Several Org charts have "transition positions" does any one know how long these positions are for. And will you be eligible for a separation package if you are placed in a transition position? My assumption is it would have to end in 2016 but I can't... — read more
The risk of becoming a corporate fanatic
Starts with the glossy folder when you receive upon joining the "organization" and continues to grow until you find out that those "way" values don't love you back. Your fanatism erodes and you leave them showing the best pocker face you learned to... — read more
Positions Affected
Facilities Engineer Financial Analyst Process Engineer Engineer Petroleum Engineer Reservoir Engineer Cashier IT Professional Business Analyst IT Business Analyst Accounting Analyst Engineering Engineering Intern Customer Service Representative... — read more
In scope and ROM reps
This will probably be announced next week, but here's a hint to people who want to get a head start. You can figure out all the in-scope people by looking at the memberships in the address book right now. You can also find out who the ROM reps are... — read more
Severance calculation.
After checking the info on my Benefits Connections/Retirement/Severance page on the advice of a manager, I noticed that the weekly regular earnings figure used to calculate my estimated severance is about 7% lower than my regular weekly salary noted... — read more
You attract and You retain
Employment is a two way avenue, so perhaps this is the time to reflect (deep inside) if is worth retaining a professional link with any organization that does not live up to YOUR expectations, not the way around. Nowadays, this mutual convenience is... — read more
The Corporation is not the problem. The real villains are Capitalism, Wage Slavery, the fascist State and the One Percenters....
Wake up! Unplug your mind from the Matrix. The One Percenters own us and keep us distracted with smartphones, The Kardashians and Donald Trump. Get out of the Matrix. Lay off the One Percent! One Love.
Why are you blaming Saudi Arabia for the slump?
Do you want Saudis to undermine their business for you to sell your oil in an open market capitalistic world ? You want to push the price of the oil to $100 a barrel, so that you can make 100k to 400K salary and have a lavish flamboyant arrogant life... — read more
Ranking
Once upon a time, many years ago, Management did acknowledge that the then existing ranking method was counterproductive, the old seriatim (sp?) ranking where the roses and thorns were slotted top and bottom while the rest of us landed somewhere in... — read more
Chevron Hunger Games
Coming to a BU near you March 2016! The odds may never be in your favor!
MCBU In Scope notifications.
Got mine today. I guess I will go ahead and do that Pulse Survey now while I am inspired!
A Greek alphabet exercise does not define your future
Don't be fooled by these fancy project greek alphabet denominations and keep your professional vision intact. There is a life out there, and plenty of work if you are a diversified professional who is able to look beyond what you have learned working... — read more
Frade Redevelopment @ LABU
Are we still going forward with this project in LABU? It sounded like a great project at USD 60 / barrel, not sure if it is kept in the log or shelved...any information that you could share?
When are we starting production in Gorgon & Wheatstone?
Watson announced that Gorgon production was starting within weeks? Any idea when are we placing our product in the market?
WHY GOOD EMPLOYEES LEAVE? BY DAVID W. RICHARD
Why Good Employees Leave? A study came up with this surprising finding: If you're losing good people, look to their immediate supervisor. More than any other single reason, he is the reason people stay and thrive in an organization. And he's the... — read more
An Interview
Energy Editor Looking for Interview Subjects: Hello, I am the energy editor with PennEnergy.com. I am writing an article about how layoffs in the energy industry are affecting lives. I would like to know what your company gave you as far as severance... — read more
What do we know?
What do we know about what do we know? Do we know? Who would know if we don't know and what do they know?
GOM Shelf
What's happening with shelf employees and support staff? Does anyone know what's up with the sale to Cox?
Chevron Pipeline
I haven't heard much about pipeline lately. With many of the assets sold and more on the market, what is happening with this group?
Goodluck CBU
CBU has its ROM notification today. 25 to 35% to be let go. Expats find out if they say or go to ESP. Good luck to all.
Let's discuss WELLSAFE. Grown adult men approving a process that adds millions to CAPEX spending to meet & fulfill words printed in black ink.
The intent is noble. Process and execution is unbearable. Does not protect shareholder value at all. Should be a deepwater only process. RUMS & CWT are not Enough, an internal corporate auditor must police the engineers. How many times have I heard... — read more
DWEP - EXPATS .......out of scope
Why is it that every expat I know in DWEP there job is misteriously out of scope unless it was canceled by a project. This is crazy. WTF.
Fair price for oil is $130 & will be, despite Saudi attempts - World Bank consultant
https://www.rt.com/shows/sophieco/331693-oil-prices-opec-agreement/
PRC employees notified of their ESP "in scope" status yesterday and today
PRC has been notifying project (and I assume COE) staff of their position status (open or closed) for the ESP over the last two days via in person meeting with our supervisors. From what I can see, it is looking brutal... and no one seems to be safe-... — read more
Project Gamma
What do we know?
PULSE SURVEY
Taken the survey yet? Were you able to answer honestly? Reminds me of a childhood 'joke': Yes or no, do you still beat your spouse? We need better questions. Asking if you can be anything but a yes-man while the axe is falling all around is... — read more
DWEP Layoff Training sessions
The DWEP Layoff Training sessions are starting this Thursday. 4 classes for 240 people total. The number seems low considering that 60% of 950+ jobs are open. In addition there will be a recorded podcast so we can watch it on our commute home.
What exactly is deadwood?
What do we know?
CVX debt
Total debt at Chevron Corp., the second-largest U.S. oil producer, rose to $38.6 billion at the end of last year, $10.8 billion higher than a year earlier, the company said on Jan. 29. Chevron was downgraded by Standard & Poor’s on Tuesday for the... — read more
EXPATS in SJVBU
Has anyone notice the high amount of safe positions for EXPATS in SJVBU? What happened to protecting job for the US payroll employees in the US?
Weird Al sums up this company quite well...
"Everything you know is wrong Black is white, up is down and short is long And everything you thought was just so Important doesn't matter Everything you know is wrong Just forget the words and sing along All you need to understand is Everything you... — read more
Project Beta-Fall 2016
What do we know?
Layoff number will be over 5,000 for ESP not 4,000
Chevron is not counting the Expats in the 4,000 number. The department of labor only requires U.S. based employee reporting. The numbers did not add up when i saw the PP and when I asked a question, the answer was the impact is downgraded by... — read more
IT cuts?
Didn't IT have a town hall last week? Any news of cuts in that segment?