http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/money/business/2016/02/05/warned-chevron-says-la-layoffs-due/79870066/

So what is the Houston housing market like now in places like the Heights, Montrose etc? I am transferring to 1500 Louisiana and worried that the 1000's being laid off by Chevron in March along with other E&Ps & service companies.

Offered a job as a Horizons Facilities Engineer straight out of college, starting in a few month. With all of the talk and action on layoffs, should I start looking at other options? Losing a job before I start would be a pain in the ass... Thanks.

Just checking SEC form 4's. Old Johnny boy got 80 million in stock.....vesting over 10 years. Given for a job well done. Golf at Pebble Beach, 80 million, new luxury house in Costa Rica. God bless America... — read more 

Are Houston "corporate staff" in the ESP so we have more jobs to compete for? I think they went through a ROM last year but they have jobs I think I'm more than qualified for so why can't I get me something cushy? I'm guessing they got themselves... — read more 

This is fact. The target has been set as a ceiling. 10% keep. I am in the same boat. I was tipped off to get a head start. Now the rest of you have the same advantage...which ain't much, I know. The majority of the jobs are already matched with... — read more 

I work in the industry but not for Chevron

48 companies folded so far, $17 Billion Dollars in Loses - here is the list:

At least Bill Kerns will finally be gone. Hopefully the mouth-breather Lohr will go with him. As for the master leg humper/Marco Rubio wannabe, that's up in the air. Surface Land is also likely to lose one person as a result of the JV Core area being... — read more 

This week brought new signs that the Saudis might at last be winning. Some quick background: Saudi Arabia has long played the role of the “swing producer” in the oil market, meaning that they tried to stabilize prices by pumping more oil when prices... — read more 

Can you share feedback on how long it took for Chevron after the last day on the payroll to mail the severance forms for the employee to sign and return in order for the severance payment to be processed. Assume it comes as a package along with the... — read more 

Well I guess heads start rolling. Melody is gone. I guess Gorgon and Wheatstone finally got to her. How about Watson next

What exactly is the Chevron definition of Expat? I am confused, is it merely a person working outside of their country of citizenship? Or is it a person working outside of their country of citizenship and reaping the fringe benefits that it brings... — read more 

by excluding capital letters from all official chevron cummunications CVX will be able to preserve an additional $8billion a year in cash

Hello, it's me... I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to see me go To go over everything They say that I had a job for life But I ain't got no money and no wife Just a lonely rent boy in Oildale Hello, can you hear me I'm in... — read more 

I know how many musical chairs are left for KR. How many are expected to be left standing in the other assets? We got hit hard on the horizontal team.

I have heard about this here. But there is no official mention of it anywhere. Does anyone have the insight into it? Is this individual or BU specific? When do you come to know?

Went down to the keys on the free Halleyburton charter. Im going to miss the graft at GOMBU!

The effort at cutting costs is at best feeble. The cuts have to be far deeper than this under such dire circumstances than just one person here and there. Too little too late! Chevron will continue to bleed badly unless they follow it up with a fall... — read more 

Well, turns out I am in scope. To my surprise, I am actually angry about it. I suspected I would be in scope, but I guess now that it is here and real I feel a bit slighted. Part of me was holding out hope that I wouldn't be selected, but reality has... — read more 

During this afternoon Thurston announced that all 950+ DWEP employees will be notified at 4 PM whether they are in scope or out of scope and sure enough by 4 PM that e-mail arrived. 50% of positions are open 28% of employees (blue badge) will be... — read more 

Some of the vitriolic posts here are something to behold. Dead wood? Inbred friends and family who remain? Seriously some of you folks need to start behaving like decent human beings. The shoe may be on the other foot next week, month, quarter, year... — read more 

Hello All, I need help… I am a retired BP IT employee and I’d like to start an O&G Layoffs group on Facebook – with quite a bit of spare time on my hands I can help folks organize and exchange information. I think I can kickstart this by inserting... — read more 

I just want my big fat bonus check before oil prices decimate the company.

Time to rat those who spend their days using their direct reports, contractors, and SMEs to help with their graduate degree homework during business hours... And survive Rom after Rom because everybody is afraid to rock the boat by calling them out.

The big American Robbery: Six companies that lost the most buying back their own shares. The companies with the biggest paper losses: IBM: - $9.8 billion Qualcomm: -$7.4 billion American Express: -$4.1 billion Exxon Mobil: -$3.9 billion Hess: -$2.9... — read more 

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What is the percentage of taxes being taken out of severance packages that have been received? Ball park figure please. SP is base salary, not including CIP correct?

Given that someone released the Kraken I'm curious how we would protect our platforms from the grasping tentacles of a pissed-off beast?