What is the new operating model? Everyone talks like it is a thing but no one has ever explained it.

Just noticed this as a headline on the Intranet, had to click on it and was expecting some great motivational words of wisdom from DW, but no this was talking about rebooting your computer twice per week.

I just started my "required" Business Practice Review training online, and just barely got through the Darren Woods opening video about ethics. As an employee with decades of time put in, yet soon to be laid off, I nearly threw up in my mouth. What a... — read more 

Any tips on making our daily commute to Tuas more pleasant? I don’t know what to expect

I am thinking I should take a LOA but it might just make things worse.

The company is fundamentally misunderstanding what needs to happen to the structure of the organization - they are busy pushing out people who do things instead of people who manage things. It's the management layers that wont be needed in the future... — read more 

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Not counting all of the BTC expats in the USA, what is the reduction in US citizen headcount planned for 2027?

So many people in their mid career age are resigning. Add to that the number that have been PIP forced out and we won’t have anyone in their 40 year age left. I guess people have realized the promise of the pension is no longer real. I for one have... — read more 

Finally my RSUs are starting to vest and guess what. They tanked my ranking. This is the game they play. Force you out before your RSUs vest! How can I go from top to bottom so quickly? Convenient for them!

I’ve seen posts for Dev Planning Hiring…Is this to refill the lower buckets? I assume nobody wants to rotate thru from other disciplines. I pity the poor/lucky souls who will be hired…

Forced distribution ranking is such a bad idea. Why does Exxon insist on keeping it? They are willing to follow the advice of consultants on other things why not this? Is it because they know it is corrupt but they benefit from it? Are they afraid... — read more 

Alright, so want to really understand what salary curve differences exist between these groups. How high Geos are vs. Engineers in the Upstream? Looking for CL examples. What about Upstreamers vs. Downstreamers? How high is Upstream? Again give CL... — read more 

Are departures that we are seeing on LinkedIn considered as #Exxodus 3.0? Or just PIP/PIL employee squeeze.

When I started in 2009 my first year salary was just over $100,000 which is equal to about $160,000 now. What are new hires making today?

If you aren’t close to 55 good luck ever reaching retirement.

Assessment themes are total BS. Such a joke and they are so proud of them. I would love to feed the list into AI and see what it says about the fairness and objectivity of it.

Is it a thing here? I work for another corp and recently saw the influx of lab techs with PhDs in Chem/ChemE. I guess that’s why ordinary folks can’t get a job anymore, this and AI / jobs offshoring.

Source: M. Gray Learn Storytelling Storytelling is the highest intangible ROI skill you can learn Sales, hiring, marketing, it's all storytelling. Start with basic storytelling frameworks (e.g. the Hero's Journey) and the 7 fundamental... — read more 

What’s your experience with BTC and KLTC in terms of general competency? If given the choice, which of these colleagues would you want the o collaborate with? I’ve only had experience with BTC, not so great but haven’t had a chance with KLTC.

I’m seeing so many sudden departures this week! And everyone appears to be saying nice things about their experience in Exxonmobil…. Are most of these PILs? If so, I know ppl don’t want to burn bridges, but perhaps consider departing silently, so... — read more 

Every time I bring up an idea my supervisor has someone else work on it and then pretends like it was their idea. How am I ever going to assess well when the feedback is always that you have to do more than your job description?

My supervisor is unbearable for about a week every 28 days. It is like clockwork. Is this some sort of management technique? Why would she be mostly agreeable and then a total monster out of nowhere?

Every time I go to the BTC I get sick. What am I doing wrong? Are there certain foods I need to avoid?

I get it, they will not be promoted. We don’t want them over us. But that doesn't mean they have to leave. Just take the paycheck, be quiet, and don’t ask for a career. That’s not too much to ask. Like promotes like, we only promote what looks like... — read more 

I’m starting to see a lot of folks taking a leave of absence. It’s all woman and some in high positions. What’s going on? I can believe some want more family time but wouldn’t surprise me if they are trying to avoid an assessment cycle while still... — read more 

Are there any real leaders that you admire in XOM?

Do we still need exploration? How much value has exploration created last 5yrs?

I get it, they will not be promoted. We don’t want them over us. But that doesn't mean they have to leave. Just take the paycheck, be quiet, and don’t ask for a career. That’s not too much to ask. Like promotes like, we only promote what looks like... — read more 

Source: Dr. Mullen I once hired someone smarter than me. I hated how it made me feel. → They were sharper in meetings. → Faster with decisions. → More technically capable than I was. Instead of feeling proud, I felt exposed. I started wondering:... — read more 

What is up with the Voya 401k website? Broken links. No access to adjusting funds.

Can someone please explain to me the Horizon Challenge? Is this a new concept or a fancy name for an old problem? Thanks for any insights.

Will I lose my RSUs if I am PIPed and fail the PIP?

Current XOM is like a skydiver that was forced to jump out of the plane not wearing a parachute while being required to report back to the Flight Crew every 10 seconds with a status update. For the first several updates, everything is going exactly... — read more 

I am amazed that host governments are letting ExxonMobil continue to do less and less in terms of local benefits. Jobs that could be local are now in India. How is this allowed?

Executives dropped the 401k match froze salaries for non hipos dropped charitable contribution match dropped education reimbursement doubled PIP percentage increased insurance premiums while reducing insurance quality conducted... — read more 

You really can drop to the bottom in one cycle. It is common when being transferred out of a group or after a CL promotion.

Remember when people said being close to the wellhead was a safe place. How is that working out in Guyana these days? We no longer want to operate anything.

Who is prioritizing work these days? They want everything done but do not have any worker bees to do it. Super young people being assigned to roles they have no experience in. Total sh-t show.

I told my supervisor that I would move to Edmonton but it was just a way to buy myself some more time. Many others did the same. There is going to be a very large number of us who do not make the move that the company thinks are going to.