I've been here for six months and I'm already rethinking my decision to join. I can maybe understand a manager hovering over new hires for a few weeks, but all the time for months with no end in sight? If you hire intelligent people with plenty of... — read more
Too much Change
I've worked here for 10 years now and the past few years there has been way too much churn and change at Chevron. We have gone through layoffs, changes with computer systems, new companies and now the sell of Chevron Park and a possible move to... — read more
Denver Headquarters
Here is my proposal: Let's move the HQ to Denver. It's geographically between CA and TX and it's tax system is a mix of good things from CA and TX. Weather is pretty good with no extreme events, earthquakes are rare. Schools are good with plenty of... — read more
MW - The Emperor has no clothes……or just plain Hypocrisy…..or Both
So MW takes a chain saw to the workforce to downsize it during Transformation to reduce cost. He and is Front Man JG preach a position that we must have a flatter organization - increase span of direct reports for each leader and reduce layers of... — read more
Does Houston randomly dr-g test corporate IT?
I use CBD products.
Tentative agreement in Richmond.
Appears that Richmond achieved tentative agreement. Ha ha ha to the Union leadership for the failed improvement in terms using the strike. The knuckle headed union leaders clearly do not deserve any respect. FAIL!!!!! Ha ha ha. Sad for those who... — read more
Cali vs TX
Pros and cons. Please exclude politics as it'll just destroy the thread, we know all about it.
The oldest trick in the book
Someone leaves, they take his/her workload/tasks and give it to you. You get no promo and no pay raise. They save on paying one salary. Good old Chevron...
Personal Safety
As a business partner new to the oil fields I am wondering if I should be concerned about Chevron's safety. I am a single dad with 2 kids. I hear things like there's always time to do it right and safety first, yet I also hear Chevron is not in the... — read more
How many will voluntarily move from SR to Houston?
Has to be less than 10% right? Only upside is the lack of state income tax and lower COL. Not worth it for many to uproot their families for what most will see as a lower quality of life (weather, outdoor options, nearby places for day trips, etc.). — read more
Thoughts on what was said at the annual meeting?
Does anybody buy this whole "we intend to be a leader in carbon-efficient production of traditional energy while building new energy businesses, where we have competitive advantages" shtick?
Chevron Employee Survey Results
I heard the hybrid model got bad ratings. Anybody hear anything else? Any possible changes because of the feedback?
The MAIN thread of this week
It's here. Spill the beans.
Climate wreckers?
https://apnews.com/article/technology-antonio-guterres-newark-seton-hall-university-ce9fad8fdae487bd5583b1624195fe3c There was a day (not too long ago!) when we were considered saviors of the world for providing it cheap energy. Now we're considered... — read more
Two Chevrons
Folks either love or hate this company. There's no inbetween.
Chevron has no ethics.
It never ceases to amaze me how Chevron denies all wrong doing despite evidence to the contrary. Lie, cheat, steal, repeat.
People who work here have no idea how fortunate they are
I wish more people would appreciate how good they have it as compared to so many others.
Chevron park sale?
A bunch of rumors about CVX park being sold and everyone who is still surviving moving to Houston! Any truth to this?
Is Chevron Still Buying Russian Oil??
Time for some transparency. Is Chevron still invested in Russian projects?
CCS: quite a ways to go, I guess
https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/chevron-says-worlds-largest-carbon-capture-project-has-a-ways-go-meet-goals-2022-05-16/
Local Strikers seek Federal Government help
Richmond USW double down: https://www.reuters.com/news/picture/union-files-nlrb-charges-against-chevron-idUSKCN2N61TW Interestingly, 10% of the represented employees have already chosen to cross the picket line
Shareholders reject bonus JPM
The shareholders at JPM rejected a big bonus for their CEO. Should this start to be the norm for other companies and should executives start voluntarily not taking their bonus in order to help their employees? Think of the employees that could be... — read more
why was org changes thread deleted?
who is afraid of the truth? rumors?
Manager vs. Individual Contributor?
$$$ is much better on the mgmt side, ICs have healthier lives. Which path worked out better for you?
May 25th - Big news involving support teams... Anyone heard anything
Curious if anyone knows what is going on. Heard MB may be moving on.
Job PSG ranges
What are the different PSG ranges and bonus %. I currently have job at 160k what Is the equivalent PSG?
Chevron Investor Briefing
https://amazonwatch.org/news/2022/0512-chevron-investor-briefing
Unexpected Attrition
Do we have an attrition problem that we didn't see coming? I have heard of multiple PSG 26-27 folks retiring on short notice because they would be losing money on their pensions by continuing to work while interest rates rise. Is this a problem or... — read more
New CIO soon
When will we have a new CIO? This guy has been in seat since 2015! And hasn’t done a whole lot to modernize the function or improve quality. Time to go! PS: if he’s reading this, it’s time to get rid of that decades old headshot. We all know you... — read more
WFH Perspective from AirBnb CEO
WFH Perspective from AirBnb CEO https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-recently-160553104.html So why are we going into the office again? Oh right, company “culture” and “collaboration”
Why more eor
Total waste of money. Meanwhile no raises.
Employee morale has never been better
Things are looking good for Chevron and people are noticing. There was a time when I thought morale has hit rock bottom, but now things seem to have improved immensely. I have to admit, I like to see it. I've been here for nearly two decades and I'd... — read more
"If the office didn't exist, would we invent it? And if we invented it, what would it be invented for?
https://www.businessinsider.com/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-office-anachronistic-from-pre-digital-age-2022-5
Union seeks renewed talks with Chevron in California refinery strike
The United Steelworkers union (USW) seeks this week to renew talks with Chevron Corp (CVX.N) over a six-week-old strike at the company's Richmond, California, refinery, said a USW... — read more
What would you REALLY like to write in the JG retirement guestbook?
I’m thinking something like “glad you never made CEO, we won’t miss you.”
Welcome Back Program?
Currently on a career break of 18 months or longer? Returners who convert to full time hires…? (Contract to hire?)
HR Global Reorg
I heard big rumours that an upcoming HR Global reorg is on the cards. HR are due for another haircut!
Folks need to start retiring
Chevron is saddled with too many people who should have retired by now but for some reason they're still here. They have lost their drive long ago and are nothing but a burden on the company and yet they stay. Many excellent employees can't get... — read more