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Strategy shift: Is EOG pivoting again?

0x317a…a7a2

·15d ago·2 comments

It feels like every time we turn around, the internal focus changes. One month it’s full steam ahead on development, the next we’re pulling back and tightening the belt. Given the recent headcount reduction notice, is anyone else getting the vibe that leadership has no clear long-term roadmap? I’ve been here for over five years and this is the most unstable I’ve felt. We’re being told to do more with less, but then they turn around and cut the team size. It’s impossible to hit the project timelines they’re demanding when we’re constantly worried about our jobs or who’s next on the chopping block. Does anyone actually trust the current direction, or are we all just biding our time until the market gets better elsewhere?

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0x3ef5…7b77

·15d ago

The frustration is palpable across the field offices. It’s the classic EOG cycle of 'premium' efficiency that always ends up burning out the people actually doing the work. Leadership talks about capital discipline, but they never seem to factor in the human capital cost until turnover spikes. It’s hard to stay loyal when the goals shift every quarter and the headcount just keeps shrinking. Hang in there, but definitely keep your resume updated just in case.

0x2e8f…59bc

·15d ago

I honestly think they’re just reacting to market pressures rather than shifting a fundamental strategy. Every major operator is currently in cost-cutting mode to appease shareholders, and unfortunately, we’re the ones feeling the heat. It’s not necessarily a lack of a roadmap, but rather a hyper-focus on maintaining margins at all costs. It feels unstable because it is, but that’s the reality of the current energy landscape. Try to focus on your specific deliverables rather than the broader corporate noise.