Here's some tips for not getting laid off here at Weatherford. Safely do your job to the best of your ability, show up on time, utilize the RADAR program and don't be a f***ing idiot. The point of the layoffs that our company is doing is to 'trim the... — read more 

People do what the others do just quit and then get hired back. They will hire you back and give you a better position and more money...

For more evidence on how they do not promote from within let me give you another story. In 2011 I told my manager I wanted to apply for other positions within the company and applied for a couple that I was well qualified for...never heard anything... — read more 

Is this something we could cut out to save jobs? Why do we need to call when we travel outside 20miles but apparently no one is traveling. How much do we pay that company? If we cut 5000 jobs, isn't that a lot less calls they get? Can someone please... — read more 

If you are wondering what will happen to WFT in the near future, there is a 48% probability of the company going under within then next two years. GO to www.marcoaxis.com and read more.

Company is trying to reduce expenses…. Really? ...it’s a big joke …The contractors are enjoying and having their day and employees are cut down. Where is the real saving…..contractors expenses are much more and some of them have been there since ten... — read more 

Not sure if nobody else read their termination papers but this report clearly states the region, job title, age of those being laid off by Weatherford which was included in the forms they gave me when doing the lay off. Take a look and if your job... — read more 

The second round of Layoffs start in March/April 3000 mostly North America. Get ready People..

Does anybody know of layoffs in the decatur frac yard?

I left WFT after one year to take a similar position with a different company. One of the, many, reasons I left was, the fact, that I felt strongly that WFT would be; a) Bankrupt or b) bought out sooner within 3- 5 years time. Working for WFT was... — read more 

I got the e-mail…so I will “retire” a bit earlier than I had planned, but I feel as though a weight has been lifted…I've been fed-up for some years now… This pretty well sums up my experience for the last 16 yrs…. Subject: Where am I? A man was... — read more 

If it makes you feel any better, Schlumberger is run just as poorly. Besides gleefully announcing it in the earnings call, Kibsgaard didn't have the balls to make any direct communication to us about layoffs. Just some hilarious blather about "our... — read more 

That's how dumb Weatherford hierarchy is. There's about 20 different project managers who seem to only manage themselves and IT directors with no one reporting to them. If you don't believe me, please try looking in Outlook and ask why someone has a... — read more 

Layoffs are hitting OK. Frac yard closed in Woodward today.

I would like to take the time to explain the truth about Weatherford as a company to hopefully benefit anyone thinking of working here in the future or anyone thinking of investing in its stock. Overall the company is a joke and I would not recommend... — read more 

Why is weatherford still hiring people when they are laying people off? People they are laying off are good hard workers?

Anybody know what is going on with the directional drillers?

After getting good offer from another company, cleaned my desk and prepared my resignation letter on Friday. This morning manager and HR representative surprised me with the news, I am getting a layoff with severance pay! I was going out for free but... — read more 

Has anyone heard about layoffs for sand yard operators at Weatherford International in Odessa,TX?

There is cuts coming in fishing and pipe recovery Monday here in Nisku

Look at how all these posts started. With Fear of getting laid off. We were not blind sided by the fact that lay offs were coming. We all new it was inevitable. Slum burgers and Hail a burton were all laying off. What makes WFT so special that they... — read more 

still running jobs but things have slowed down in the shale, thoughts on how artificial lift will be effected?

terrific employer. I mean come on folks. Think of all the great things Weatherford gives you. Free work boots, free uniforms, vacation/sick, 1 - 5% pay raises, 401k, insurance, shift pay, free coffee/tea - all condiments including, yes even ice, 40... — read more 

We all chose to work for Weatherford for one reason or another. I'm guessing reasons like, good pay, stability, work environment, exceptional pay etc... Point being, you would have quit your job if your needs weren't met. Now, Weatherford is an OIL... — read more 

Do you maybe know if we had layoffs in Corpus Christi, thank you in advance.

All work for Weatherford some even hold Weatherford hostage to keep family members employed this should be unacceptable, whatever happen to quality core values, Workers see this and morale suffers because of it please do the right thing, After all it... — read more 

I'm sorry to hear about what's going on with your employment. It's been a brutal few weeks. My name is Ryan Holeywell, and I cover the energy industry for the Houston Chronicle. I am trying to interview Weatherford employees for an article about the... — read more 

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I received word that our facility started their annual purge. Not sure of how many as of yet but I pray for those that have moved on, especially for their families sake.

Since management doesn't seem to be speaking, here is some math. 8000 gone by end of Q2, 85% from western hemisphere (6800). US has 15k, South America has 10.5k, Canada has 3.5k for a total of 29k employees. Cutting 6800 is roughly 23% of the... — read more 

Do you have info in our headcount here at WFT?