before they hatch! Oxy f-ups again & again & again... https://www.reuters.com/article/us-total-occidental-algeria/total-told-it-cannot-acquire-anadarko-algeria-assets-idUSKBN22H1WD

Well this week we lost more great contractors that were actually doing their jobs so that Oxy could avoid paying out severance packages. #TEAMOXY

Occidental is hiring Moelis & company to help it restructure. Hertz is doing the same thing. You decide. Is this good or bad? https://www.autoblog.com/2020/04/24/hertz-rental-car-debt-layoffs-coronavirus/

Honestly, we could function just as well if not better without so many of them. But who gets laid off in the end? Employees who actually contribute something useful to the company. Until this issue is address, don't expect to see anything change... — read more 

It was my understanding from HR (have it in email), that everyone in the pension plan would receive a package in their home mail in April 2020, that would provide current information on the plan(s) including how well they are funded today. I was... — read more 

This is the option that VH has to take to reorganize oxy, getting ride of the mutli-layer management. There is no need a manager for less than 10 people. They create nothing but micromanaging, wasting unnecessary meetings, micro managing just to make... — read more 

Oxy took a boatload of professionals from Big Pharma, NASA, and aerospace during the boom years. One came straight from designing planes to be a “reservoir engineer”. Some were smart enough to continue education and got Masters degrees in O&G. Others... — read more 

Are layoffs coming soon?

I am surprised that no one has brought this up yet, but in addition to the financial train wreck VH got OXY into by buying APC, she literally did a hostile takeover from Chevron and stole APC right from under their nose. Does anyone else find this... — read more 

Rumors that partial WFH will be a policy even after stay-at-home is lifted and we go back to the office. Have u heard rumors on this ?

Disappointed that financial challenges have caused an almost complete loss of character, values, and integrity ?? Perhaps someone was talking about OXY apparently. Let's talk now. Oxy decisions make no sense? Counter intuitive ? What’s going... — read more 

It looks like Oxy is suddenly getting rid of all L-APC that chose VSP and are still there, even those that they chose to extend separation dates on. What’s going on?

Looks like old Carl is having a rough time lately. Hertz is about to file for bankruptcy. He owns 40%. They have defaulted on their lease payments, and they have until May 4th to work out agreements with their lenders or they will have to... — read more 

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/hess-occidental-petroleum-were-bankrupt-diamond-offshores-biggest-customers-in-2019-2020-04-27

Sick and tired of seeing these emails from the higher ups in Oxy management calling us family. Its utter BS and incredibly belittling. I hope they read these, see these or are told about what is said in these threads here. We despise all of Oxy's... — read more 

Disappointed that financial challenges have caused an almost complete loss of character, values, and integrity in some folks. Unfortunately, the current financial situation has REVEALED folk's character, rather than building it. Bullying... — read more 

To ease the pain of y'all oxy folks one more favor.

I've seen activity drop enormously here. I think everyone knows it's just a waiting game now.

I still hear such mixed messages about exactly what the COC protects. What ends in August and what is covered for the 3 years? Thanks for the clarification.

Enjoy this day we are given.

Did you get lost using your broken moral compass?

What a joke.

Almost time for your walk out the front door VH with your boxes. Can you pose for a picture outside Greenway, when you go.

How protected is the VSP for those who volunteered? My exit day has already been pushed back twice. The notification said August 31st was the latest your exit day could be but I don’t know how ironclad that is. If OXY goes bankrupt between now and... — read more 

They are removing posts, left and right. The HR is in full control of this forum.

Rumor is not everyone got a pay cut. Is this true?

I agree there are a lot of people that don't like working at Oxy. But you really need to watch out what you wish for. Our salaries are reduced, but we still have health insurance and other benefits, and this virus is doing so much harm to the economy... — read more 

Can we just do layoffs already oxy employees just want out of this circus.

Anyone know of partial unemployment laws in TX or CO? If OXY is wanting to reduce our pay, is there a chance of being eligible for partial unemployment? I do know some states you can qualify. Might be worth looking into.

I’m sure you’re out on West Bay this morning VH, maybe Chocolate Bayou, tomorrow. We waited all week for an email from you but you’re too busy rigging your tackle to care about us poors. I guess it’s better to run and hide than communicate. — read more 

I was told that a few members and myself are going to be put on new assignments working in the field. I'm a data person who has no knowledge or qualifications to work out in the field.

I am really, really tired of Oxy and I want to leave, but I'm too chickenshit to just quit. Especially now, when the entire industry is laying people off. I guess I can always hope to be in the next group of laid-off people and have that decision... — read more 

I was a firefighter/paramedic with nursing training before Oxy, i am getting some calls right now. I am so outa here but should I wait for a layoff or just leave? Even just getting my vaca and a month severance would be nice vs just quiting.

Any COC folk get a surprise deposit in their bank account yesterday? This cash cow keeps giving.

https://twitter.com/TheLayoff/status/1252749752438943745

When does everyone think layoffs will start?

It was a big gamble and not many things were going smoothly, but had oil been stable through 2020, I think we would have been alright. I saw teams of people really pull together and step up to the challenge. Oxy still has a lot of good talent, but... — read more 

Is D.C. office gonna do something useful and save the XFL?

Is it just me, or did a lot of the questions answered in the latest FAQ email make things sound even bleaker than expected? Also, LOXY COC compared to LAPC’s is terrible.