TCO is replacing contractors with CVX personnel. That's worked out well in the past. I guess CVX has to hide the chosen ones somewhere. What does XOM do differently than CVX, a lot of things like make people accountable for their productivity and... — read more 

Congrats on another shutdown! Another failure to add to the list.

With all the expat de-staffing in Angola, does Sonair's chartered World Air "Houston Express" still fly? If so, who flies it (other than Angolan elite on shopping trips and college student commutes during breaks?

We could easily reduce head count by getting rid of the women who spend their days on Facebook. They think no one is watching but we are. Time to pull the plug on these losers.

There was an ops mgr years ago in Lafayette who was sent there to dissolve the western assets and shut down the office. He didn't do that because he felt like there was a great deal of opportunity left in the aging western assets and that there were... — read more 

Of the total people laid off from Chevron, what fraction have been managers? Then going to the top, what does John Watson need to do to get fired? Is he not responsible for the screw-ups in operations at Gorgon and Angola LNG, along with project... — read more 

If I want my limp sum payout to be September 1st, If I send my pension paperwork after August 1st, that should work, correct ?

Yep the new CPL Org Chart is making its rounds. It'll be interesting to see whose left standing. The CCAAT is scaling down to a leaner meaner group and no contractors after next year either - big changes around the bend. Hang on its gonna be a bumpy... — read more 

I am anxiously checking and waiting to receive the COBRA package to sign up. My wife is undergoing care and we will delay all non-emergency appointments until coverage is back in force. I just wanted to know how long Chevron takes to make the... — read more 

Yay or nay? Does anyone have experience or opinion on rotation assignment in Tengiz?

When one retires, a date may be chosen to receive the lump sum or start annuity payments. Thus, a delay is possible. Can someone explain how they determined the optimum start date? Just watching interest rates? How long can you wait to specify the... — read more 

I am finishing my thesis and was planning on starting at CHV in late summer. They gave me the best offer overall and I was wanting to go to work for a major as I am wanting to focus on exploration research. My other offer is with an independent and... — read more 

With interest rates close to an all time low, is this a good time to cash out your Pension ? (if you have not already done so)

That can't be a good thing.

I am hearing that people are receiving their checks thru the mail and some direct deposit. For those who received it direct deposit did you fill out a new direct deposit form after the layoff. The form that was in the packet?

How many team leads, supervisors or managers have you worked with or for who displayed true leadership qualities? Maybe a few, or maybe none. You can look up leadership traits and qualities on the Internet and see if any of them apply to your... — read more 

Isn't it time to get rid of the Covington office and move those operations to Houston?

Does anyone know if there is a severance package if left standing during a "normal" PDC? Worried about this fall's PDC. There will be way more people than jobs. PRC consulting services is screwed.

Any layoffs planned for ITC this year?

A question, I EOId and am near the end of my sixty day period, my separation day a couple of weeks away. My 401K money will remain in Vanguard for the time being but the main question I have is around my "retirement money." I've been told that I... — read more 

Chances of Chevron going Bankrupt. Very high.

I am so tired of the people I have to deal with post-ESP ... hardly any e-mail responses, and if they do respond they are not very helpful. I hope oil goes down into the 20s again and CVX goes under.

Some wouldn't pass a child mental stability test.

Although slowly the layoffs are starting again. I heard there will be a big round of layoffs in August hitting Upstream again. Expats in Houston are already being given notice of repatriation; ITC, Shipping, etc. The good times just keep coming. I... — read more 

The government had the booths packed and ready to deliver. Chevron, the new boss in particular Nigel Hearne, wanted CVX project management on it. So we unpacked them and put then in a non waterproof container. They get ruined. Then we dropped them in... — read more 

Does it make any difference whether you file for unemployment before or after receiving your severance check ? Does the TWC apply your severance payment to several months and deduct from unemployment (~$400/week) ? Do you wait until you received your... — read more 

Security Advisor - Executive Protection and Special Projects Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to: Supports the Global Executive and Employee Protection Program and travels with the Chairman and other Executives as... — read more 

To pave the way for severance. Seems like an efficient process!

For folks who Are 62+, have you filed for Social Security, or are you going to wait till Full retirement age or wait till you turn 70 ? What is your thought process as you made the decision ?

What is Chevron's general attitude toward rehiring someone (in the good times)? I left a year back before things got really bad in order to deal with some personal matters, and have only worked part-time since. Is there a written policy or is it up... — read more 

Has anyone else gotten paid yesterday? Was this the last paycheck including June 1 - 13 and unused vacation? Did they take out 401k? I can't tell since I haven't been able to get my pay stubs.

Have worked there for 14 years and was told at my bosses daughters HS grad party I have 50/50 chance. He is announcing his retirement first week in August. Ugh, we all knew this was coming, but having your boss tell you it actually makes it... — read more 

I wonder if folks will finally have to guts to speak out again after June 13th (last day on CVX payroll). This board has been far too quiet recently. There are still many skeletons in the closets all around CVX. Good luck making your payments on... — read more 

Have you seen her? Official story is that she's in some generic position, but rumor on the street is that she is there to clean house. Drives a black mustang with TX plates,