How veteran Roger Pierce pioneered the industry with $237k profits: The man behind Auto Binary Signals - Roger Pierce, has just uploaded not only proof of his $59k weekly profits... but videos of live trading showcasing how his students are easily... — read more
next round to cut deep - bottom 20% for North America
the next round of layoff (6000-7000) will cut deep. since pretty much all 3s and -2s are gone it is now time to cut he bottom 20%. sounds a bit like Exxon, doesn't it.
Has anyone not received their severance package?
And if not, what was the justification for not giving it to you?
Finally
Ahhhhhhhh, finally we are getting rid of some dead weight around here!!!!!!!
COBRA costs
Can anyone share what the approximate monthly health insurance costs are for a single person if you elect to go with COBRA after your Chevron paid benefits run out?
Schlumberger cutting 10K - just announced - See the SLB thread here: @EJ9S5zv
Schlumberger cutting 10K - just announced - See the SLB thread here: @EJ9S5zv
To be or not to be: Let's Go Drilling Again
Oil-field service kingpin Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB) sees two clear trends emerging: Oil prices will rebound in 2016, but oil-field service activity will not. That's largely due to Schlumberger's view that drillers will begin to hoard cash when oil... — read more
Lessons Learned - For Those Who Are Still With Chevron And Think You May Be At Risk
In my last post, I discussed some of the issues that the recently departed may be facing. I then recently realized that I have neglected to address some critical areas in which those who are still with Chevron, but fear may be leaving soon, need to... — read more
CBU and AMBU relocation to Houston?
Any word that the north american unconventionals will be relocated to Houston? CBU, AMBU and others? Havent heard too much about those guys lately.
Active Tab
Just saw this, helps figure out what topic had the last reply (it'd below the big blue button "reply"): https://www.thelayoff.com/chevron/active
Why I am thankful today.
I am thankful for my new job and the opportunity to work on challenging projects again. I am thankful I have a boss who actually is trained in what I do and can offer input into what I do. I am thankful for no more micro breaks. I am thankful for no... — read more
Covington job cuts
http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/northshore/2015/11/25/upcoming-chevron-layoffs-could-affect-covington-office/76379430/
Sale
What is the status on the sale of properties in the GOM. Nothing has been announced in the town hall meetings in the GOM BU .
WTF?
Anyone noticed lately how the number of views on each post is reducing, and each post and response now has an ID? Personally, I don't care who is looking at or watching me, as anyone found on our property at night will be found there in the morning... — read more
#blackfridayin3words
american horror story #blackfridayin3words
$7 Trillion
This is amazing, $7 Trillion - Saudi Aramco, officially the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, most popularly known just as Aramco (formerly Arabian-American Oil Company) is a Saudi Arabian national petroleum and natural gas company based in Dhahran, Saudi... — read more
Oil Prices Slightly Up
Not that interesting, but here it goes anyway - oil prices inched up over the last week, WTI futures were at $41.59 per barrel and Brent was at $44.50 per barrel. As a reminder, a year ago, WTI was at slightly over $75, and Brent was at $77. In... — read more
For Chevron employees now retiring. Lump Sum or Annuity?
Please post your comment here on whether you will take your pension payout as a Lump Sum or an Annuity and why you prefer it that way.
Mcbu rap video
Someone please post
Chevron expats
Hearing reports of many being sent back home. Poor babies will have to be without servants, cars, expensive schools and lots of other liberal allowances and benefits. Still not enough is being done to save costs by cutting back on nonessential... — read more
What's happening at SJVBU ?
On surface It's calm here for a while since RAE layoff in Aug this year. BP's are being let go like crazy but for employees SJV Leaders are denying any second RAE, ROM or retirement packages. However there are lot of rumors in workforce about backend... — read more
Question about Salary and Layoffs in West Texas
Any news on layoffs in West Texas, specifically Sterling City? I'm working in electrical, making good money, have an associates deg, won some awards, trying to see if they'll let me keep my job. Gotta love this place to want to stay so bad
Just want to point out that no one from midland appears to be on here. Just s bunch of winey IT folks.
Why would anyone talented in IT work at an oil company anyway? The money is in new tech, not the flawed environment of chevron. The behaviors, culture and environment lend to group think, fear, big talk and little progress. there is no sense of... — read more
Business units within Op-Co's
Due to what my job is(not with Chevron) I tend to hear about some layoffs sometimes a little before they happen but I dont have the all the Knowledge of how Chevron is broken down, I know they have Business Units within Op-Co's but I dont know which... — read more
Chevron Retirement Plan Benefits and ESIP 401k Company Match to be Reduced in 2nd Quarter 2016.
High level gossip coming out of San Ramon on Thursday, Nov 19 suggests the Chevron Pension Benefits and the ESIP 401k company match will be reduced if by the beginning of the 2nd quarter 2016, our cash flow position is still at risk. All this to not... — read more
GOM org chart..
Can anyone post the new org chart for GOMBU?
Do Joint Ventures Get A Free Ride?
What about CPChem? PLENTY of slackers needing culling. Do THEY get to share in this? Or, are the cheap feedstocks saving their worthless a.s.s.e.s?
Chevron is great, BUT
Where do I start. I am so effing tired of it for all the reasons bellow. I am so tired to even write in full or intelligent sentences. I am French, f*** it, I can do this. A bit drunk too , for wasting 10 years here. What started this? A disgusting... — read more
Layoffs should number 10 to 15k not 6-7k!
The fact is for the past 7 to 8 years Chevron's poor management team has handled every issue or problem with the same answer - HIRE MORE PEOPLE! Now their inability to solve problems, be creative, and delivery on commitments has come home to roost... — read more
Chevron to exit Middle East (PZ) operations and seek compensation for losses if no resolution achieved in 2017.
Chevron to continue large budget cuts in PZ operations in 2016. Cuts will included further reductions of activity and personnel. There are on going activities at the management level to determine to minimum number of personnel required to fulfill... — read more
August RAE severance....?
Has anyone that was a part of the August RAE exercise received their severance yet? Also I heard they changed it to a years pay instead of the 2 weeks X years for service, any truth to those rumors?
Among all the vitriol on this board, here's a helpful exercise, and some advice, for those who have already been let go
If you have been unexpectedly let go, you are probably feeling a broad mix of anger, frustration, sadness, and disappointment. But, perhaps also some small relief that there is a a lot about Chevron that you no longer have to endure, and that's what... — read more
Chevron Expats: Private Schools and Expat Housing
How much do they cost us? On a per worker basis assuming a family of four with two elementary/high-school kids?
I've been here since April 2015
I've been here since April 2015 - you guys keep me entertained and informed. Often I have to sift though junk but it's well worth it. Thanks for this page - LOVE
Bigfoot tendons, WTF?
What the f happened to the Bigfoot tendons? We were all supposed to be rolling in dividends and all we read is how that project team fed the cat on that one. What happened?