Chevron will release it's bright and shiny new management plan on the October 31st earning call for the quarter ending Sep 2016. The concept has been talked about here and all through Chevron but it now has very specific backbone. It is going to mean... — read more
What were the layoff totals in this ESP?
Houston had 655 layoffs. Most were in MCBU. DWEP did a much better job of keeping their people. Hats off to the DWEP leadership. They actually know what they are doing unlike MCBU to retain talent for the long-term.
Let's talk SJVBU
what's the outcome?
GOMBU CASTOE EMPIRE
More corrupt dealings from the Castoe regime. Somebody needs to wake up and see what this guy is all about. Himself!!!!!
The Real Tragedy While Mass Lay-offs Occur
An excerpt from Motley Fool: "Last year was pretty brutal for oil companies, with the sharp drop in oil prices slashing about $200 billion in stock market value from the largest public energy firms. But most chief executives got a raise anyway, The... — read more
no reply from HR
Has anyone had any luck contacting HR after being let go ? They simply will not reply to my e-mails with some questions about the paperwork that needs to be signed.
Now that the dust is about to settle...
What is the body count in the various distant outposts of Chevron? What about Thailand, Nigeria, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and close to home in various BUs in Houston, BFD, Covington etc.?
Chevron List of All Employees
I need a list of all Chevron employees and their phone numbers
ESP help...has anyone heard about them ?
Obviously there have been shifts in the company period. First project alpha now this ESP. I am really unsettled about this. I recently received a call from company called Insight and they are claiming that they can help with my situation. Has any one... — read more
Petro-Physicists
How many petrophysicists/ earth scientists remain at Chevron? Are any American or are most expats?
Life after Chevron
Take a deep breath and think about it. Chevron had good benefits, not the best in Houston , but good. There are other companies in Houston that need people. Move on, get out of oil. Medical is good. Chevron has to much Berkley bull- in it and I am... — read more
I still hear ITC - CIO Bill and the GM's still have no clue how to run an IT organization. I heard Bill is claiming he has a Harvard MBA.
Took me 18 months to get my MBA (not from Harvard) so what did Louie do - buy Bill a Harvard MBA to get the VP's to give him the clone job for Louie? So glad I am gone and have a new IT career away from this folks. Never say Lynn, Amy, Green (Oh my... — read more
Crappy esp
After making it through the esp I reliaze CVX let go off some essential personnel and kept some that could be replaced. I could have seen some kept before me but got let go. It is a damn shame. Almost wish I just got a package at this point.
What Are All of the Excess Human Energy People Doing?
Now that everyone has had some time for the enormity of what has happened to you to sink in, what are your plans? You have no doubt searched the internet and have confirmed your own thoughts that therè are next to zero job openings for your own... — read more
ABU post ESP. Will be carnage.
Layoffs of local and repatriated locals will begin June. Expect this will be large. No drilling in the next 2-3 years. Gorgon is in the sh-- and Wheatstone well on the way to a repeat. D&C, exploration and subsurface teams have huge headcount and... — read more
Tips for surviving at Escrovas Nigeria
Never been there but received as a gift by ESP. Any suggestions or comments are most welcome.
Lee Hecht Harrison career counseling
Has anyone been in touch with them yet ? I registered and all I got was some online videos and FAQs. Aren't they supposed to assign a 'personal career coach' to you ? I have heard from friends who had dealt with other such companies that they were... — read more
My next step
Going to stay positive and keep moving forward after getting let go. I found some new resources and have interviews lined up. Just wanted to share what's working for me to help with the interviews. http://fms.nu/interview
Donald this is for you, up close and personal
D Jefferson, you're the reason I am unemployed. I know exactly your specific feedback on me and I have insiders. You know who I am. If the "future leader" sh-- went to your head let me remind you that karma is a bitch and one day this reverse racist... — read more
"Human Energy"
What a f---ing joke.
2015 Annual Report just out, comb for lies, future strategies
The 2015 Chevron Annual Report just out this week. For the laid off employees who toiled for the last 20 or 40 years building up the company and had million of dollars of shares, we had a great stake in the future of this company. Now we have all the... — read more
Isn't time to shut down San Ramon and move to Houston?
Isn't it time to stop the charade, and shut down San Ramon and move to Houston? With all the people let go in Houston, there is plenty of room. There is no advantage to being a California company.
HERE ARE THE BIG OIL AWARDS (copied from the Shell Layoff site)
HERE ARE THE BIG OIL AWARDS I've been watching all your boards for a few months and here are the awards from first to worst (posted on all your boards) from Shell to Exxon to BP to Chevron. 1st Place - Chevron - The "Street Fighters with Big Balls... — read more
Not yet selected
Still there is hope in this category that I am in. Any comments?
Severance pay / WARN act notifications
Can you confirm that Chevron deducts the salary made during the last 60 days on the payroll (June 13) from the total amount of your eligible severance? If so, what does it matter if your termination date is a week or two earlier? You are still going... — read more
655 more layoffs in Houston,,
read on internet this morning 655 more layoffs in Houston,,,,if you work here hold on to your butts....1500 Louisiana st,,,,,1600 smith st.....and 2 at allen......these will start in june......good luck..
There's Still Hope!
I am posting to this site in hopes that I may be able to help place you or someone that you know that is currently out of a job and looking for a new opportunity. We specialize in staffing contract employees for the following disciplines: Subsea... — read more
This feels like Chevron - we were and are all widgets
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/10/opinion/sunday/congratulations-youve-been-fired.html
DWEP numbers
I heard that DWEP headcount stayed pretty much the same after the ESP but does anyone know how many Ddwep folks were left standing with hundreds of expats and folks from other BUs applying for DWEP positions? How many petroleum techs / engineers were... — read more
ETC got notice for restructuring in October
Has anyone else seen this communication? I did just a few hours ago. It'seems wave after wave after wave. Target of 45%.
Gross negligence and willful misconduct of senior supervisory personnel at Gorgon
CVX continues to add to its problems and liability. Joint operating agreement gives operator liability only when Gross negligence and willful misconduct of senior supervisory personnel. CVX continues to layoff qualified LNG personnel and repatriate... — read more
Anyone from Midland?
What can you tell me about the Midland/Odessa area? I will be moving there soon, and would like to get a little info on the place. This is my first move with Chevron, and I am a little confused about how/if relocation assistance is handled. When I... — read more