Thoughts?

Was anybody else shocked at the amount of softballs that were hit during the Town Hall today? It seems to me that our leadership's message and actions are inconsistent and the tension is rising in regards to merit based selections and the focus on... — read more 

Chevron would never do something silly like that.

Papa G clearly doesn’t care to talk about FT. Disappointed about the radio silence for months. Good luck in the round.

The layoff percentage numbers are meaningless without knowing the details. I predict most selections will be easy to predict: 1) If your job is needed and you are filling the position well you will keep it; 2) If your job is needed and you are... — read more 

Makes ya think I have seen the same at Chevron in the last 15 years I have watched layers being added and these PMs, and extra supervisors running around pushing paper between each other. running around doing very little actual work... — read more 

~2600 open positions ~ 3600 contestants ~400 EOI Would be blood bath with D&I, reach out to higher up you know or dont. Good luck!

Now that we've spent millions of dollars and thousands of hours to rebrand the PMP, anyone feel like they actually got better feedback at their Mid-Year Assessment?

After a handful of unqualified candidates were selected and promoted in HR during R2, it is obvious HR did it's part to pump up some corporate numbers that are being shared externally. Will the selections be based on more of the same? Or, will the... — read more 

Looks like not all people or positions are open or need apply. What's the method used to say who is in and who isn't? Is it the position? Merit? Diversity? It's a sad day if this is based on gender or ethnicity.

If I apply for an EOI in R3, and I am notified in early September, how much longer would I need to work at CVX? Can I line up another job, and if so when can I tell my new employer I can start?

Oh how times have changed....

Keep? Sell? Shutter? I’m excited to join Chevron, but just have no idea what to expect here.

Anyone actually get their severance? Curious how long it was received after last official workday, and also % federal income tax...Thanks.

The local rag had an article about Gorgon’s challenges describing the parts that may need to be exchanged being the equivalent of Having a lego Star War’s Death Star and needing to swap out pieces in the centre. How real is this and what’s the down... — read more 

After being laid off as a result of EOI can you come back as a contractor and continue to work for Chevron?

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/27/fossil-fuels-oil-gas-industry-police-foundations

Just curious how it works if we receive notification that we are left standing after the last round in October. Do we get paid through the 60 day review period then receive severance?

My strategy is to EOI in round 4. If I wait until the last minute (October 11) to announce my intentions, will I be notified with the rest of round 4 participants that my EOI was accepted? It looks like the 60 day period to accept the severance... — read more 

Out of 12 direct reports: 9 white males 2 white females (one of them is an admin asst) 1 black female (Human Resources, of course) Will there be an article bragging about this diversity coming out soon?

Corporate restructuring is expensive. Those who are laid-off in the energy patch often get generous severance packages, pension payouts and job placement services. That costs the company big money. Productivity usually drops off a cliff during... — read more 

Invest and begin withdrawals, invest and hold until RMDs start, pay off bills, buy a house, or????

https://www.unz.com/isteve/the-layoffs-will-continue-until-the-diversity-ratio-improves/

Looks like we're in historical low pension segment rates. Novermber/December should be a great time for taking lump sum pension

They are cutting 25% of their employees, 21,000 jobs.

Team, Yes - it maybe a different company. Yes - I know that the article below is dated but damn we should all know that IPSA HISTORIA REPETIT - “History itself repeats.” Notice in the fellows monthly pension amount! When I saw that it... — read more 

As I get longer in the tooth I have seen my share of great new paradigm shifts trumped in often enough but find most significant advances happen incrementally by gradually optimizing the current organization and operations. I worry about this big... — read more 

A quick look at the numbers after R2 selection event. Using round number of 200 R2 positions before and 160 after, a 20% reduction. Before Total positions - 200 Men - 160 (80%), Women - 40 (20%) W - 150 (75%) A - 26 (13%) L - 12 (6%) B -... — read more 

I stay dumbfounded as to why employees of a company complain too much about said company. CVX has good salaries (not the top), great 401, great pension (good luck getting one with another company). If you are unhappy why not just leave? You don’t... — read more 

Why is Chevron going through a restructure? I hear they have the best additive company in the business? I also hear they have the best field testing team in the country? I just don't understand.

Chevron D&C Ex, here. I left a year ago as a high pot. No, not to join a "startup." I did not leave because I felt management was out of touch and cared about the wrong things. I left because I saw all of my peers care more about doing things and... — read more 

As a caveat I have not applied nor do I believe either of these MIT or Rice comp-sci/business programs would be a good fit for my analog mind, but I feel I need to voice that upper management keeps missing mark on restructurings, agile, and "nextGen"... — read more 

I am not sure of the exact name, but I plan to join the Chevron Retirees group when I retire this year if my EOI is accepted. Does anyone have experiences with the group they would like to share? Do you get much benefit, other than connecting with... — read more 

So many negative posts about Chevron and all for the right reasons. Besides the fake news lets just be honest once and say it the way it is. Is Chevron trull a eFed up company as it looks here? I think it is, but I wanted to hear it from others.

So after this email from RM about the diversity metrics, I can’t wait to see what happens in my selection round. I’m thrilled we have the diversity coaches here to ensure we don’t just pick the most qualified person for the job, regardless of... — read more