The EC made a big deal that they took the bold step of reducing their own BPF due to safety issues. Notice that they did not tell us how much it is reduced. Well, it turns out that they reduced it from 1.64 to 1.61. How bold!

Dow just added another 1500 to the job market.

After yet another round of layoffs in Development, Subsurface and Wells, all the UK-NL-India LNNs are still here and we are firing local Americans. Even the Iranian LNNs are still here. If we can’t get jobs in their countries and we can’t get jobs in... — read more 

They have let me go after many years of loyal service, so now I want to tell you what is coming, because I have nothing to lose. Wael wants the company to have at most 60,000 employees. He told the senior leaders to pass down that this year, lower... — read more 

Based on my understanding, there are five performance ratings, but it seems that “Strong” is the default for most employees, regardless of effort. Is it truly possible to achieve an “Outstanding” or “Higher” rating based solely on performance, or do... — read more 

🐳 🦢 dream come true, done deal

Is there some room for severance package negotiation? (e.g., more days/years of service, extended health insurance coverage, etc).

Is anyone else getting the boot on the 31st being asked to sign a reaffirmation that you won’t steal Shell IP? I was going to sign it already but my LM is being weirdly pushy about reminding me to do it.

Do folks have a guess as to size of the supply chain layoffs (PTC)? 20% in line with wells?

Spending 82 million Euros just to close the office months later. I’m just laughing at this point... — read more 

Interviewed for trader development in Houston and was told failed behavioral part

As we move warily into 2025 after a brutal 2024 you have to wonder what further layoffs lay ahead. Any news on upcoming layoffs before March 2025?

Those that were impacted in IDT Step 2 and did not get a role in the MOR were eligible to apply for the leftover roles in the December OR. January 9th was the day for verbal offers. I know of 5 people that never got an offer from a hiring manager but... — read more 

In the IT group (leaving org name out) we do these multi day meetings called 'PI planning sessions". 100 or so people gather to discuss objectives for the next 3 months. Complete waste of time. 5 people do the talking. Rest pretend to participate. — read more 

Non commercial...going to be written off. Whats left in the operated funnel now ? https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/shell-writes-down-namibia-oil-discovery-2025-01-08/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-ban-offshore-oil-gas-100551895.html

i heard shell is going to follow the advise of a 23 year old from mckinseys slides and fire people and sell assets to reduce overhead costs! holy sh-t the stock is gonna skyrocket wael is a genius!

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Exxon-and-Chevron-Expand-Global-Hiring-Push.html

Just like the other American thread (which I agree with), jobs in the UK should be for us. Too many Europeans and Asians taking our jobs

Before Shell can layoff Citizens, they should first remove foreigners in visa. We cannot have willing Americans be available and not given the opportunity. If you are laid off, ask for data on this, not just the Bull Cr-p Age based information they... — read more 

The future of Shell looks bleak. Leadership seems to be stuck playing a broken record, doubling down on cuts and quick fixes. This only ends up drain morale, leaving teams feeling battered and less effective. It doesn't take a genius to realize that... — read more 

This rumour of Shell and BP merging has been floating around for way too long. I fear, She’ll will be late again, and some other major will scoop up BP. Does anyone have any insider scoop on this??

Wael’s first sprint to close the stock price gap with its American rivals has been largely unsuccessful. Next option is to delist from London (where we are the largest listed company, which speaks volumes to how bad the London capital markets have... — read more 

Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/shell-hold-investor-day-march-earlier-than-expected-2024-12-12/#:~:text=The%20capital%20markets%20day%20will,to%20grow%20low%2Dcarbon%20energy. Per Shell, "We are keen to provide insights on what... — read more 

I’ve heard there is another reorg planned is this true? Just survived can’t take much more of this, I have a family.

Hi Everyone, I joined Shell US last year but have to leave Shell early next year due to the recent reorganization. I heard that I will lose my pension because the length of my stay is less than 2 years and 3 months. This is not fair as it’s not me... — read more 

Shell is not the same company it once was. People now just expect things to get worse, not better. I can’t remember a time when my coworkers were so focused on negative changes like they are now. There’s no hope for improvement, just worries about... — read more 

If leaving early next year, what are some things to plan now. I have heard of learning account. anything else?

any news in context of JV with Equinor ?

Anyone else feel the IT leaders have robbed us of all hope and joy? Not motivated after this brutal reorganization . I’ve just lost all faith after seeing top talent let go while the lower performers stay.

In the IDT reorg, leaders straight up lied or told unfounded gossip about people they didn’t like in the panels to dissuade others from hiring qualified candidates. This is verified. How can this be allowed? If you are going to spread lies about a... — read more 

How far off is Shell from being operated like it was owned by Blackrock(or similar) ? Seems like Wael and folks like him see the business not very different from how Blackrock would - a set of backboxes which either generate net cash or don't. Focus... — read more 

A colleague did some data mining and figured out wells has about 15% of its staff at the JG2+ level, whereas the subsurface side is closer to 40%. I’m hearing of a lot of cuts at the lower levels in Development and Suburface, but more cuts up top in... — read more 

Let’s hear your nominations for the worst of Shell’s executive/management team! Stories, rants, comments welcome.

I am 51 with 12 years of service. How long do I need to work to get retiree medical benefit? If 70 points is age + service = 51+12 = 63. This means I need to be employed 3.5 years to get to 70? Is this 70-point in the US even worth it? I think it... — read more 

This is an anonymous board so let’s hear it how much do y’all have in 401k? And how many years of service? I’ll start 4 years of service with 150k.