
any news in context of JV with Equinor ?
Misery in IT
Anyone else feel the IT leaders have robbed us of all hope and joy? Not motivated after this brutal reorganization . I’ve just lost all faith after seeing top talent let go while the lower performers stay.
IT reorg - favoritism wins
In the IDT reorg, leaders straight up lied or told unfounded gossip about people they didn’t like in the panels to dissuade others from hiring qualified candidates. This is verified. How can this be allowed? If you are going to spread lies about a... — read more
Shell vs Blackrock
How far off is Shell from being operated like it was owned by Blackrock(or similar) ? Seems like Wael and folks like him see the business not very different from how Blackrock would - a set of backboxes which either generate net cash or don't. Focus... — read more
Uneven Job Distribution in DS&W
A colleague did some data mining and figured out wells has about 15% of its staff at the JG2+ level, whereas the subsurface side is closer to 40%. I’m hearing of a lot of cuts at the lower levels in Development and Suburface, but more cuts up top in... — read more
Do-nothing Executives
Let’s hear your nominations for the worst of Shell’s executive/management team! Stories, rants, comments welcome.
US health benefit for retiree
I am 51 with 12 years of service. How long do I need to work to get retiree medical benefit? If 70 points is age + service = 51+12 = 63. This means I need to be employed 3.5 years to get to 70? Is this 70-point in the US even worth it? I think it... — read more
How much do y’all have in 401k
This is an anonymous board so let’s hear it how much do y’all have in 401k? And how many years of service? I’ll start 4 years of service with 150k.
US/Canada Presidents
So much time spent focussing on Wael but what about our North American presidents Gretchen and Susannah? I’ve been at this company for multiple decades and haven’t seen such poor leadership in quite some time. Canadian upstream has been decimated and... — read more
Wael response to SPS . . . Laugh/cry?
During the Town hall today when Wael spoke to SPS scores . . . Referring to pockets to excellence (people who didn't write bad reviews) and then saying he wasn't sure if poor organsional leadership came down to him as it's everyone responsibility to... — read more
This company is a clusterf-ck
Ever since joining Shell in the last couple years it’s been evident that something is horribly wrong here. Management doesn’t lead - they’re only self-serving and looking for the next promotion. Processes are strictly enforced but are not... — read more
Understanding Wael....
Super smart and super fast high flyer who rose through Projects/Commercial. VP LNG/Qatar ( EVP Deepwater (~4... — read more
Looking ahead to 2025 any layoffs in the pipeline…
Does anyone think there may be new news on additional job cuts at the beginning of 2025. Or has everything been announced already. I doubt whether management is satisfied with the bloodletting so far….
Woo-hoo! Tesla wins the EV charging station wars!
We should change our name to Schlemiel USA.
Where are the shareholder returns?
All this pain we are being put through and the market has set multiple records this year but Shell still lags way behind where we should be. Is he going to destroy the company culture and lose all this talent and still not get the stock price up on... — read more
Keeping track of Shell layoffs/big events over the years
A US and upstream centric summary. Please comment with corrections/omissions and additions from non-upstream divisions. 2024: Vulcan reorg (ongoing) 2023: New CEO, pivot back to Oil&Gas 2021: Reshape reorg 2021: Avanti reorg for US onshore then... — read more
IDT reorg
This is the most dehumanizing and humiliating experience I’ve ever been through. I have great ratings. My manager won’t lift a finger to help me. I’m begging people to look at my applications. We are told by HR to call no one but then behind the... — read more
Are there upward career growth opportunities in Shell GOM ?
With 1s-2s being announced...it seems like these group of folks could be in seat/in rotation for a while (unless the SVP moves out). While there are some who did not get placed, the chances of future upward growth as a 3 seem much lower than before... — read more
Can a new manager tell HR not to hire you?
Can an interim manager tell HR not to hire an employee for any internal roles? It has nothing to do with previous years’ IPFs
Can a new manager tell HR to hire?
Can an interim manager tell HR not to hire an employee for any internal roles? It has nothing to do with previous years’ IPFs.