I work in downstream, was given a date for severance in april due to reorg. Managers said I could post out internally but if I’m not selected. I will receive my severance. I was out on fmla leave last week, then I get the news today. I was escorted... — read more 

Got severance last November, it said unused vacation, service pay per year, and performance based bonus payout PAYG. So far only got the first two, not PAYG. When to expect to get it? Will it be paid ? If not, where to file claim?

What’s everyone getting? Checked the benefits life insurance update and only getting under 1% this year. JG5 Canada

What am I missing? I’ve always heard that a major integrated oil company needs chemicals as a hedge for low oil prices as that spread drives higher chemicals margins. I get that the European sites won’t benefit from this because of the cultural and... — read more 

So original this was scheduled for June July, but now March. What’s behind the rush?

I posted a question on Exxon’s thread asking for input on their forced ranking that we’re adopting. I think I frightened them all into hiding. 50 some views and crickets but their side has so much more traffic than ours. that’s an indication of the... — read more 

Can anyone comment on how ranking panels go. Would like to improve next year.

The stress is getting to be too much. I want to ask for a short mental health break but I'm worried it'll backfire and cost me my job. Any advice from people who've done it?

How the scorecard looks like?

My direct supervisor told me theres a strong possibility that we could be working operations jobs February 1st. I dont want to be locked in the plant away from my family. I wasnt here in 2015. Any thoughts on how realistic this will be?

Consulting companies are actively involved in presenting options for GoA that will soon pass the divestment threshold and will have to added to the decommissioning liability ledger. How will this affect job security and continuity?

Pipe in to share your opinions of current oil industry leadership both positive and negative attributes. It’s crystal clear that many companies are only after shiny and short term goals. Also crystal clear that drilling to prosperity is more... — read more 

It’s evident that several Shell GoA assets will pass the inflection threshold for divestment or continued production to abandonment. It’s now common knowledge that 2028 the ELT will have to decide on non performing assets in the GoM before... — read more 

Lots of rumblings from both consulting firms and at higher levels in Houston that a significant amount of Shell’s GoA assets in 2028 reach an opex/profitability threshold that will require the ELT to decide whether to divest or commit to cradle to... — read more 

I’m leaving. Too many days wondering if this is the life I’d have built for myself, no one to blame but me & my hope of brighter days that get increasingly dimmer. Reorg. is helping. I don’t have bad news yet, but I know it’s coming. I’ve seen too... — read more 

I can’t say much but be prepared

Shell has announced that Robin Mooldijk, President of Projects and Technology, will step down effective February 28, 2026. Following his departure, Shell’s executive committee will be reduced in size, with no immediate successor named for the role... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/shell-mitsubishi-exploring-sale-options-their-stakes-lng-canada-sources-say-2026-01-16/ Ok so you’ve got an asset with cost of supply advantage , so much so you want to double its throughput… what should you... — read more 

Does the commerical layoffs hit anywhere in Canada? And any other departments? Looking at AB, ON, and BC I don't see anything on the news.

Just looked at the earnings for Shell’s chemical business coming up and margins dropped from 160 to 140 a metric ton, obviously giving the business a significant loss on top of the business already struggling. I think this is pretty much the last... — read more 

Big report announced today by Emma Lewis for the Commercial team. Looks like a 46% headcount reduction. This is the first of a long and painful journey—to what? No one knows as they are not part of the natural family. Tired of this!!

when gretchen, US chair left, her “responsibilities” went to the head of deepwater colette now that Mike Curtin of AI group DTO is leaving, his “responsibilities” will go to SVP Kate Platanova. all this guy cancelled his retirement, took over Dan... — read more 

holy cow. i thought the missing vending machines posts were a joke. you should be ashamed if you removed food and drinks and slapped up a sign that says it saves energy. you should be ashamed that none of your ev chargers work. you should be... — read more 

In the reorg last year every colleague that was not on the Standard pay scale had there job posted at a lower level. Essentially getting your same job back now has you maxed out on pay in the same Grade. Has there actually been any type of an... — read more 

The majority of companies performing the most complex tasks on earth do not support PowerPoint presentations. That’s SpaceX, Anduril, Palantir… Why are Shell employees enamored with PowerPoint slide decks? Is this the best story telling? Medium…

Another morale booster at Woodcreek :)

Another 50 roles cut…

To: My Valued Cost-Centers (Employees), ​Happy New Year! As I sit here in my climate-controlled, triple-glazed corner suite, watching the sunrise over the yacht club, I couldn't help but feel a fleeting sense of warmth—though that may have just been... — read more 

So does Shell get any upside from the US seizure of Venezuela? We know the area and assets well. Maybe Shell, along with other majors, got a silent under-table tip from an Administration bent on a takeover of the Americas. But good for business?

https://geoexpro.com/escaping-the-relentless-cycle-of-re-orgs/

New year predictions…? Wael runs away the board finally reins Wael in Wael’s plans for more decimation of the company stop We do an about face and start acquiring other businesses We decide to only become a trading business like Vitol... — read more 

Anyone have any inside scoop? It does impact long term employees.

I keep seeing people say “we are returning to working in the office because that’s how it always was” Quick question - who had issues finding assigned seating, food, and stocked bathrooms with good toilet paper before covid? Answer - nobody... — read more 

EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas @andrealucasEEOC Are you a white male who has experienced discrimination at work based on your race or s-x? You may have a claim to recover money under federal civil rights laws. Contact the @USEEOC as soon as possible. The... — read more 

In 2020, Bloomberg reported that Ben took home a total compensation of 6.74M dollars and NO BONUS. In 2025 Reuters reported Wael’s pay starts at 11M dollars PLUS 9M bonus. For a sweet total of 20M for the same strategy of cut costs and layoffs.

Any updates on Shell buying LLOG, what will happen to the people working offshore on the platform?

Interesting article explaining that Greg Gut, our former M&A chief pitched the idea of acquiring BP to Wael and Sinead. Wael shot it down of course but Andrew McKenzie was interested. Greg left after being shot down. Article makes some interesting... — read more 

He has tried, give him his due. But in the end he’s failed. As he put it - my best plan is to Buy shell shares back at the absolute top of the market’ the end. Absolutely zero vision # not worth the money (millions)

My hope for 2026 is that Shell finally sticks with a reorg and gives it proper time to play out. No more knee-je-k layoffs and asset sales every 6-12 months. If you have to change course that often you don’t know what you’re doing. Could also work on... — read more 

Shell walked away from the Argentina LNG deal Dropped 2 offshore wind UK projects Lost arbitration with Venture Global An about face in upstream IDN With this much winning, I’m sure my stock portfolio will be through the roof!