Have you noticed that outside of the head of BUs, the vast majority of Chevron staff can’t even live in the best parts of Houston? River Oaks, Memorial Villages (Hunters Creek/Piney Point) and some parts of West University are not affordable. The... — read more 

I sent a letter to Chevron’s board of directors Tuesday questioning its recent decisions to embrace policies that my firm, Strive Asset Management, believes are harmful to its business interests. In 2021 a Dutch climate nonprofit called Follow This... — read more 

If you have no personal pride or any work ethic, you should know that you're being a burden to your coworkers. Somebody has to pick up your slack and you shouldn't be okay with letting your coworkers do that. If you're that unhappy here that you're... — read more 

Other S&T business units are all growing their rig counts and development plans and Canada is staying at one rig flat. Poised to be sold and be next round of layoffs?

Are you being quietly fired (encouraged to quit)? Here are the signs you are not wanted: infrequent promotions and sub-standard raises second rate projects and assignments limited interaction with your boss, minimal feedback not kept in the... — read more 

Is this something that Chevron is promoting for employees and retirees to manage overall healthcare or is this something that “ENGAGE” is trying to promote and lure you in by using the Chevron angle. I’ve no idea whether CVX is actively promoting... — read more 

I always hear that time in grade doesn’t matter for a promotion….meaning that just because you’ve been in the same pay grade for a long time doesn’t mean you get a promotion. However, I was told today that despite the fact I’m qualified for the next... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-shell-close-selling-california-oil-gas-venture-aera-sources-2022-08-31/?fbclid=IwAR3Y8kGsxtL8DSwcR6eyZ2z9vdtehKEwDC-xL_ExIhP3trifbapf0n9df7Y

I used to love working here and often put my work before my personal life. Not anymore. Considering the amount of work I do, a little raise would be an insult. Seems the only way to get an adequate raise is to leave this place?

How the agile management style working out for you? Time to simplify? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.military.com/veteran-jobs/elon-musks-6-rules-of-productivity-show-divide-between-military-and-civilian-workplaces.html/amp

I know there are a lot of employees who can be done with work within two hours because they barely have anything to do. Why are there still here? Everybody hates layoffs but sometimes they are necessary and if they got rid of people who are nothing... — read more 

What are your thoughts on CCUS and is it a viable future?

With Chevron wanting to expand in Egypt and Suriname, it would make sense for CVX to buy Apache. What do u think? Those discoveries in Suriname look attractive

Why?

https://www.reshorenow.org/

Hearing vague rumors about CEMREC. Any one able to provide actual details?

I’ve read an article about VW going 80% electric by 2030. Does it have to be a considered as a concern for young professionals/college grads who accept offers? (especially from refining/downstream)

Go read the Ford layoff board. Mass surprise layoffs all day long today. Boss pings you on Teams and you’re out the door for good 15 minutes later.

Heard some rumors about folding CEMREC and incorporating their work into other BUs. Any truth to that?

Can anyone believe the Chronicle article that characterized the transition of the oil finder to the energy transition leader. Nothing could be further from fact. How did our image creators get so far from reality. Does it make you worry about our... — read more 

Did any one notice how HR are creating the Astros’s vs Oakland thread to cover up on RM scandalous article This is a proof that they are watching and scared .. Watch out how they are going to rate down this post as you can see unprecedented no if... — read more 

How much do you want to bet we see a certain visitor from San Ramon come to Houston on “business” during the September 15-18 Astros home stand against Oakland? Keep your eyes on the suite and the field box seats…

Guys We all know that salaries and packages will be improved after this years record profit and Mike said this himself and he understands that they are losing people and the inflation is making it really hard.. We know that they will soften the... — read more 

According to rigzone we are now researching peanuts instead of having a well funded exploration program? MW has lost his marbles. This, and selling out of leases only to have other Operators make discoveries, will be the downfall of this company... — read more 

I would like to make some changes because I started to feel stuck here. I haven't made any progress in my career for a long time, despite all my efforts. And yet, it's not an easy decision, given that the grass isn't much greener in other companies... — read more 

I know in the past it was allowed (by special arrangement with mgmt and HR) to take up to six months off as a sort of mental health leave. Is this still possible? Has anyone done it lately? Was it paid or unpaid? Thanks!

How many of those who spend their days in meetings going through the same power points over and over again could we get rid of without anybody noticing (other than other PowerPoint warriors)? How much money and jobs that, unlike theirs, achieve... — read more 

…the organic connections and spontaneous culture building that happens when we’re all together all the time

Following NYTs insight to worker productivity tracking: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/14/business/worker-productivity-tracking.html How much or how soon until CVX is using green light status stats with natural language processing to... — read more 

Anyone feel transformed yet?

Is “lower looping” a Chevron term? I’ve heard plenty of managers say that word and act like it’s something we shouldn’t never think about doing. It’s a stupid set of words. I like to sit around and complain, why do you think I’m on this board? ... — read more 

Just curious, know of anyone who raised hand in 2020 or so, and has since came back as contractor or other after a couple years?

HR is yet again revamping benefits. They are looking at some California models which allow unlimited paid vacation as long as you deliver your work on time. Apparently employees like this better and actually use less vacation while feeling more... — read more 

I was laid off back in 2016 and will have to transition to a Chevron Medicare Plan next year. I have just been notified that I will qualify for Medicare next year when I turn 65. What Medicare healthcare plan benefits do retirees have, if anything?... — read more 

I am writing this post to ask for recommendations and guidance on my situation described below. So I was one of those unfortunate letgo during Covid. At the end of the year, KPMG helped me with the tax return and declared that Chevron was... — read more 

Mike looks tired……and he’s saying the same lines we hear every town hall.

Things are going great, the management is saying we're safe, and yet everybody is still worried about layoffs and wondering when the axe is going to fall. Can't you enjoy a good thing when you see it? There'll be plenty of time to worry about layoffs... — read more 

Ummm…anyone else notice Chevron’s name in the Celsius Ch 11 filing as a “creditor”? Which means CVX: 1) was buying crypto and 2) investing it in what was clearly a Ponzi scheme. Feels a little Enron-like? I’d love to hear this explained. If you’re... — read more 

The compnay approved the demob plan. They will lay off thousands instead of finding other work for them in Chevron Global projects and Operations. They come to the country.. take their oil .. pay their friends and contractors huge packages ... then... — read more