Yesterday they lay off most of our managers at once. The VP is running it now. They put some foremen in charge for when he is not here which means all the time cause he’s never here. What is he thinking? The other day he fired our directir manager... — read more 

Do you get 3% per year? Every other year? 5%? More or less? And what's your position? I'm an engineer being paid below market rate who did not get a raise, but I'm too new to know if that's normal.

Please post any info you have. Rumor is that notices are being sent out this week.

There was a rumor about the first week of September. Any fresh information?

Hearing reports of a fatality inside of FGS. Does anyone know if that is true? I work in the group but we havent been notified of nothing.

ISE president toured a couple of facilities last week. He will close some of them, especially facilities with product line overlap. For example, Hydra Rig has three facilities, at least one of them will be shut down, just like they shut down nitrogen... — read more 

Anyone else hear ole Frode boy mention that raises are coming? Or did i mishear what he said?

Bammel is coming up next, immediate layoffs coming.

Those who wrote bad words about management will be put in the list first.

I know its bad. what is everyone hearing? There has to be some rumors of what is coming going around.

what locations got hit ?

This afternoon, our Manager called us all in the conference room and told us that there would be no pay raises this year. She stated that she was under the impression that we’d all get an increase this year and was just told yesterday afternoon that... — read more 

Who should acquire NOV to save it?

Share holders raised ISP target this year. The budget will be used to keep VP level or above's bonuses, so no money for you guys.

Why do they keep using the same system, keeping the same types of people in important positions instead of promoting those based on the real results made, people with actual skill. And not just slick tongued.

Is NOV starting to close facilities that are slow due to their mess up in Rigs? Alot of manufacturing facilities in Rig were affected by the poor forecast that was put out and cost billions. Forced many facilities to cut to a very small head count... — read more 

I remember when HR was for the people ,now all they do is cover up management. Navasota plant has become a joke. Even though I live a few minutes away I think I rather drive far where I feel safe.

FGS is giving out bonus on July 12

They need to have a layoff! The reason why people love this place is because of the O.T.

So….boss man calls us all together in the warehouse today and tells us that we aren’t getting cost of living raises this year. Said it’s corporate wide. A lot of us were due for raises earlier this year and when he tried to get us an increase, his... — read more 

Lots of people from overseas here for a week long party to celebrate 100 years of Mission Products. Did the captain not break mission up back in 2014 into new buckets yet we still have this group? What to they do and what do they add? Free food... — read more 

Worthless, just saying. Someone can make up a story, go to HR, tell HR their fabricated story, and without even questioning….HR will fire you. Great job!

How many dozens of layoffs does it take until I get a promotion? G Segway

FGS hit a 4% cost of living raise this week.

I have no clue what is happening with NOV. Even Disney’s CEO is being challenged. He convinced the board and managed to survive. NOV’s board seems like a rubber stamp for the CEO. Oh wait, the CEO is also the Chairman of the Board. No challenge at... — read more 

What is happening, heard they lost their President end of last year. They merging it with another business?

No more pole smokers??? Come on man!!!

Come on, are you people even trying anymore? Lost more money in two months, than I paid for my first car. Just need $25 and I will walk.

That's it guys, you've messed up long enough. You're all out the door. VPs over this week, announcement today . . . Many at risk, but its just the mixers that will be let go. You never tried, now it's gone.

Unfortunately, the market has reacted badly to the results. It’s time for real change. It should start from the top. This leadership team has taken it as far as it can go. Do the right thing folks!

My manager came in the office this morning whistling away. He told our secretary yesterday that he was expecting his bonus last night after the release of the financials. Must have been good. Good for him…. He deserved it. He did a great job of... — read more 

I hear HR is already calling people in. what is everyone hearing

so what business unit are going to be sold off?

Anyone would care to chime in with a prediction about potential National Oilwell Varco layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Apparently there are a lot of changes coming after the new year. Not just restructuring but new policies and rules being put in place. We were told that it is pretty much going to make most everyone upset. I guess the razor wire, cages and cold slop... — read more 

So, If all of the cost savings/ reorg have to be in place by Jan 1st. When are the layoffs coming ?