Is it clear enough after those years? Those BTC engineers are replacing Houston engineers! Why there stupid Houston person even give free credits to BTC engineers. So stupid. You deserve to get PIP and replaced by BTC engineers.
Look at what’s happening to Imperial
So Mr Exxon thinks they are the smartest person in the room; we have a country program that we think needs to lay off so many people and move to a new city uprooting everyone and their families. We think we are smart by holding them hostage for up to... — read more
Downward Pressure and Very Competitiva Rank Group
What is the point in feedback sessions if it is always the same nonsense talking points then why take the time for a meeting.
Open Positions
Just an FYI: Aramco BP Crescent Diamondback Energy Transfer EOG Resources Fervo Energy Venture Global LNG
BTC Takeover: All Key Strategy, Planning, and High-Visibility Roles Going to Them
Is it just me, or is everyone seeing the same trend? Almost every early-career, mid-career, hyper-growth, high-visibility role is being given to BTC folks. Examples include opportunity advisors, planners, commercial roles, LNG commercial roles, and... — read more
Finally free! Looking for practical advice before resigning
First thank you to this community for all the early info & giving me the confidence that I wasn’t alone in feeling this way. 9 year g-n who interned and hired on. The company has changed and I’ve finally had enough. Couple questions for this... — read more
Your best people quit quietly
Dr. Chris Mullen Helping leaders work better, lead better, live better • Author, Better at Life • Keynote speaker Your best people quit quietly Long before they resign. Top performers leave when you waste their potential. Here are 9 real reasons... — read more
Who's job hunting?
Who's actively looking for a new job? I know some people are planning to stay no matter what, but I'm guessing that's not most of us.
Team of teams
What is it? It’s something for Guyana Upstream. Should I join?
Not a good time to be looking
The market is terrible right now. Companies are lowballing skilled workers because they know people are desperate. I hate this place, but at least I have a job.
I wrote my resignation letter in 15 minutes because I was invisible to management
I wrote my resignation letter in 15 minutes. The real version took 2 years to write inside my head: The one I submitted said "pursuing a new opportunity." Professional. Clean. Polite. The one I actually meant said something very different. ... — read more
Sport Team Analogy
Heard some senior folks talk about our high performing teams in terms of sports teams. It made me think about genuinely high performing sports teams - the ones who are given time to develop and train, given the best equipment, given support, given... — read more
Why aren’t we building refineries in Africa?
Chinese doing it https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/ghana-bets-on-its-first-privately-owned-dollar198-billion-refinery-in-push-to-produce/q20pcky
Familiar Issues Raised at Google
https://qz.com/google-workers-rally-layoff-protections-headquarters-071726 Among the petition's core demands: a severance guarantee for any worker who is laid off, the option of voluntary departures ahead of any mandatory cuts, the elimination of... — read more
Loyalty is dead. Look no further than service awards
Best example I have seen is the small plastic sculpture that has replaced the previous nice bronze sculptures on wooden bases.
ExxonMobil’s “Make in India” Initiative and Viksit Bharat 2047
ExxonMobil has publicly stated that domestic manufacturing is a central pillar of India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, and the company has launched its own “Make in India” initiative to help realize that goal ExxonMobil+1. ***Strategic Alignment with... — read more
Exec PIP or demotion
Can Execs get PIP’d or demoted to Non-Exec due to poor ranking?
EMHC Hair Standardization Initiative
Dear EMHC Team, After several site visits, I have identified a recurring operational concern: an alarming level of cranial uniformity among the male population. At this point, I am no longer confident that there are multiple individuals involved... — read more
Who was on campus today?
I saw state troopers positioned along 99 East all the way to Rayford exit.
Management Not Impressive
The more I interact with top management the less impressed I am. Conflicting guidance constantly is given. They even conflict their own stated written strategies and policies. They want everything and refuse to make decisions on trade offs instead... — read more
No thanks or appreciation
All this talk about improving culture and recognition and then after three years in a group when I transfer out my supervisor can’t even be bothered to circulate a thank you card. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out is our culture. Oh but you... — read more
Every time
Every time I bring forward a good idea some senior SME or Advisor either steals it and takes credit or tries to ki-l it or minimize the impact. What gives? 15 years of this bullsh-t. I am done bringing ideas forward and am going to quiet quit in... — read more
Pioneer resignations continue
More and more Pioneer resignations. I guess they aren’t impressed by our “culture” and “care”
Police
Why is there a large number of police on ExxonMobil campus this afternoon?
MLRP Distribution Across Teams
Each cycle has a target percentage that must land in MLRP (NI + NSI). That percentage isn’t identical across all organizations, but the weighted average across the whole function has to match whatever HR planned for that year. Is it possible for some... — read more
Another year of no raises?
I am wondering if we will have yet another year of zero raises.
Recent Changes to PADP/MLRP
Does management genuinely believe the recent PADP/MLPR changes are the best way for EM to meet its goals? If the real aim is headcount reduction, there are far less damaging approaches that don’t undermine morale. Does EM HR, the MC or board truly... — read more
Quantifying loss of benefits if I leave before 55
For retirees or those who are past the age of 55, what was your net pay raises in last 10 years, what do you estimate as the net value of the retiree health insurance?
Warning for upcoming experienced hires
Don't be fooled by the lie "career is one designed to last". More positions are being moved to low-cost centers in India and Malaysia. As an experienced hire, you will be treated as an outsider and your experience won't be valued here. You will be... — read more
Staying too long doesn't just cost you time. It costs you growth.
Most people quit too late. Look out for these 12 signs: Dread Every Morning ↳This isn't a bad week, it's a pattern that won't shift ↳Ex: Your stomach drops every Sunday night before Monday Growth Has Stopped ↳You've learned everything this... — read more
Starting salary for an engineer in Kuala Lumpar?
Does anyone know? AI is saying anywhere between $14,000 to $23,000 per year. That is quite the savings...............
What GBCs will be gone after Polaris?
What GBCs will be gone after Polaris? Any information helps. Even though we’re cheap, can’t compete with MC’s india strategy.
Two "NSI" ratings within five years...
Complete the sentence.
MLRP Policy - ex post facto
Just commented this in another thread, but thought may be worth mentioning. Based on other people’s posts today, it’s confirmed the MLRP policy change is being applied retroactively (2 NSI in 5 years = termination). Instead of it being effective... — read more
Walked out with second PIP
Well, it finally happened. Got called into a “quick sync” with my manager Monday morning. HR was already in the room, which tells you everything. They slid the PIP paperwork across the table, and before I could even read the “performance... — read more
Singapore Employees Robbed
Just got my PDS review and told that I was going to be terminated immediately as I had already been on a PIP within the last 5 years under the MLRP scheme Was told that I would not be getting my retrenchment package initally promised for... — read more
BTC & KLTC
Can anyone share any BTC or KLTC success stories? I presume we have above average ppl at the highest levels of management. We’ve been on this TC journey now for a while and should be able to judge whether or not we should double down or reset our... — read more
What I Wish Someone Told Me Before Joining EM
I’ve learned more about ExxonMobil’s policies and the unwritten, dirtier rules outside the office than inside it. I’m sharing what I’ve picked up so far. If this helps even one person who walks blind. Feel free to add to it and keep it a live... — read more
HR Statistics
IMO. These days, the company pays no importance to retention. The majority of XOM employees in the US will likely have a maximum of 5 years at the company before they finally realize that they are better off somewhere else. 10 years maximum if... — read more