What happens if you get a low rating, are you asked to leave?

Any news on a potential bump in base pay?

Wondering what people’s thoughts on this new IPF system are… it’s so hard to get anything other than the default strong rating it’s super demotivating. Why work hard if all your going to get is the default? Also it makes it so when reorg time happens... — read more 

So, no Integrated/Renewables Director on the EC to fill the gap left by Wael moving to the top job. Is Wael having a battle with the board because he wants to restructure the EC (split gas and renewables?) or - dramatic music - he's bringing someone... — read more 

...........in case you haven't noticed! What is all the fuss about? We seen a few other Shell CEOs leave - OK, Phil Watts had to leave in a hurry but the rest gracefully bowed out whereas this is taking weeks! Or is it months? It does feel very odd -... — read more 

As it leaks out that technical staff were told by exploration leaders to be positive about a cr-p sandwich or go do something else...isn't this the natural result of splitting exploration technical and leadership into 2 different organizations? With... — read more 

in 2020 they sold 220 mmcf/d for 542 million. Make it make sense ....

With the dramatic increase in prices across the board and intractable inflation, have the Shell Retirement Benefits committee members given any consideration to Cost of Living increases for pensioners? Benefit payments have remained unchanged for... — read more 

Anyone have any insight on what average raises will be next year?

The hiring rate of young subsurface staffs was low enough already before the hiring freeze during pandemic. And the last 2 years we have so many junior engineers decide to leave the company. I suppose there will be another big age gap in 10 years... — read more 

I'm noticing that there are fewer and fewer people who try to give their best in order to have a great performance.

https://youtu.be/hTUhn4dURf4 Are these guys for real? Nicely made video but the C3 CEO is the biggest and cockiest douchebag ever

Back to the end of year performance, any views on how to make sure you are in atleast the strong category?

Any guesses who the new VP of Shales will be? I thought this would have been revealed already.

and for "Below-Average" Leadership

what's the retirement age in the US? Do people get pushed away beyond certain age?

I hope Wael examines the mission statement ...... glad Ben is retiring to become a UK government tax advisor ....

Got to read news on Exxon’s toxic culture? Replace Exxon with Shell and it applies 100%. Throw in corruption at higher levels as an addition.

I am hearing about job cuts and things afoot in Shell Nigeria. NLNG and SPDC are established companies but Naira devaluation and geopolitical issues have taken their toll. Changes are imminent. Any news from anyone.

Heard that in the past once you reached 3 years at Shell, out of university, they would give you a pay bump? Is that still the case now?

Any news on any upcoming Shell layoffs? With recession looming in Europe and America, hard to see how we will escape layoffs.

Sound like the traders are screwing up last quarter: “substantial differences between paper and physical realisation in a volatile and dislocated market.” They should take away their bonuses from last quarter clearly ..... Also can somebody on the... — read more 

Seen a couple months back where Shell was accepting bids for Auger and Enchilada/Salsa. Does anyone have any updated information on the sale of these facilities?

Look like world economic is heading toward recession/ depression soon. Will Shell start new round of layoff?

and what is ur discipline, function, job-grade, etcetc.? have the number of hours changed much over the years (for better or for worse)?

We want oil rights because selling the devil's ex------t is lucrative right now. But we can't admit to each other that we're really just a band of greedy wh--es. So we're going grab the moral high ground AND whine about not being able to play in the... — read more 

Looks like this is becoming popular among Shell's younger employees as well. It's not something I could do (my work ethic wouldn't let me) but I can't begrudge them either. Shell has changed a lot in the last decade or so and I can understand that... — read more 

Is it true? The rumors in the hallway are that BvB is gone because he sold Permian and now COP is milking the cow after Shell developed it Thoughts?

Wael as CEO

While he was in the US, he reorganized every other year. Lots of layoffs. Deepwater assets sold. What can we expect from him as CEO?

Another unproductive Canadian Townhall in the books. The business really needs to reinvent the Townhall.

What is their equivalent of "$100K" salary. Not the conversion rate equivalent, but the relatively speaking equivalent.

Hey everyone. I received a full time offer in PE/Geo program in Gulf of Mexico. I have heard that offshore is a good place to work, especially from a Big Major, but the skillset developed cannot directly applied in unconventional which limited the... — read more 

Since betting the farm on deepwater exploration how are things going ? any good results ? Anywhere ? Not hearing much positive news which is a worrying sign .....

If I apply for a job in the Netherlands or Singapore and I’m located in the US, will Shell relocate me? Additionally, will they consider me for the position at all?

Guess the US will get more dutch staff..enjoy!

Time for the Shell "hot potato" game to begin. Ben is going to take all of the woke "green" promises he has been so proudly championing and pass them on to the next schmuck to pass on to the next schmuck, etc. until whomever is holding the steaming... — read more 

Do many people have 100% PIR or is 90% closer to the norm? Just curious where in the distribution most people sit - toward the bottom? - or toward the top Are there very many folks over 100%?

Think D&I. Think 8% inflation and then the gaslighting that a 2% raise is really better for you, because Gretchen is SO SMART. Think no bonus because someone in Nigeria had a car accident. Think managers who can't do but check the ESG boxes. Think... — read more