Topics regarding layoffs at Devon Energy Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Devon Energy Corp.

Devon Tower Revisited

The IT techs, the HR staff, the Business professionals - these people must leave to make a world for Hooper; they were the aborigines, vermin by right of law, to be laid off at leisure so that things might be safe for the Energy Executive, with his... — read more 

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The Crawfish Boil

Who thought it was a really good idea to assemble all the happy crawfish and announce there's gonna be a big crawfish boil in the first quarter and a whole lot of them are going into the pot. Most cajun cooks will tell you it's much better on the... — read more 

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| 2370 views | | 4 replies (last February 17, 2016)
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Layoffs are hard

Man, I really feel for you guys. I was let go way back in 2008, but got a great package. I have a number of years over 40 and got a week for each one. plus a week for each increment of salary equal to 10k plus all the stock full vested. Worth almost... — read more 

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| 2620 views | | 4 replies (last February 16, 2016)
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Find me an Attorney in OKC!

I would like to sue them and I need to find an attorney in Oklahoma City who will litigate. I am open for a class action as well. I am sick and tired of seeing them run away with millions while they terminate us, the folks who built this company... — read more 

Outsourcing

I've heard they are going to outsource all of IT and Finance. Very reliable source closed door meetings

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| 6830 views | | 11 replies (last February 16, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FYruPIR

Faith, hope, and love

Faith, hope, and love.....we talk about these things all the time. Now is not the time to place blame, second guess, say angry words that cannot be taken back. Now is a great time to practice our faith, the belief in ourselves that we are valuable... — read more 

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| 2470 views | | 5 replies (last February 16, 2016)
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Artesia

Has anything happened in the Artesia abs SENN area. That upper management out there is an absolute joke. They wasted money with zero concern.

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| 1500 views | | 3 replies (last February 17, 2016)
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Official Tuesday thread

Please share any updates, HR sightings, conspiracy theories and random conjecture for today's layoff activities.

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| 6700 views | | 11 replies (last February 16, 2016)
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| 2260 views | | 3 replies (last February 16, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FYNhMQJ

Wisdom and Leadership

Pray for wisdom from our management. I was going to use the term: LEADERSHIP, but sadly, that has been lacking for many years - since Larry left. We had a benign uncle running the company for the last few years, now his nephew has taken over. If the... — read more 

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| 3370 views | | 4 replies (last February 15, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FXNIpWV

As it Happens

Post news, HR sightings etc as it happens here. NO speculation or B.S. just facts. TapWerks is the official gathering point for those let go.

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| 11420 views | | 28 replies (last February 16, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FX3LJsT

The official Date

The reaper won't come until 2/22. The announcement of savings will be release during the 2/16 call. 2/15 is a Holiday so don't expect anything this week. The layoff will happen the same as in Canada. Stay in your office and wait for a yea or nay... — read more 

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| 4060 views | | 3 replies (last February 16, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FXDDfi6

Purge

Make sure you're not roaming the yalls after 8am tomorrow. The Devon Reaper will be out in full force.

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| 1510 views | | 1 reply (February 15, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FXeoUNk

Good luck this week

Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray to Hager my job to keep, If unemployed when I wake, Aubrey my skills are yours to take.

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| 2260 views | | 4 replies (last February 16, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FXorkTX

Go out with style!

I say tonight we all download Queen's "Another one bites the dust" to our phones. Then as we're shoveled out the doors, we all blast that as loud as possible. We may not have a job, but they can't hold us back from rocking out!

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| 1610 views | | 2 replies (last February 15, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FXMgqoa

Iphone Mail

Devon emails on the Iphone all gone this morning. Can others please check theirs?

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| 3900 views | | 9 replies (last February 15, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FW9ib1l

Artesia needs new leadership

With all the layoffs many of us hope that they remove the current corrupt leadership in Artesia along with their friends. I've been here 2 1/2 years and continue to see the "chosen" ones get by with things that anyone else would be fired for. No... — read more 

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| 2490 views | | 4 replies (last February 15, 2016)
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Oil and Gas BK List

Oil and Gas Bankruptcies List (2015 and 2016) 48 companies folded so far, $17 Billion Dollars in Loses - here is the list: @FVdOlco

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| 1520 views | | 2 replies (last February 14, 2016)
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O&G: 50% Cuts Needed to Align Spending With Cash Flow

In this volatile market, IHS said its analysis indicates that Concho Resources, Whiting Petroleum, WPX Energy, Halcón Resources and PDC Energy are displaying the greatest spending discipline. Lower Price Scenario Paints Gloomy Outlook for North... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+FVM8jin

Devon hires Jefferies to sell non core assets really??

I filled the tower full of slap dick ass kissing know it all entitled engineers and you can't figure out how much your own assets are worth? I sure am glad I put the boots to you guys when I did.

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| 1321 views | | 1 reply (February 13, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FVc8VV4

Devon is like watching a bad gambler

Devon right now is like watching a bad gambler chase after losses. Spend 4.5B for assets instead of holding on to cash Hire new executives in the midst of a layoff and grant huge stock payouts to executives to ensure the golden parachute opens when... — read more 

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| 2940 views | | 8 replies (last February 13, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FU0WJio

Three Weeks

We've survived for three weeks since they announced the layoff. It has not been pleasant, but it has given us time to prepare. The cuts will be very very deep. There will be people gone that you don't expect to be gone. Be a team player, get along... — read more 

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| 5340 views | | 20 replies (last February 15, 2016)
Post ID: @OP+FUcGTFz

Updated Workforce Reduction FAQs Released Today

For those that may have missed it they have updated the Workforce Reduction FAQs / PDF. They announced it on Strata Now late today via email. Whether the timing of the update has anything to do with when they will begin the purge remains to be seen.

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| 4130 views | | 12 replies (last February 13, 2016)
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