Topics regarding layoffs at Chevron Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Chevron Corp.

Higher incompetent leaders to take mid managers jobs

As many of you can see the higher leadership positions have been sliced in half for most functions. These employees are now going to take mid level technical working team lead jobs. That is where this discussion is going anyways. I firmly push back... — read more 

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| 460 views | | 5 replies (last August 4, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CNBs7XU

ROM 1 jobs posted

ES is being entirely reorganized. Elsewhere groups being merged or eliminated completely.

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| 440 views | | 8 replies (last August 4, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CNBuY8R

what the world needs now is...

In order to soar like eagles, we must first get rid of the turkeys. Chevron is full of middle management folks who shuffle emails instead of doing actual work. Lean and mean companies do not need them. The future is bright for those who have skills.

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| 450 views | | 8 replies (last August 3, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CNCvrfZ

Get Back to Work

All, instead of burning precious hours on here making wild claims and calling out managers kids by name, get back to work. Focus on day job, get your personal finances in order, Polish your resume, and understand what's happening in oil and gas has... — read more 

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| 700 views | | 14 replies (last August 4, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CMpyj37

Now management don't trust employees

They recently pushed a software called AD Enterprise to everyone. This is a forensic disk software that allows for silent remote disk imaging and activity logging... industrial strength.

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| 870 views | | 17 replies (last August 4, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CMVZTZB

Are Chevron people employable?

I came into Chevron from outside. From what I've seen, I don't think many Chevron employees will be successful in the open job market. A typical Chevron employee spends 1/3 to 1/2 of his or her time on corporate bullshit, instead of real work that... — read more 

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| 3540 views | | 20 replies (last September 21, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CM5yzqb

Come on, get a grip

Get a grip everyone. Hold your head high; it is not the end of the world. Chevron did not guarantee you employment. It was and is your responsibility to be employable. Keeping your skills up and being marketable. Many I know are hoping to be... — read more 

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| 500 views | | 7 replies (last August 4, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CMAJeOs

Successful leadership values their direct reports advice

So many unqualified managers and supervisors it's mind numbing. Successful managers are SMEs of areas they control, not just appointed because they are good at something else. Great managers also listen to the workers in the field because they are... — read more 

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| 540 views | | 16 replies (last August 16, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CLXygKl

Hi from Exxon

My God is Chevron this broken. Take a look at Exxon's posts. Most are 9 moths old. Exxon is a rather draconian company. Saying that, I am floored by the over riding themes on this board. Did you consider leaving before the down turn? I would think... — read more 

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| 720 views | | 14 replies (last August 3, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CLX0LMd

Perceived Low Performers Get Let Go

I have been sitting here all weekend feeling absolutely terrible about the low performer evaluation I just went through for a CNAEP BU but I understood why I was doing what I was doing especially because we missed our earnings by 90% compared to last... — read more 

DWEP " Deficient Worse Exploration and Production"

BP is so smart that they dumped bunch of most expensive 20 KSI fields to us. And the stupid management got this lemon. Can't believe this people. No wonder no big major wants to be a partner in MCPs with us anymore. Management deserves a BIG overhaul... — read more 

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| 460 views | | 3 replies (last August 4, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CLb0YpJ

Therapeutic

For everyone telling people to shut up and quit complaining, you can all go to North Korea since you are so good at eating sh*t and smiling. Many get relief from it and feel like they have a voice in a company this large. Wouldn't it be better to... — read more 

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| 510 views | | 6 replies (last August 5, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CLbb3Wh

Chevron's CEO CRISIS

I just heard CEO of Chevron is going to be fired in late 2015. My brother works at Chevron and people have been gossiping around this topic for about 2 weeks. Chevron's CEO has been frustrated and angry about all the rumors. Is there anyone who also... — read more 

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| 390 views | | 9 replies (last August 2, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CLiVcHz

Todays earnings call transcript

I have listened to these call for years. Chevron always always spins it positive. This call is really bad! The excuse for poor execution of projects is wonderful! An d my favorite...At this point we are not expecting any Big Foot production in 2016... — read more 

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| 870 views | | 4 replies (last August 2, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CLluHX4

Pay cut and 2-3 months off a year non paid leave

I would not post this if I did not here it from my supervisor who is in the know. Because of the huge spend and the trickle of cash in flow it is now being seriously considered that a temporary pay cut and rolling lay offs occur. The rolling lay off... — read more 

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| 590 views | | 13 replies (last August 3, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CLbOc6M

How Things Work

It's sad that hard working dedicated folks are being let go. Yet, those who screw the system and abuse their authority are kept. You can use the company's money and assets to follow and capture that man of your dreams within the comany and get away... — read more 

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| 441 views | | 2 replies (last August 22, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CKfhU5Z

WTF is Project Matrix?

Do we have to pick a chevron blue or texaco red pill and wrong choice means you are flushed? I've heard about Alpha but not Matrix...

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| 404 views | | 1 reply (July 31, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CK80xdF

Drug testing in Houston

Whats up with all the drug tests in the houston offices. They are hitting up everyone. Guess they are trying to find there layoff numbers.

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| 11110 views | | 19 replies (last April 27, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+CKeaozW

Arrogance and Whining

For years now if not decades, most if not all of the majors have acted like pompous asses. Big bonuses for everyone, stock options, big time off, benefits out the wazoo that most of America does not get. Now it is time to realize that you are just as... — read more 

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| 690 views | | 11 replies (last August 2, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CKLES7P

Lots of whining going on here - grow up

Other oil and gas companies are cutting everyone's salary, including management, by 30-50%. Would that be a better solution ? I doubt it - the whining would triple.

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| 320 views | | 3 replies (last August 1, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CKaFEHO

Chevron Profit Earning is Embarrassing

With this performance, they need to conduct a project called "GET RID OF MANAGEMENT" and fire all of the managers. This performance compares to BP and Shell and even EXXON is petty, ONLY $571 MM profit and 30 cents per share....wow

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| 370 views | | 6 replies (last August 1, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CKaTYl7

What's going on with shell?

Cutting 6500? Sounds like a lot. Interesting nobody is on their layoff website bitching. There is only one post and no rely!!!!!!!

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| 290 views | | 3 replies (last July 31, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CK0TBwF

GREAT NEWS!

Just heard from upper level management that they will increase work pace breaks to help with the stress of being canned along with a series of CBTs to instruct you how to go screw yourself.

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| 820 views | | 7 replies (last August 22, 2015)
Post ID: @OP+CKj7LfF

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