I think OXY reopening at Greenway is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Covid was already confirmed in our mailroom, it’s only a matter of time before more employees get it. For a company that claims to value safety, and who says nothing destroys value... — read more 

I hate to say I partially agree with Karma troll on anything, but OXY does have a very cancerous culture. Especially in the land department. You better bend the knee to middle/upper management and both VPs of Land or you will find yourself in... — read more 

Chapter 11. Same route as these other mismanaged companies. If it looks like you need some business experience, finance understanding and M&A knowledge, you probably want that out of a CEO.

To be clear I am an OXY employee and I have respect for many of my hard working colleagues who want to make a difference. But we have a problem with OXY culture. All those fools from Apache for example! They walk on earth as they are gods and they... — read more 

Oxy working the system, while they cut everything else. Bloomberg: ‘Stealth Bailout’ Shovels Millions of Dollars to Oil Companies. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-15/-stealth-bailout-shovels-millions-of-dollars-to-oil-companies

Why is VH still on the ballot? It can only be because she expects to get voted in again. One would think she will get voted out but if that were the case wouldn’t she resign first? How is this going to play out? Why would she stay on the ballot... — read more 

Does anybody remember the card VH made us carry next to our ID badges? What were the key elements? Innovation Collaboration Accountability ? ? ? What a joke, VH and EC behavior was opposite of those ideals in every sense. — read more 

That capital isn’t going to destroy itself! Can I rescind my 2 months of severance resignation offer??

You manage to tear down a 100 year old company in less than 4 years!

Since the Official Log of VSP Offer Acceptance has been bumped to a lower position in these forums, please use the link below to record your VSP acceptances/rejections. As a community, it is in our best interest to gather data points surrounding what... — read more 

I was laid off in January and at the time it felt like a curse, but the more time that passes it feels like a blessing. I sincerely feel bad for everyone still at Oxy, except for management. I got 7 months of severance and had only been there 5... — read more 

I know many people are worried about possible layoffs if not enough people accept VSP offers, but I am not worried one bit. Judging by this forum as well as what I hear at the office, there are very few happy Occidental employees. This is an ideal... — read more 

Employees are only of value when you earn a profit. Now, you are a cost. leave with dignity.

any VSP for Oxychem

Convenient timing, given a lot of LAPC protection ends August 9th.

Question for the COC experts. Can OXY furlough LAPC employees after August 8?

I burned my "We are Oxy" shirt ...

Has there been any talk about moving expats back to the US or ending inpat assignments early?

I thought it would helpful if we have a single place for people to post their offer feedback along with their years of service. Maybe we can start mapping out how generous (or not) management is being with the offers they accept and deny... — read more 

Does anyone know if people who have recently left on the VSP are allowed back to Greenway to clear their office out?

I’m submitting my plan tomorrow. But I’m worried about job opportunities. I need a serious analysis of the current job market. No drama, just facts pls.

I don’t even know where to start to sort through all this madness and I don’t want to miss something important that I regret. How are you all going about this?

Does anyone know if force majeure would apply due to Covid-19? E.g. would the one year "good reason" expiration be extended due to Covid-19 on the force majeure clause?

Unbelievable that they did that. We already have a terrible COC and now and absolutely horrible severance plan. 5 years gets 2 months??? 10 years gets 4 months??? Disappointing, thought we were a “family”....

Hey LOXY friends, LAPC here. It’s a pleasure working with you, and I mean that sincerely. Let me give you some advice on this whole voluntary separation thing: aim high. I’ve been amazed to hear LOXY people talking about requesting only a handful... — read more 

Anyone know where to find how much cobra will cost? I can’t find where the employer contribution amount is for any of the plans.

I am considering making an offer for the vsp but feel like it will be awkward in the office if my manager knows I submitted an offer and it isn’t accepted. Anyone know the extent of the people that find out we submitted an offer? Also, do you think... — read more 

Do you all think they will tell people next week? Or if they are waiting to tell everyone at once, will that be on May 27? June 11? I can’t take the suspense much longer.

Today my kids summer camps were canceled. I called Oxy benefits and was able to turn off the payroll reduction of $192 a paycheck ($5000 annual election) for my daycare flex spending. I already have $1850 in the account I can only use for eligible... — read more 

Bankruptcy Court’s holding that severance claims are entitled to priority treatment up to the maximum amount provided by Bankruptcy Code 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(4) Bankruptcy Code: an employee is entitled to priority treatment of “allowed unsecured... — read more 

What is the CoC for LAPC employees?

Well they canceled the s–c-de portion of our life insurance, I guess it is going to be a blood bath with layoffs. Im putting in for the voluntary package tonight

Seems pretty simple to me - we all know the industry is retracting over the next 10-15 years. Oil demand will stagnate and gradually decline. You all know a layoff is coming.... I bet 20-30% of the workforce has a pipedream/backup plan. You... — read more 

why can't they just say yes or no as we submit offers instead of causing the mental torments they do ...

I really really wish Anadarko would have just went with the Chevron deal. Management was so careless. Why aren’t their asses gone?

I encourage everyone to seriously consider taking this new offer. Every time is getting worse and worse. I bet there will be a point where this low level management will ask employees to fight for survival, not calling on Ted Cruz and Trump but... — read more 

I'm hoping to get a better idea of what a reasonable request is for legacy OXY employees. I'm done with VH and I'm ready to jump ship from this once great company. I've been with OXY for about 7 years and had planned on asking for 12-18 months. A... — read more 

Genuinely would appreciate debate and discussion about best options for LAPC. Thx.

Voting the EC out regardless of whether you are considering to take VSP. If we end up with the same upper management team, we are doomed. Notice how every emails are telling us that we are in this sh– only because of COVID-19, and our situation has... — read more 

What happens to the L-APC CoC plan if they file bankruptcy?