Just wondering about the tax implications of a lump sum severance payment in 2015- is there any way to delay payment until 2016? If I get laid off mid-Oct, then receive 60 days pay under WARN. Afterwards, I would have to sign a release to receive... — read more 

I shit my pants. He said with the hard times he wanted to cut back. Hard times getting 20 million a year. And does he really think that makes an impression? What a goofball! His uncoordinated rear end could not even get out of the car.

http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2015/08/chevron_covington_layoffs.html

WoW!

http://www.bidnessetc.com/50667-will-depressed-crude-oil-prices-bring-tears-to-chevron-corporation-investor/ You Will see Watson gone by the end of the year. BET ON IT! Chevron will borrow long term which will push investors in a panic and stock... — read more 

End of month coming? CSOC feedback quota not met? Fed up with this ridiculous requirement? Struggling to find what to say and to whom? Don't worry - just use the "Random CAI Generator" and you are set! Just select 4 random letters, somebody in the... — read more 

I heard someone said SASBU may not join Sept.'s ROM. Because SASBU's process is delayed so they cant't catch up ROM in Sept. is that true?

Prior to finding this site, I had no clue what a fiasco I had gotten myself into. Working on an MCP, I could not figure out why working 16 plus hours a day did nothing but create more work, questions and uncertainty around solutions I had been... — read more 

What will happen? Predictions?

Well its been a week since I've got my notice and received all my information on how on our payroll days of 60 day's of pay and severance package. Your supervisor advises you to have a plan B! Well I have and I'm getting many other offers from... — read more 

Who has noticed the morale change in the last month or so. Its like your waiting for a call from the warden and your laying there with the needle in your arm waiting for the phone ring.

How low will it go, lost 3% today? Wait till our next quarterly report. Exxon has already announced it expects slightly more than 4 billion in cash even if oil goes down 5% from current levels and lost 2 percent today. It is dam scary to see what... — read more 

I am a black lesbian who is past 65 and who uses a cane. I got my bases covered.

So we are supposedly cutting 20% but the new organization is not coming out until September meaning we most likely won't be able to participate in the first ROM. Won't that hurt our chances?

It is nice to wake up late. Sitting here with a cup of coffee, in my boxer shorts, and watching French porn. Life is great. Where are my damn cigarettes?

What will happen with the employees that currently work on the platforms that are for sale on the shelf. If the platforms are sold do they have to go with the property, can they choose to get severance, will they be in a ROM? What happens if you are... — read more 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worker_Adjustment_and_Retraining_Notification_Act Some people are starting to ask questions about this, but management has been reluctant and vague about it. Does anyone have any insight into whether this holds any... — read more 

Anyone's thoughts on job security for those on maternity leave during the ROM? I know the law doesn't require a reason to fire someone in Texas, but that seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen.

I'm just now getting around to reading through the folder I was given and saw that I missed it. I'm curious to know how that went and what they had to say about the 7 topics which are all covered in the 25 pages they provided except for the CIP. Did... — read more 

I saw the renderings and it looked like there was a sunning deck, barbecue pits and outdoor wifi. Really looking forward to those amenities. Anyone know when that's happening?

Worst BU out there...... Hope it all goes down the drain for all the suckers left there....

Several low-level managers have said an MCBU ROM is on the way. Has this been announced yet?

Anonymous138134 - Sounds like Chevron Pipeline. I worked there for a couple of years and all I can say is that I would not challenge any of those folks to a game of Windows Solitaire!

I am a Chevron short timer so it may not be as bad for me as some. But over the last few years it became very obvious the less you do the less trouble you get into. No results=no problems or work for others. I used to look forward to Monday to rest... — read more 

In the circle of HOU150 tomorrow. Chevron will be handing out free government cheese and peanut butter. For those who have been affected by the layoff. If you can't laugh you will go crazy with the current situation.

Its like the walking dead out here sometimes .

It was announced yesterday that Monadelphous and Tempo got the maintenance and operations contract at Gorgon. Their team has asked for the usual's, Preventive maintenance schedules and requirements, operating procedure expectations, P&ID's etc. They... — read more 

I was not included in the RAE, I did not receive a email. Will we have to post for our current position. Will I be able to choose the option of left standing??? So 50,000 or so of Chevron employees will have to post for up to 4 postions. Thanks

Never was this as appropriate as it is now!

I am hoping this blog will come up in searches when people look for information if we list all locations. There are a lot journalists digging around and they need to see how frustrated our people are with our leadership. Not sure if you agree, but... — read more 

Let's see whats going to happen next.